David Ginola is currently a football pundit for BBC, CNN, and BT, know his biography, career and net worth
Apart from this, Ginola is a former Ligue 1 and Premier League striker. The 54-year-old has a keen interest in acting as well as modeling. The French striker announced his retirement from professional football in 2002.
David Ginola Desiret is a French football player, known for his exhibitions in the Ligue 1, and the Premier League. He came into the news after a Newcastle United fan collapsed during an ongoing match against Tottenham. He urged the clubs, players, staff, and others to get proper training in Basic First-Aid and CPR.
Let us know about the French footballer who has played for Paris Saint-Germain, Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, Everton, and the French National Team as well.
Early Life Of David Ginola, Biography, Net Worth And Family
Born on January 25, 1967, in Gassin, France to Rene Ginola and Mireille Collet, David Ginola was interested in football since his childhood. At eleven years of age, Ginola became the best football player in the competition of Saint Raphael, He also got invited to the Milan Academy. Ginola started his professional football career in Toulon, France.
Career Of David Ginola, Clubs, Goals And Stats
Paris Saint-Germain
1992-93 Season: David Ginola signed with Paris Saint-Germain in January 1992 and became a favorite within weeks. In the 1992-93 season, Ginola won the Coupe de France competition. And during the season end, Ginola became the French Footballer of the Year from a magazine.
1993-94 Season: In the 1993–94 season, PSG won its second league title. Ginola was the top goalscorer for PSG as he scored 13 goals in 38 games for PSG.
1994-95 Season: Ginola scored 11 goals in 28 association games for PSG in the 1994-95 season. Paris Saint-Germain won the Coupe de la Ligue during this season. In the late spring of 1995, Ginola chose to leave France.
Newcastle United
1995: Ginola joined Newcastle United for £2.5 million. Ginola had his debut against Coventry City on August 19, 1995. His first goal for Newcastle was on August 27 against Sheffield Wednesday and he went on to score 5 goals in his first season.
Tottenham Hotspur
1997: David Ginola signed with Tottenham Hotspur in July 1997 for £2.5 million.
1998-99: In 1999, he was named PFA Players’ Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year, while playing for Tottenham Hotspur. During the 1998–99 season, he won the 1999 League Cup with a 1–0 triumph over Leicester City at Wembley Stadium. Ginola was enlisted into the Tottenham Hotspur Hall of Fame on December 11, 2008.
Aston Villa
2000: In July 2000, Ginola joined Aston Villa for £3 million. This was Ginola’s 33rd year in his professional football career, and his performance started deteriorating slowly and steadily.
Everton
2002: After his journey with Aston Villa, and his disputes with the then manager John Gregory, David Ginola joined Everton. Ginola played just 5 matches for Everton. In 2002, David Ginola announced his retirement from professional football.
French National Team
David Ginola did not have consistent appearances for the French national team. He made only 17 appearances for France.
Stats
Club Name: Toulon
Appearances: 82
Goals: 4
Club Name: Paris Saint-Germain
Appearances: 115
Goals: 33
Club Name: Newcastle United
Appearances: 58
Goals: 6
Club Name: Tottenham Hotspur
Appearances: 100
Goals: 13
Club Name: Aston Villa
Appearances: 32
Goals: 3
Club Name: Everton
Appearances: 5
Goals: 0
Net Worth
Apart from football, David Ginola is a football pundit, actor, and model. He is associated with many brands as well. Taking all these into consideration, the net worth of David Ginola is around $150 million.