Emmanuel Laurent Petit is a French former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder at club level for Arsenal, Barcelona, Monaco, and Chelsea. He represented France at international level in two FIFA World Cups and two UEFA European Championships; he scored the third goal in France's 3β0 victory in the 1998 FIFA World Cup Final and was also a member of the French squad that won UEFA Euro 2000. He was known for his strong defensive abilities, including tackling, interceptions, and marking, as well as his passing range and ability to transition play from defense to attack. In his prime, he was one of the best left-footed players in European and world football.
Emmanuel Petit, French footballer
On September 22, in the year 1970, Emmanuel Petit, French footballer. This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of September 22, a notable event in this corner of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Emmanuel Petit. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on September 22, 1970 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 7 August 2026.
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