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William Gallas
William Eric Gallas
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William Eric Gallas (French pronunciation: [wiljam ɡalas]; born 17 August 1977) is a French football coach and former professional footballer who played as a defender. He played most of his footballing career in France and England before finishing his career in Australia with A-League club Perth Glory. Gallas is currently a youth team coach at Hungarian club Zalaegerszegi TE. Gallas began his playing career in France, before being signed by English club Chelsea in 2001. He transferred to Arsenal as part of an exchange deal in 2006. He then signed for rivals Tottenham Hotspur in 2010. He retired from professional football on 16 October 2014.
Career
- 1977Born
- 1995Joined Stade Malherbe Caen
- 1995Joined France national under-18 association football team
- 1996Joined France national under-20 association football team
- 1997Joined Olympique de Marseille
- 1997Joined France national under-21 association football team
- 1998Joined France national under-21 association football team
- 2001Joined Chelsea F.C.
- 2002Joined France men's national association football team
- 2002Joined France national under-21 association football team
- 2006Joined Arsenal F.C.
- 2010Joined Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
- 2013Joined Perth Glory FC
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Asnières-sur-Seine
- •Citizenship: France
- •Known as: association football player, association football coach
- •Sport: association football
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Chelsea star Cole Palmer backed to join Man Utd: 'He will definitely go there'
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Gallas says Mourinho will "explain that defending is very important" to Alexander
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Ballon d’Or 2026: He’s number one favourite – William Gallas picks player to win award
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William Gallas urges Chelsea to sign £50m England star ahead of Arsenal: 'Best option'
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EXCLUSIVE | William Gallas on William Saliba's World Cup: 'He had a good performance but not the best'
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William Gallas backs Kylian Mbappé for history but warns of fierce Golden Boot battle
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World Cup 2026 news: William Gallas backs "surprise" team to cause upset as France verdict delivered
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William Gallas: MLS won't ever grow into one of the best leagues in the world off the back of World Cup
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William Gallas asks Arsenal to replace summer signing with Real Madrid midfielder
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One of Arsenal's worst captains of all-time just told William Saliba to 'step up'
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EXCLUSIVE | William Gallas on Chelsea: 'They spend money but don't have anything to show for it.'
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William Gallas tells Chelsea to snub Cesc Fabregas and appoint La Liga manager instead
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William Gallas urges Chelsea to snub Fabregas for “harsh” manager who “can win things very soon”
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William Gallas urges Chelsea to snub Cesc Fabregas & hire 'harsh' La Liga coach to 'win things very soon' after Liam Rosenior sacking
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Gallas says Arsenal should sign Barcola to replace Martinelli and Trossard this summer
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“They need” – William Gallas names his ideal next Chelsea manager, it’s not Cesc Fabregas
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William Gallas says player Chelsea signed is not the same player he was before
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“He’s angry” – William Gallas believes Chelsea may now have a player who is “difficult to manage”
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William Gallas advises Arsenal to snub Osimhen and sign Premier League striker
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William Gallas Claims Ex-Arsenal Defensive Partner Used to 'Panic' About Facing Didier Drogba
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