Bixente Lizarazu French Footballer From Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Bixente Lizarazu · association football player and radio personality · French
Biography
Bixente Lizarazu, born 9 December 1969 in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, is a French footballer. He is listed with France men's national association football team (1992–2004) and FC Girondins de Bordeaux (1988–1996) among his teams.
Career
On the field, he is listed as a full-back. The earliest team listed is FC Girondins de Bordeaux, from 1988. His 8 listed teams include France men's national association football team, FC Bayern Munich and FC Bayern Munich. The longest stint listed is 12 years with France men's national association football team. At France men's national association football team (1992–2004), his team-mates on record include Marcel Desailly, Robert Pires and Patrick Vieira. FC Bayern Munich team-mates from the same years include Oliver Kahn, Claudio Pizarro and Thomas Hitzlsperger.
Recognition
His awards include the Knight of the Legion of Honour (1998). His other honours include the Officer of the Legion of Honour (2025).
Personal life
He has been married to Claire Keim since 2006.
Teams
8 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1988–1996 | FC Girondins de Bordeaux | Full-back |
| 1992–2004 | France men's national association football team | Full-back |
| 1993 | Basque Country regional football team | Full-back |
| 1996–1997 | Athletic Club | Full-back |
| 1997–2004 | FC Bayern Munich | Full-back |
| 2004–2005 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | Full-back |
| 2005–2006 | FC Bayern Munich | Full-back |
| France national under-21 association football team | Full-back |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Officer of the Legion of Honour | Won | |
| 1998 | Knight of the Legion of Honour | Won |
Bixente Lizarazu on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 538K @bixentelizarazu
- Engagement rate
- 2.92% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 15,475
- Average comments
- 206 Based on the last 11 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Bixente Lizarazu?
Bixente Lizarazu is 56 years old, born on 9 December 1969 in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
What is Bixente Lizarazu known for?
Bixente Lizarazu is a full-back who has played for France men's national association football team and FC Girondins de Bordeaux.
How tall is Bixente Lizarazu?
Bixente Lizarazu is 169 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What is Bixente Lizarazu’s nationality?
Bixente Lizarazu is French, born in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
Who is Bixente Lizarazu married to?
Bixente Lizarazu is married to Claire Keim; they married in 2006.
Has Bixente Lizarazu won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including Officer of the Legion of Honour (2025).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q44073), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Oscar Alonso Algote · CC BY-SA 2.0
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