Happy birthday! Laurent Blanc turns 59 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on November 19, 2024

The iconic and legendary footballer turns 59 on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.

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Former manager of the France national football team Laurent Blanc is celebrating his 59th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Laurent Blanc has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 59th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Blanc, a cultural icon

Born Laurent Robert Blanc in Alès on November 19, 1965, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Blanc's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Laurent hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Laurent Blanc as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 59.

Happy Birthday, Laurent, you're the best!