William Gallas
William Gallas is a retired French footballer known for his versatility as a defender and his leadership on the pitch. Born on August 17, 1977, in Asnières-sur-Seine, France, Gallas had a successful career playing for top clubs including Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur, as well as the French national team. He was a key player in Chelsea's early success in the Premier League, winning two league titles, and later captained Arsenal during his time at the club. Gallas was recognized for his strong defensive skills, ability to read the game, and his occasional contributions to goals. After retiring, he has been involved in football commentary and analysis. Recently, he made headlines discussing Victor Osimhen's potential transfer to Arsenal, expressing doubts about manager Mikel Arteta's ability to manage such a strong character.
Born on Aug 17, 1982 (43 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 37,996 | $155,000 | 135$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 35,927 | $450,000 | 358$ |
| Nigeria | 1 | 7.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 274,853 | $448,000 | 597$ |
| Totals | 3 | 295,069,125 | 348,776 | $1,053,000 | 1,090$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Nigeria:
Former France international William Gallas has also backed Yamal, reportedly arguing after the World Cup that the teenager had a stronger case for the 2026 award than Kane.
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Argentina:
William Gallas expressed his admiration for Messi's skills after facing him multiple times.
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Ukraine:
William Gallas was a player for the French national team during the 2010 World Cup and expressed discontent with team decisions.
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Slovenia:
William Gallas stayed in the locker room to receive additional therapy during a Champions League match.
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United Arab Emirates:
William Gallas ranks fifth with 25 goals in 321 Premier League matches.
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United Kingdom:
William Gallas threatened to score own goals if selected for the season opener as part of his attempts to leave Chelsea.
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Croatia:
William Gallas scored a famous goal against the Republic of Ireland for the 2010 World Cup.
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Turkey:
William Gallas commented on Osimhen's potential transfer, stating he would want him if he were the Arsenal manager.
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