Updated Feb 14, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Height
179 cm (5'10")
Nationality
Weight
74 kg (163 lbs)
Sport
Association Football
Languages
French, Italian
Children
2 children: Laurent Platini, Marine Platini
Parents
Aldo Platini
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Popularity
Tier B -- 30,415 Wikipedia views/month
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 53
Year context
Born in 1955 -- Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott; Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
Year 1955 →
Zodiac
Year of the Goat, sign of Gemini
Filmography (1)
AWARDS (11)
G
Ballon d'Or
WON
B
Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria
WON
B
Knight of the Legion of Honour
WON
B
L'Équipe Champion of Champions
WON
Biography
Michel François Platini is a French football administrator and former player and manager. Regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, Platini won the Ballon d'Or three times in a row, in 1983, 1984 and 1985, and came seventh in the FIFA Player of the Century vote. In recognition of his achievements, he was named a Knight of the Legion of Honour in 1985 and became an Officer in 1998. As the president of UEFA in 2015 he was banned from involvement in football under FIFA's organisation, over ethics violations. The ban lasted until 2023.
Connections (3)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Michel Platini?
Michel Platini is 70 years old, born on .
Where was Michel Platini born?
Michel Platini was born in Jœuf.
What movies or shows has Michel Platini been in?
Michel Platini has 1 credits in our database. Notable titles include Kill the Referee (2009).
Where can I find more information about Michel Platini?
You can find more about Michel Platini on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
