Robert Pires French Footballer From Reims

Robert Pires · association football player and association football coach · French

52years old

Robert Pires Quick Facts

Profession: Sports
Date of Birth: 29 October 1973 (Age 52 Years Old)
Birthplace: Reims
Nationality: French
Birth Sign: Scorpio
Height: 185 cm (6' 1")

Biography

French footballer Robert Pires was born on 29 October 1973 in Reims. His club career on record includes France men's national association football team (1996–2004) and Arsenal F.C. (2000–2006).

Career

He is registered as a wing half. He started out at Stade de Reims in 1991, according to the records. Beyond Stade de Reims, he has played for France men's national association football team, Arsenal F.C. and FC Metz. France men's national association football team is where he stayed longest, 1996 to 2004. At France men's national association football team (1996–2004), his team-mates on record include Bixente Lizarazu, Marcel Desailly and Patrick Vieira. Arsenal F.C. team-mates from the same years include Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira and Nwankwo Kanu.

Recognition

Robert Pires received the Knight of the Legion of Honour in 1998.

Teams

10 teams

Years	Team	Position
1991–1992	Stade de Reims	Wing half
1993–1998	FC Metz	Wing half
1993–1994	France national under-20 association football team	Wing half
1994–1996	France national under-21 association football team	Wing half
1996–2004	France men's national association football team	Wing half
1998–2000	Olympique de Marseille	Wing half
2000–2006	Arsenal F.C.	Wing half
2006–2010	Villarreal CF	Wing half
2010–2011	Aston Villa F.C.	Wing half
2014–2016	FC Goa	Wing half

Awards and nominations

1 won, 0 nominated

Year	Award	For	Result
1998	Knight of the Legion of Honour		Won

Robert Pires on Social Media

X (Twitter) @piresrobert7

Frequently asked questions

How old is Robert Pires?

Robert Pires is 52 years old, born on 29 October 1973 in Reims.

What is Robert Pires known for?

Robert Pires is a wing half who has played for France men's national association football team and Arsenal F.C..

How tall is Robert Pires?

Robert Pires is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.

What is Robert Pires’s nationality?

Robert Pires is French, born in Reims.

Has Robert Pires won any awards?

Yes. Robert Pires won Knight of the Legion of Honour (1998).

Sources

Wikidata (Q113156), accessed October 2026
Photo: Zack · CC BY 4.0

Last checked 10 October 2026 by the Wiki of Celebs editorial team

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