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Named French football player of the year 2007, Ribery currently plays for FC Bayern München.
He has built up a reputation as a skilled attacking midfielder well known for pace and mazy
dribbling runs.On May 27, 2006, he made his French senior national team debut in a 1-0 victory
over Mexico at the Stade de France. He began the match and was substituted for David Trezeguet in the 74th minute.
On June 12, 2006, he was named in the starting lineup of the French team for their opener
in the 2006 FIFA World Cup against Switzerland. His first international goal proved to be
a crucial one, levelling France at 1-1 with Spain in the 41st minute of their knockout
round match after rounding the Spanish keeper, Iker Casillas. Though Spain were the
favourites, France went on to win that game 3-1 to book a quarter-final slot against
Brazil.Upon facing Brazil on July 1, 2006, Ribéry was substituted in the 75th
minute of the 1-0 victory. He also played in the World Cup final defeat to Italy where
he went close with a low shot in the first half of extra-time. Ribery's fans have
nicknamed him as "Ferrari".
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