Eric Sylvian Abidal is a French former professional football player. Eric Sylvian Abidal plays for the French national team as a left-back or center-back. He is also the former player of Lyon and Barcelona. Eric Sylvian Abidal was born on 11 September 1979 in Saint-Genis-Laval, in France.
Eric Abidal started his career in football at a very young age where he plays for AS Lyon, an amateur team in the suburbs. He was then transferred to AS Monaco FC to start his professional career on 16 September 2000. His first game was against Toulouse FC where he led his team to a 3-0 home win.
Eric Abidal was transferred to Olympique Lyonnais and there he impressed his teammates and coaches with his performance. On 10 November 2004, Eric Abidal scored the first goal of his career in a 2-3 loss at Lille in the season’s Coupe de la Ligue round of 32.
On 29 June 2007, Abidal joined Barcelona on a four-year contract deal for €9 million. Abidal first appeared in a La Liga match on 26 August 2007 against Racing de Santander and completed his first season with 30 games. Eric Abidal scores his first goal at Barcelona on 5 January 2011. On 8 July 2013, Eric Abidal returned to Monaco and helped them to qualify for the Champions League before moving to Olympiacos on 5 July 2014. Eric Abidal then returned to Barcelona in June 2018 and was sacked on 18 August 2020 following the 8-2 defeat against FC Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Eric Abidal Net Worth
Eric Abidal has an estimated net worth of $5 million. Eric Abidal’s income source is mostly from being a successful football player.
Eric Abidal Age
Eric Abidal was born on 11 September 1979. This indicates that Eric Abidal is currently 41 years old and will be 42 years old on 11 September 2021.
Eric Abidal Height
Eric Abidal stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inch tall.
Eric Abidal Children
Eric Abidal is blessed with five children, Meliana, Caneila, Leyna, Kenya, and Edan.
Eric Abidal Stats
| Years | Team | Appearances | Goals |
| 1999 – 2000 | Lyon Duchère | 0 | |
| 2000 – 2001 | Monaco B | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 – 2002 | Monaco | 22 | 0 |
| 2002 – 2004 | Lille | 62 | 0 |
| 2004 – 2007 | Lyon | 76 | 0 |
| 2007 – 2013 | Barcelona | 125 | 0 |
| 2013 – 2014 | Monaco | 26 | 0 |
| 2014 | Olympiacos | 9 | 0 |
| Total | 328 | 0 |
Eric Abidal Illness
Eric Abidal was diagnosed with a tumor in his liver and underwent surgery after two days on 15 March 2011 in Barcelona. On 21 May 2012, Eric Abidal was released from the hospital to resume the recovery process at his home. On 18 December 2012, Abidal was given the green light to start training again, and he returned to action in January of the following year.
Eric Abidal Religion
Eric Abidal was born and raised in a Catholic family but converted to Islam in his 20s.
Eric Abidal Wife
Eric Abidal is currently married to a former gymnast, Hayat Kebir. They tied the knot in 2003 and are blessed with five children, Meliana, Caneila, Leyna, Kenya, and Eden