Michel Platini

French football player administrator and player (born 1955) Michel PlatiniPlatini in 20106th President of UEFAIn office26 January 2007 – 21 December 2015Preceded byLennart JohanssonSucceeded byÁngel María Villar (acting)Aleksander Čeferin Personal detailsBornMichel François Platini (1955-06-21) 21 June 1955 (age 71)Jœuf, Meurthe-et-Moselle, FranceHeight1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)OccupationFootballerManagerFootball administratorAssociation football careerPosition Attacking midfielderYouth career1966–1972 AS Jœuf1972 NancySenior career*Years Team Apps (Gls)1972–1979 Nancy 181 (98)1979–1982 Saint-Étienne 104 (58)1982–1987 Juventus 147 (68)Total 432 (224)International career1975–1976 France Olympic 7 (4)1976–1987 France 72 (41)1988 Kuwait 1 (0)Managerial career1988–1992 France Medal record Men's football Representing France FIFA World Cup 1986 UEFA European Championship Winner 1984 Finalissima Winner 1985 * Club domestic league appearances and goals Michel François Platini (French: [miʃɛl fʁɑ̃swa platini]; born 21 June 1955) is a French football administrator and former player and manager. Regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, Platini won the Bal