Player Info
Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
- Aerial presence (186 cm)
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Left-footed specialist
- France international
Next match
Éric Abidal profile
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
-
France
- Date of birth
- 11 Sep 1979 (46 years)
- Height
- 186 cm
- Weight
- 75 kg
- Preferred foot
- Left
- Short name
- É. Abidal
Éric Abidal recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Colombia vs France
|
International Friendly | 29 Mar 2026 | 1 – 3 |
Brazil vs France
|
International Friendly | 26 Mar 2026 | 1 – 2 |
Azerbaijan vs France
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 16 Nov 2025 | 1 – 3 |
France vs Ukraine
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 13 Nov 2025 | 4 – 0 |
Iceland vs France
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 13 Oct 2025 | 2 – 2 |
France vs Cote d'Ivoire
|
International Friendly | 04 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
France vs Senegal
|
FIFA World Cup | 16 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
France vs Iraq
|
FIFA World Cup | 22 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Norway vs France
|
FIFA World Cup | 26 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Turkiye vs France
|
UEFA Nations League | 25 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
France national team
About Éric Abidal
Éric Abidal is a 46-year-old France professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Born on 11 September 1979 in France, Éric Abidal has been eligible for senior professional football since 1996. Éric Abidal stands 186 cm tall and weighs 75 kg, and is left-footed.
As more France national team fixtures are played, Éric Abidal's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: France vs Cote d'Ivoire in the International Friendly on Thursday 04 June 2026 at 19:10 UTC. Most recent fixture: Colombia 1-3 France in the International Friendly.
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Players from France
France competitions
Frequently asked questions about Éric Abidal
What team does Éric Abidal play for?
Éric Abidal's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Éric Abidal play?
Éric Abidal plays as a defender.
How old is Éric Abidal?
Éric Abidal was born on 11 September 1979, making them 46 years old.
What nationality is Éric Abidal?
Éric Abidal represents France.
How tall is Éric Abidal?
Éric Abidal stands 186 cm tall and weighs 75 kg.
Is Éric Abidal left-footed or right-footed?
Éric Abidal's preferred foot is left.
Does Éric Abidal play for the national team?
Éric Abidal is eligible for France. Their next match is France vs Cote d'Ivoire on Thursday 04 June 2026 UTC.
Statistics
National team
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