Who Is Patrice Evra? Age, Biography, and Wiki
Born on May 15, 1981, Patrice Evra is an iconic French footballer known for his impressive career as a left-back. With roots in Senegal, Evra's passion for football began at a young age, leading him to play for various clubs, including Manchester United and the French national team. In 2025, at the age of 43, Evra continues to charm fans with his charismatic personality and deep insights into football, often sharing them on social media and during his commentary work.
| Occupation | Footballer |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | May 15, 1981 |
| Age | 44 Years |
| Birth Place | Dakar, Senegal |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
| Country | Senegal |
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Patrice Evra's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Patrice Evra stands tall at 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) and has maintained a fit physique even after retiring from professional football. His playing weight was typically around 165 pounds (75 kg), showcasing his agility and speed on the pitch.
Evra began the 2007–08 season as the first-choice left-back. He began the campaign appearing in United's 3–0 penalty shoot-out win over rivals Chelsea in the 2007 FA Community Shield. In competitive matches, Evra appeared in the club's first 12 matches.
He missed his first match of the season against Ukrainian club Dynamo Kyiv in the Champions League after suffering a calf injury during warm-ups. Evra returned to the team a few days later for the team's league match against Arsenal. The rest paid off as he assisted Cristiano Ronaldo's goal in the 82nd minute to give United a 2–1 lead.
France teammate William Gallas later equalised for Arsenal to draw the match at 2–2. In the return match against Dynamo Kyiv in the Champions League, Evra provided the assist for one of the goals in a 4–0 victory. Though he made 48 appearances in all competitions, Evra failed to score a goal.
Manchester United clinched its second consecutive Premier League title on the final day, edging Chelsea by two points. The club later completed a double after defeating the same club on penalties in the 2008 UEFA Champions League Final. Evra made ten appearances in the competition, which included playing the entire 120 minutes in the final.
After the season, on 12 June, he signed a four-year contract extension with Manchester United, a deal that was set to keep him at Old Trafford until 2012.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, Patrice is currently single following his divorce from his wife, Sandra, with whom he shares two children. Despite his personal challenges, Evra often emphasizes the importance of family and remains close to his children. His relationship status is a subject of public interest, but he has chosen to keep his dating life private, focusing instead on his career and personal projects.
His father was a Senegalese national of Bissau-Guinean ancestry, while his mother, Juliette, was a Cape Verdean (Mixed Portuguese and African) national. His father divorced three times and had 24 children; as of 2007, two of these children are deceased. One of his brothers, Mamadou, changed his name to Claude in order to get a job in France.
Evra was raised in Catholicism and has said that his father held anti-Muslim views.
Net Worth and Salary
Patrice Evra's estimated net worth in 2025 is around $40 million. This wealth has been accumulated through his illustrious football career, endorsements, and ventures in the media. After retiring from football, Evra transitioned into journalism and coaching and continues to receive earnings from his various business investments, which have further contributed to his financial success.
Evra speaks five languages: his native French, English, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese. He is allergic to eggs, a condition which he did not discover until an examination by Juventus. He participated in the Shoot for Love Challenge raising vital funds for children suffering from cancer, organised by the Guus Hiddink Foundation.
In March 2019, Evra denied making homophobic comments against Paris Saint-Germain. In January 2022, he spoke about homosexuality in football, where he said that many teammates, who rejected the idea of having a gay teammate, distanced themselves from him, due to his position of accepting gay players.
Evra concluded, saying that he had friendships with players who were gay but that were afraid of coming out publicly. Evra was a pundit on ITV for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. In September 2019, he returned to Manchester United as a trainee coach while completing his professional coaching badges.
He spent time with the club's Academy coaching staff for a period. Evra announced his autobiography, I Love This Game, in 2021. In October 2021, he alleged that he was sexually abused by a teacher when he was 13. He said that he was interviewed by police at the age of 24 in regards to the abuse, however, he denied it.
Evra was a participant on the BBC's Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof in 2022. In February 2023, Evra was convicted, fined and ordered to pay compensation to two anti-hate campaigns by a Parisian court, for the homophobic remarks he made in the video from 2019.
In May 2023, Evra was part of the MYFC consortium that bought Portuguese club Estrela da Amadora. The team won promotion to the Primeira Liga via the playoffs days later.
Career, Business, and Investments
Evra's career is marked by numerous accolades, including winning multiple Premier League titles and a UEFA Champions League trophy with Manchester United. Beyond football, Patrice has embraced opportunities in entrepreneurship. He has invested in wellness brands and is active in various charitable projects. Additionally, his work as a sports commentator has allowed him to stay relevant in the football community.
Evra started his senior career with Italian club Marsala. The following season, he joined Monza, but returned to France a year later to play for Nice where he was converted into a full-back. In 2002, he joined Monaco and was part of the team that reached the 2004 UEFA Champions League Final.
Evra's performances for Monaco culminated in a move to English club Manchester United in January 2006, where he spent eight years and went on to win 14 trophies including five Premier League titles and a UEFA Champions League. In 2014 he joined Italian side Juventus, where he won two Serie A titles and played in another Champions League final.
Evra moved to Marseille in January 2017; however, he was released in November 2017 after being banned from UEFA competition for seven months for kicking a fan prior to a UEFA Europa League match.
Following a short-term contract with West Ham United in February 2018, Evra retired from professional football in July 2019, later completing his professional coaching badges and returning to former club Manchester United as a trainee coach at the club's academy.
Social Network
Patrice Evra is a social media personality with a significant following on platforms like Instagram and Twitter. His engaging posts often blend humor, motivational content, and updates on his professional endeavors, captivating fans and followers alike. As of 2025, he has over 10 million followers on Instagram, making him one of the most followed former footballers.
After the season, Márquez and Jurietti departed Monaco for Spanish club Barcelona and Bordeaux respectively, and were replaced by Gaël Givet and Hugo Ibarra, the latter joining the club on loan. In the 2003–04 league season, Deschamps installed Evra as a vice-captain and he responded by appearing in 33 matches and providing four assists.
Monaco spent six months from September to March in first place, but, like the previous season, conceded the top spot to Lyon as the season wore on. Evra made his UEFA Champions League debut on 17 September 2003 in the team's opening group stage match against PSV. Evra played the entire match in a 2–1 win.
He appeared in all six group stage matches as Monaco finished in first place. For his performances in the first half of the 2003–04 season, Evra was linked with a 2004 winter move to English club Arsenal, Italian clubs Juventus and Milan, and Spanish club Barcelona.
Education
While details about his formal education may not be as widely publicized, Evra’s journey reflects a strong focus on self-education and personal development, both on and off the field. He emphasizes the importance of learning from experiences and utilizes his platform to inspire the next generation of athletes.
