History of Patrice Evra in Timeline

Patrice Evra is a French former professional footballer, primarily a left-back, and captained both Manchester United and the France national team. Recognized as one of the best full-backs of his generation, he earned multiple accolades, including three PFA Team of the Year selections, as well as being named to the FIFPro World XI and UEFA Team of the Year. His leadership and defensive skills made him a prominent figure in European football.

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May 1981: Patrice Evra Born

In May 1981, Patrice Latyr Evra, a French former professional footballer, was born. He is primarily known for playing as a left-back and has captained both Manchester United and the France national team.

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1993: Evra Joins CSF Brétigny

In 1993, after being rejected by professional clubs due to his size, Evra joined amateur club CSF Brétigny, marking an early step in his youth career.

1997: UNFP Young Player of the Year

After the 2004 season, Evra was awarded the UNFP Young Player of the Year award, becoming the first defender since 1997 to win the award.

1997: Nice promoted to Ligue 1

In 2001-2002 season, Nice earned promotion to Ligue 1 for the first time since 1997.

August 1999: Evra Debuts for Monza

On August 29, 1999, Evra made his debut for Monza in a 2–1 away defeat against Alzano. He only appeared in three matches for the club.

October 2000: Evra Debuts for Nice

On October 7, 2000, Evra made his debut for Nice in a 7–2 defeat to Châteauroux, starting as a left winger. He made four more appearances during the campaign.

October 2002: First call-up to under-21 team

In October 2002, Evra received his first call-up to the French under-21 team and debuted against Slovenia.

2002: Evra joined Monaco

In 2002, Evra joined Monaco, becoming a part of the team that later reached the 2004 UEFA Champions League Final.

March 2003: Evra Scores for Monaco

In March 2003, Evra scored his second goal of the season in a 3–0 away win over Le Havre, helping Monaco maintain its position at the top of the table.

September 2003: Evra's Champions League Debut

On September 17, 2003, Evra made his UEFA Champions League debut in Monaco's opening group stage match against PSV, playing the entire match in a 2–1 win.

March 2004: Evra Suffers Ankle Injury

In March 2004, Evra suffered an ankle injury in Monaco's 4–2 defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals, causing him to miss two weeks.

May 2004: First Senior National Team Call-up

In May 2004, Patrice Evra received his first call-up to the senior French national team, being named in the preliminary squad for UEFA Euro 2004, but was not included in the final 23-man squad.

August 2004: Senior International Debut

On August 18, 2004, Patrice Evra made his senior international debut for France in a friendly match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which ended in a 1-1 draw.

September 2004: Evra Extends Contract with Monaco

In September 2004, Evra signed a one-year contract extension with Monaco, committing to the club until 2008.

2004: End of Youth Career

In 2004, France failed to qualify for the 2004 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship and the football tournament at the 2004 Summer Olympics, which resulted in the end of Evra's youth career.

2004: Linked with Moves to Top Clubs

In 2004, due to his performances in the first half of the 2003–04 season, Evra was linked with moves to Arsenal, Juventus, Milan, and Barcelona, showcasing his growing reputation.

January 2005: Evra Scores in Coupe de France

On January 8, 2005, Evra scored his only goal of the season in a Coupe de France match against AC Seyssinet-Pariset, opening the scoring in a 7–0 win.

March 2005: Withdrawal from Team Due to Injury

In March 2005, Evra had to withdraw from the French team's friendly against Switzerland due to an injury, leading to William Gallas playing as left-back.

April 2005: Evra Considers Club Departure

In April 2005, Evra confirmed his interest in departing Monaco, expressing his openness to considering offers from attracted clubs.

December 2005: Evra's Final Appearance with Monaco

On December 21, 2005, Evra made his final appearance with Monaco in a 1–0 win over Lille in the Coupe de la Ligue, marking the end of his tenure with the club.

January 2006: Evra joins Manchester United

In January 2006, Evra moved to Manchester United after playing for Monaco. During his eight years with the club, he won 14 trophies, including five Premier League titles and a UEFA Champions League.

October 2006: European debut for Manchester United

On October 17, 2006, Patrice Evra debuted for Manchester United in a 3–0 Champions League group stage victory over Copenhagen.

November 2006: Returns to National Team

In November 2006, Evra returned to the French national team for a friendly match against Greece.

2006: Missed 2006 World Cup

Evra missed the 2006 World Cup.

April 2007: First Champions League goal

On April 10, 2007, Patrice Evra scored his first Champions League goal in a 7–1 win over Roma, helping Manchester United reach the semi-finals.

October 2007: Determination

In October 2007, Evra stated that the 2006 World Cup snub gave him determination to improve his career.

2007: Regular appearances for France

After going another year without representing France, Evra began appearing as a regular under Domenech in 2007.

2007: Family Background

As of 2007, Evra's father divorced three times and had 24 children; as of 2007, two of these children are deceased.

2007: FA Community Shield Win and First-Choice Left-Back

In 2007, Patrice Evra started the season as the first-choice left-back and participated in Manchester United's Community Shield win against Chelsea.

May 2008: UEFA Euro 2008 Squad Inclusion

On May 28, 2008, Evra was included in the French squad for UEFA Euro 2008.

July 2008: FA Charges for Improper Conduct

In July 2008, Patrice Evra was charged with four counts of improper conduct by the FA relating to an incident with a Chelsea groundsman.

December 2008: Guilty Verdict and Ban

On December 5, 2008, Patrice Evra was found guilty of improper conduct and received a four-match ban and a £15,000 fine.

2008: Premier League and Champions League Double

In 2008, Patrice Evra helped Manchester United secure its second consecutive Premier League title and win the Champions League, playing the entire final match.

2008: Takes over as starting left-back

In 2008, after Euro 2008, Evra took over as starting left-back.

2008: FIFA Club World Cup Champion

In December 2008, Patrice Evra contributed to Manchester United's victory in the FIFA Club World Cup, defeating LDU Quito in the final.

January 2009: Assist Against Chelsea and Foot Injury

On January 11, 2009, Patrice Evra assisted a goal against Chelsea but suffered a foot injury that sidelined him for a month.

December 2009: Named to FIFPro World XI

In December 2009, Patrice Evra was named to the FIFPro World XI, recognizing him as one of the best players in the world.

January 2010: Named to UEFA Team of the Year

In January 2010, Patrice Evra was selected for the UEFA Team of the Year, acknowledging his outstanding performances.

February 2010: League Cup Victory as Captain

On February 28, 2010, Patrice Evra captained Manchester United to a 2–1 victory against Aston Villa in the League Cup final, securing his first title as captain.

May 2010: First Time Captaining National Team

On May 26, 2010, Patrice Evra captained the French national team for the first time in a friendly match against Costa Rica, which France won 2-1.

June 2010: Player Protest and Captaincy Stripped

In June 2010, following Nicolas Anelka's dismissal from the squad, Patrice Evra led a player protest, refusing to train. As a result, he was stripped of the captaincy.

2010: Abuse from supporters of Senegal

Ahead of the 2010 World Cup, Evra revealed he had suffered abuse from supporters of the Senegal national team for choosing to represent France internationally over his country of birth.

2010: Inquiries about 2010 FIFA World Cup

Early in the 2010-11 season, Patrice Evra faced constant inquiries about the 2010 FIFA World Cup from the French Football Federation (FFF), the media, and the government.

2010: Evra Captains France at 2010 World Cup

In 2010, ahead of the World Cup, Evra was named captain of the French national team by manager Raymond Domenech. He was later suspended from national team duty for five matches due to the team's strike after a first-round elimination.

2010: Criticism After World Cup

In 2010, as a result of being captain, Evra bore the brunt of the criticism following the World Cup.

February 2011: Contract Extension with Manchester United

On February 21, 2011, Patrice Evra signed a contract extension with Manchester United, committing to the club until at least the end of the 2013–14 season.

March 2011: Return to National Team

In March 2011, Patrice Evra was called up to the French national team by new manager Laurent Blanc, marking his return since the 2010 World Cup.

2011: Has not returned to Senegal

As of 2011, Evra had not returned to Senegal.

2011: Racial Abuse Allegation Against Luis Suárez

In 2011, Patrice Evra accused Liverpool player Luis Suárez of racially abusing him during a match, leading to an FA investigation.

May 2012: Named to Euro 2012 Squad

On May 29, 2012, Patrice Evra was named to the 23-man squad to participate in the finals of the Euro 2012 competition.

2012: Scoring from Open Play Against Newcastle

On Boxing Day 2012, Patrice Evra scored from open play with a low drive from just outside the penalty area against Newcastle.

2012: Contract Extension with Manchester United

On June 12, 2008, Patrice Evra signed a four-year contract extension with Manchester United, securing his place at Old Trafford until 2012.

November 2013: Header Goal Against Cardiff City

On November 24, 2013, Patrice Evra scored a headed goal against Cardiff City, showcasing his attacking threat at corners.

May 2014: New Contract Extension with Manchester United

On May 23, 2014, Patrice Evra signed a new one-year contract extension with Manchester United, which would have kept him at the club until the summer of 2015.

July 2014: Joined Juventus

On July 21, 2014, Patrice Evra moved to Juventus in Serie A, signing a two-year contract.

December 2014: First Goal for Juventus

On December 14, 2014, Patrice Evra scored his first goal for Juventus in a 1–1 draw against Sampdoria.

2014: Evra Joins Juventus

In 2014, Evra joined Juventus, where he secured two Serie A titles and played in another Champions League final.

2014: Evra Plays in 2014 World Cup

In 2014, Evra participated in the World Cup in Brazil under Didier Deschamps, where France reached the quarter-finals, marking a more successful tournament for him and the team.

2014: 2014 World Cup

In 2014, Evra played four of France's five matches at the 2014 World Cup, in which they were eliminated in the quarter-finals by the eventual champions Germany.

June 2015: Champions League Final Loss

On June 6, 2015, Patrice Evra started in the Champions League final for Juventus, which they lost 3–1 to Barcelona, making him the first player to lose four Champions League finals.

November 2015: 100th UEFA Champions League Appearance

On November 25, 2015, Patrice Evra made his 100th UEFA Champions League appearance in a 1–0 win over Manchester City.

May 2016: Named in Euro 2016 Squad

In May 2016, Patrice Evra was named in France's 23-man squad for Euro 2016, played on home soil.

May 2016: Goal in Final Serie A Match

On May 14, 2016, Patrice Evra scored a goal in the last match of the 2015–16 Serie A season as Juventus celebrated their fifth consecutive league title.

June 2016: Contract Extension with Juventus

On June 6, 2016, Patrice Evra signed a one-year contract extension with Juventus.

January 2017: Evra moves to Marseille

In January 2017, Evra joined Marseille, adding another club to his professional career.

May 2017: Goal for Marseille Against Nice

On May 7, 2017, Patrice Evra scored his only goal for Marseille in a 2–1 win over his former club Nice.

November 2017: Evra Released by Marseille

In November 2017, Evra was released by Marseille and banned from UEFA competition for seven months after kicking a fan before a UEFA Europa League match.

November 2017: Evra Kicks Fan, Suspended by Marseille

In November 2017, before a Europa League match, Patrice Evra was sent off for kicking a Marseille fan who was reportedly "ridiculing" him. He was suspended indefinitely by Marseille, pending investigation.

February 2018: Evra signs with West Ham United

In February 2018, Evra signed a short-term contract with West Ham United, continuing his career in England.

June 2018: UEFA Ban

In June 2018, Evra received a UEFA ban that made him ineligible to play in any UEFA competitions until June 2018.

June 2018: Departure from West Ham

In June 2018, Patrice Evra departed West Ham United after his contract expired, having made five appearances for the club.

2018: Pundit on ITV

In 2018, Evra worked as a pundit on ITV for the FIFA World Cup.

March 2019: Denies homophobic comments

In March 2019, Evra denied making homophobic comments against Paris Saint-Germain.

July 2019: Retirement from Professional Football

In July 2019, Patrice Evra announced his retirement from professional football.

September 2019: Trainee Coach at Manchester United

In September 2019, Patrice Evra returned to Manchester United as a trainee coach while completing his professional coaching badges.

2019: Homophobic remarks

In 2019, Evra made homophobic remarks in the video.

August 2020: One-off appearance for Brentham

In August 2020, to prepare for Soccer Aid 2020, Evra made a one-off appearance for Brentham in a friendly match, which they lost 3-2.

2020: Separation and Engagement

As of 2020, Patrice Evra and his wife Sandra are separated, and he is engaged to Danish model Margaux Alexandra.

October 2021: Alleged Sexual Abuse

In October 2021, Evra alleged that he was sexually abused by a teacher when he was 13. He said that he was interviewed by police at the age of 24 in regards to the abuse, however, he denied it.

January 2022: Speaks about Homosexuality in Football

In January 2022, Evra discussed homosexuality in football, noting teammates' rejection of gay players and his acceptance.

2022: Participant on Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof

In 2022, Evra participated on the BBC's Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof.

February 2023: Conviction for Homophobic Remarks

In February 2023, Patrice Evra was convicted, fined, and ordered to pay compensation by a Parisian court for homophobic remarks made in a 2019 video.

May 2023: Part of MYFC Consortium

In May 2023, Evra was part of the MYFC consortium that bought Portuguese club C.F. Estrela da Amadora. The team won promotion to the Primeira Liga via the playoffs days later.

July 2024: Found guilty of abandoning his family

In July 2024, Evra was found guilty by a French court of abandoning his wife and their two children and handed a suspended 12-month prison sentence. He also owes over £800k in unpaid alimony.