Rudy Gobert French Basketball Player Born in 1992
Rudy Gobert · basketball player · French
Biography
French basketball player Rudy Gobert was born on 26 June 1992 in Saint-Quentin. He has played for Utah Jazz (2013–2022) and Minnesota Timberwolves (2022–).
Career
He plays as a center. Rudy Gobert’s listed career opens with Cholet Basket in 2011. In all, 4 teams are listed for him, among them Utah Jazz, Minnesota Timberwolves and France men's national basketball team. His longest spell on record is at Utah Jazz, from 2013 to 2022. Rudy Gobert’s most recent listed move is to Minnesota Timberwolves in 2022. At Utah Jazz (2013–2022), his team-mates on record include Joe Ingles, Dante Exum and Gordon Hayward. Minnesota Timberwolves team-mates from the same years include Jamal Crawford, Karl-Anthony Towns and Patrick Beverley.
Recognition
In 2021, he won the Knight of the National Order of Merit. He has also won three NBA Defensive Player of the Year Awards (2018, 2019 and 2021). The records list 4 awards won by him.
Teams
4 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2011–2013 | Cholet Basket | Center |
| 2013–2022 | Utah Jazz | Center |
| 2022– | Minnesota Timberwolves | Center |
| France men's national basketball team | Center |
Awards and nominations
4 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Knight of the National Order of Merit | Won | |
| 2021 | NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award | Won | |
| 2019 | NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award | Won | |
| 2018 | NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award | Won |
Rudy Gobert on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 866K @rudygobert27
- Engagement rate
- 6.08% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 52,250
- Average comments
- 419 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 Rudy Gobert?
Rudy Gobert is 34 years old, born on 26 June 1992 in Saint-Quentin.
What is Rudy Gobert known for?
Rudy Gobert is a center who has played for Utah Jazz and Minnesota Timberwolves.
How tall is Rudy Gobert?
Rudy Gobert is 216 cm (7 ft 1 in) tall.
What is Rudy Gobert’s nationality?
Rudy Gobert is French, born in Saint-Quentin.
Has Rudy Gobert won any awards?
Yes. 4 awards are on record, including Knight of the National Order of Merit (2021).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q3446792), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Erik Drost · CC BY 2.0
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