Robert Emmanuel Pirès (born 29 October 1973) is a French footballer who is currently a free agent.He was a former French international footballer and is best known for his time with Arsenal, where he won three FA Cups and two Premier League titles including the club's unbeaten season of 2003–04.
A former France international, Pirès earned 79 caps between 1996 and 2004 for his country, including winning both the 1998 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000. He has been included in thePFA Team of the Year for the 2001–02, 2002–03 and 2003–04 seasons, was the Player of the Tournament for the 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup, FWA Player of the Year for the 2001–02 season, Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year for the 1995–96 season, and was included in the FIFA 100 by Pelé. He was also voted by Arsenal fans as the 6th greatest player in the club's history. He is considered to be one of the greatest French players of all time and one of the finest midfielders of his generation. Pirès has played the majority of his career as a left winger, but can also play all across the midfield or in a position to support the forward line.
Today makes it 42 years and TBT wishes him a happy birthday
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