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Senegal Patrice Evra is a former professional footballer revered as one of the game's finest left-backs, known for his impactful presence on and off the pitch.
Stake confirmed that Patrice Evra has signed on as a global ambassador for the betting company.
Evra joined forces with football-tech entrepreneur Tommy Fish to co-found PLAYER, a LinkedIn-style platform for connecting soccer players, currently invite-only.
Patrice Evra officially became the brand ambassador for YoHealth and YoHealth.ae, an app focused on wellness that rewards users for walking, moving, and engaging in sports with FTN and marketplace benefits.
Born on May 15, 1981, in Dakar, Senegal, Patrice Evra moved to France at a young age. His early career included stints with Italian clubs Marsala and Monza, where he gained initial professional experience. He returned to France to play for Nice in Ligue 2, where he transitioned from a forward to a full-back. His performances at Nice earned him a move to AS Monaco in 2002. At Monaco, Evra achieved his first significant silverware, winning the Coupe de la Ligue in 2003. He was a key player in the team that reached the UEFA Champions League final in 2004, and also received the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year award and was included in the division’s Team of the Year, highlighting his growing influence and skill.
In January 2006, Evra joined Manchester United, beginning a highly successful eight-year period. During his tenure, he secured five Premier League titles, three League Cups, one UEFA Champions League, one FIFA Club World Cup, and four Community Shields. He earned multiple individual honors, including three selections to the PFA Team of the Year and inclusion in the FIFPro World XI and UEFA Team of the Year in the 2008-2009 season. With 273 appearances for the club, Evra became a significant figure at Manchester United, known for his charismatic personality. Following his time at Manchester United, he moved to Juventus in 2014, where he continued his winning ways, securing two Serie A titles, two Coppa Italia titles, and one Supercoppa Italiana. He also reached another UEFA Champions League final with Juventus in 2015.
Evra later had short-term contracts with Marseille and West Ham United before retiring from professional football in July 2019. On the international stage, Evra made 81 appearances for the French national team, participating in five major tournaments, including three UEFA European Championships (reaching the final in 2016) and two FIFA World Cups. Off the field, he launched a clothing brand with his signature slogan, ‘I Love This Game!’, and has transitioned into media work, appearing as a pundit and in reality television. He also co-founded PLAYER, a football-tech platform, demonstrating his continued engagement with the sport beyond his playing career.
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