Bixant Lizarazu was born in December 1969, 1969. This is a French ex-soccer player who at one time was extremely popular, successful and promising. He defended the colors of the French national team, although he is Basque by nationality, which explains his interesting appearance. The athlete retired long ago, so it is worth remembering his best years and telling about what his career and life might surprise.
Young years
Bixant Lizarazu was born in the French Basque country. Parents gave him an interesting name, which in the original sounds like Biscente. But the following situation happened: a local official simply did not agree to formalize the boy in this way. The Basque name should not have been in the documents. So the boy was decided to record as Vincent. This is a french name.
He started playing football at the age of 15. More precisely, interest appeared earlier, but in 1984 Bixant Lizarazu became one of the students of FC Bordeaux, in which, by the way, he stayed until 1987. And this is only in the youth composition. Then he moved to the “adult” team, where he already played until 1996. During this time he entered the field 272 times and scored 23 goals.
Personal life
Bixant Lizarazu is a player of the national football team, who has achieved considerable success both with clubs and with the French team. However, in addition to this sport, he is still seriously interested in diving, surfing and music. He is also concerned about the preservation of the natural environment - Bixant Lizarazu is a member of one serious organization engaged in resource protection activities.
It is interesting that at the end of the career of a football player, the player professionally engaged in such a sport as Brazilian jiu-jitsu. And in 2009 he won the European title! No wonder they say that a talented person is talented in everything. Bixant is also a football commentator on French TV and runs a program dedicated to this sport. Interestingly, he was repeatedly sent serious threats from one Basque separatist organization, which is known as ETA. After that, the athlete hired a guard. The footballer, by the way, has two children. The daughter's name is Ukhaina, and the son is Chimist. The former footballer is on friendly terms with Christophe Dugarry and Zinedine Zidane.
Achievements
Bixant Lizarazu is a defender with significant achievements. He is a 6-time German champion (after all, he played for Bayern Munich for 8 years), the winner of the German Cup (5 times) and the winner of the 2001 Champions League. Then he won the Intercontinental Cup. But that's not all! The player also has the German League Cup (twice won the title).
Interestingly, Bixant is one of the few foreign players who have ever played for Athletic Bilbao.
In 1998, together with the national team, he became the world champion, and in 2000 won the European Championship. In 2001 and 2003 he won the Confederations Cups.
It is also interesting that the former footballer is seriously interested in skeleton. And in his honor was named the stadium located in Basque country. And his most significant award is the Legion of Honor for winning the 1998 World Cup.