David Ginola
Personal information
Full name	David Ginola
Date of birth	January 25, 1967 (1967-01-25) (age 40)
Place of birth	Gassin, France
Playing position	Winger (retired)
Senior clubs1
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
1985-1988 1988-1990 1990-1992 1992-1995 1995-1997 1997-2000 2000-2002 2002	Toulon Racing Club Paris Brest Paris Saint-Germain Newcastle United Tottenham Hotspur Aston Villa Everton Total	082 0(4) 061 0(8) 050 (14) 115 (33) 058 0(6) 100 (13) 032 0(3) 005 0(0) 503 (81)
National team2
1990-1995	France	017 0(3)
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David Ginola (born January 25, 1967) is a former French international football player and also a model. is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. ... A player (wearing the red kit) has penetrated the defence (in the white kit) and is taking a shot at goal. ... Photograph of the once famous model Dovima A model is a person who poses or displays for purposes of art, fashion, or other products and advertising. ...

Career

Born in Gassin (south-eastern France), Ginola played at club level for Toulon (1985-88), Racing Club Paris (1988-90), Brest (1990-92), Paris Saint-Germain (1992-95), Newcastle United (1995-97), Tottenham Hotspur (1997-2000), Aston Villa (2001-02) and Everton (2002). In 1999, he was named PFA Players' Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year, while playing for Tottenham Hotspur. He also won his one English domestic trophy with Spurs, the 1999 League Cup. Gassin is a town and commune of the Var département, in southeastern France. ... Sporting Toulon Var is a soccer club from Toulon, France, who currently play in the French third division (the Championnat National). ... Racing Club de Paris is a football club based in Paris. ... Stade Brestois is a French football club, based in Brest. ... Paris Saint-Germain FC, or PSG, is a French football club based in Paris. ... Newcastle United Football Club (also known as The Magpies or The Toon) are an English professional football team based in Newcastle upon Tyne. ... Tottenham Hotspur Football Club is an English professional football club which plays in the Premier League. ... “Aston Villa” redirects here. ... Everton Football Club is an English football club located in the city of Liverpool. ... At the end of every English football season the members of the PFA, the players union, vote on which of its members has played the best football in the previous year. ... The Football Writers Association Footballer of the Year is an annual award presented by the Football Writers Association to whom its members deem the best football player in England. ... Tottenham Hotspur F.C. is a North London association football team, also known by the nickname Spurs. ... The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup, is an English football competition. ...

David Ginola is considered by many in the English Football world as one of the best wingers of all time due to his "magical" touch on the ball and his ability to get past players from any type of position and then manage to score a goal. His ability to do that was shown in games for Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United, with his most memorable goal in Newcastle's stunning 5-0 win over Premier League giants Manchester United in 1996. Manchester Uniteds emblem Manchester United F.C. (often abbreviated to Man United or just Man U, pronounced man-yoo) is an English football club based at Old Trafford in Greater Manchester. ...

Ginola's reputation as a handsome Gallic maverick was enhanced during his time in England when he starred in a commercial for L'Oreal hair products, and many still remember the company's slogan "Because I'm worth it" being uttered in Ginola's distinctive French accent. For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... The LOréal Group ( PAR: 120321), headquartered in Clichy, France, is the worlds leading company in cosmetics and beauty. ...

International career

Although Ginola was a very creative attacking player, he did not see much time with the French national team, having been capped only 17 times in his career. First international Belgium 3 - 3 France (Brussels, Belgium; 1 May 1904) Biggest win France 10 - 0 Azerbaijan (Auxerre, France; 6 September 1995) Biggest defeat Denmark 17 - 1 France (London, England; 22 October 1908) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1930) Best result Winners, 1998 European Championship Appearances 6 (First in... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Cap (sport). ...

During the1994 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, with France needing only a draw from their final qualifier at home to Bulgaria, the score was 1-1 with just a minute to play. Ginola had the ball at the opponents corner flag but instead of trying to waste time, he crossed a bad ball into the box which gifted Bulgaria possession. From the resulting breakaway, Emil Kostadinov powered home a half-volley which made the final score 2-1 in Bulgaria's favour which stopped France qualifying as a result. The succeeding coach, Aimé Jacquet, did not select Ginola for any of the subsequent major tournaments. Ginola played his last match for the national team in 1995. Qualifying countries The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. ... Emil Kostadinov (born August 12, 1967 in Sofia) is a Bulgarian football striker. ... Aimé Jacquet 5 june 2005. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ...

Trivia

• Ginola regularly appeared in the French education program, Vingt Minutes.
• He appeared in Channel 4's reality show, Coach Trip where he showed the contestants around his home town of Sainte-Maxime and played football with them on the beach.
• Ginola is on the cover art of the game FIFA '97.