.jpg)
1 month ago
16 ARTICLE AD
The oldest player in Ligue 1 at the age of 40, Nice central defender Dante Bonfim will celebrate his 41st birthday on October 18th. Always performing, the captain of OGC Nice has made 5 appearances in Ligue 1 at the start of the season. A member of the Aiglons since the summer of 2016, Dante is still appreciated by Bayern Munich where he played between 2012 and 2015, winning the 2013 Champions League.
According to information from TZthe Brazilian central defender had even been considered to strengthen the Bavarian club last winter. While Thomas Tuchel wanted a defender capable of supporting Dayot Upamecano, Matthijs de Ligt and Kim Min-Jae, it was finally the English defender Eric Dier who arrived from Tottenham.
Written by:
Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team.
 
 As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers.
 
 When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
