Benjamin Pavard French Footballer Born 1996 in Maubeuge
Benjamin Pavard · association football player · French
Biography
Born on 28 March 1996 in Maubeuge, Benjamin Pavard is a French footballer. He has played for France men's national association football team (2017–) and FC Bayern Munich (2019–2023).
Career
He plays as a centre-back. Benjamin Pavard’s listed career opens with Lille OSC II in 2014. In all, 9 teams are listed for him, among them France men's national association football team, FC Bayern Munich and Inter Milan. His longest spell on record is at FC Bayern Munich, from 2019 to 2023. At France men's national association football team (2017–), his team-mates on record include Florian Thauvin, Kylian Mbappé and Lucas Digne. FC Bayern Munich team-mates from the same years include Alphonso Davies, Manuel Neuer and Serge Gnabry.
Recognition
In 2018, he won the Knight of the Legion of Honour.
Personal life
He is married to Kleofina Pnishi. He has one child on record.
Teams
9 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2014–2016 | Lille OSC II | Centre-back |
| 2015 | France national under-19 association football team | Centre-back |
| 2015–2017 | France national under-21 association football team | Centre-back |
| 2015–2016 | Lille OSC | Centre-back |
| 2016–2019 | VfB Stuttgart | Centre-back |
| 2017– | France men's national association football team | Centre-back |
| 2019–2023 | FC Bayern Munich | Centre-back |
| 2023– | Inter Milan | Centre-back |
| 2025–2026 | Olympique de Marseille | Centre-back |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Knight of the Legion of Honour | Won |
Benjamin Pavard on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 2.3M @benpavard21
- Engagement rate
- 5.69% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 133,012
- Average comments
- 633 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Benjamin Pavard?
Benjamin Pavard is 30 years old, born on 28 March 1996 in Maubeuge.
What is Benjamin Pavard known for?
Benjamin Pavard is a centre-back who has played for France men's national association football team and FC Bayern Munich.
How tall is Benjamin Pavard?
Benjamin Pavard is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What is Benjamin Pavard’s nationality?
Benjamin Pavard is French, born in Maubeuge.
Who is Benjamin Pavard married to?
Benjamin Pavard is married to Kleofina Pnishi.
Has Benjamin Pavard won any awards?
Yes. Benjamin Pavard won Knight of the Legion of Honour (2018).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q19599124), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Кирилл Венедиктов · CC BY-SA 3.0
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