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France Arnaud 'Séan' Garnier has transitioned from aspiring professional footballer to a World Champion freestyle soccer expert, known for his unique style and global performances.
EX Sports partnered with Sean Garnier, CEO of Urbanball, for international recognition and collaborated on issuing the world's first freestyle football NFTs. Garnier also discussed this collaboration in an interview.
Sean Garnier announced a partnership with ZVV Kroeven, an Eredivisie Futsal club, welcoming them as a partner.
Sean Garnier is mentioned as one of the elite freestylers boasting huge digital followings, highlighted by Horizm in relation to their work with WFFA for social media valuation.
Al-Othaim Sport and Sean Garnier launched the UrbanBall League and Academy in Saudi Arabia, establishing UrbanBall locations within Al Othaim's shopping malls.
Sean Garnier is one of the ambassadors for the S3 x Kipsta Football project, which includes a street football designed by Hani.
Sean Garnier collaborated with Hisense for UEFA Euro 2016, creating two videos for the brand as a world-favourite French football freestyler.
Garnier appeared in an ad for Mexican retailer Coppel, disguised as 'Abuelo Memo' (Grandpa Memo), to promote an active lifestyle across all age groups by joining a five-a-side freestyle match.
Arnaud ‘Séan’ Garnier was born on June 18, 1984, in Sens, France. His early career aspiration was to become a professional association football player, and he played for clubs such as Auxerre and Troyes. However, a series of injuries prevented him from pursuing a full-time professional football career. This turning point led him to study to become a football instructor in 2006, where he soon discovered a new passion that combined elements of breaking and football: urban freestyle football.
Séan Garnier quickly developed his own distinctive style and skill set within freestyle football. His progression was rapid; within two years of beginning freestyle, he gained international recognition. In 2008, he achieved a significant milestone by winning the World Champion title at the inaugural Red Bull Street Style World Finals held in São Paulo, Brazil. This event solidified his position as a prominent figure in the freestyle soccer community.
Following his championship, Garnier continued to expand his influence. He integrated music, breakdance, somersaults, and various football and basketball maneuvers into his routines, creating a unique performance style. He formed his own team, _Street Style Society_ (S3 Crew), which showcases a blend of freestyle football, freestyle basketball, and other urban sports styles. Garnier has also participated in various football-related disciplines, including street soccer, futsal, and panna, serving as captain for the French professional futsal team _Massaliotes_.
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