Benjamin Pavard is a French professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich and the France national team. He is known for his versatility, athleticism, and ability to attack and defend.
Past
Pavard was born in Maubeuge, France, on July 28, 1996. He started his youth career with Lille OSC, and he made his senior debut for the club in 2015. In 2016, he moved to VfB Stuttgart.
Pavard broke through at Stuttgart in the 2016-17 season, helping the club to finish sixth in the Bundesliga. He was named the club's Player of the Season.
Pavard's performances at Stuttgart caught the attention of many clubs, and he was eventually signed by Bayern Munich in 2019.
Present
Pavard has been a regular starter for Bayern Munich since joining the club. He has won the Bundesliga title, the DFB-Pokal, and the UEFA Champions League with the club.
Pavard was also a key member of the France national team that won the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He played in all seven of France's matches at the tournament, including the final against Croatia.
Profile
Pavard is a versatile defender who can play at right-back, centre-back, or left-back. He is strong in the air and good at defending one-on-one. He is also good at attacking and has a good passing range.
Pavard is a key player for both Bayern Munich and the France national team. He is a talented defender with a bright future.
"Benjamin is a very talented defender with a lot of potential. He is still young, but he has the ability to be one of the best in the world." - Didier Deschamps, France national team manager
