Raphaël Xavier Varane (French: [ʁafaɛl vaʁan]; born 25 April 1993) is a French former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. Varane played for French club Lens at youth level and, ahead of the 2010–11 season, began training with the senior team and appeared on the bench in several league matches.

Name in home country: Raphaël Xavier Varane Date of birth/Age: Apr 25, 1993 (31) Place of birth: Lille Height: 1,91 m Citizenship: France Martinique Position: Defender - Centre-Back Foot: right Player agent: CAA Base Ltd Current club: Retired Joined: Sep 25, 2024 Contract expires: - Outfitter: Puma Social-Media:

Sep 25, 2024 · Former France and Real Madrid center back Raphael Varane has announced his retirement to end a career that included a World Cup title and a big haul of club trophies.

Sep 25, 2024 · Varane, who had an illustrious career with some of Europe’s top clubs, revealed his retirement in a heartfelt Instagram post.

Sep 25, 2024 · Raphael Varane, a former World Cup winner with France and four-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid, has retired from football at the age of 31.

Sep 25, 2024 · Raphael Varane has announced his retirement from football aged 31 after suffering a serious knee injury. The defender joined Serie A club Como this summer having left Manchester United at the end...

Sep 25, 2024 · Raphael Varane shocked the football world on Wednesday morning by announcing his retirement from football at the age of 31. The central defender joined Como, who are managed by Cesc Fabregas, on...

Sep 25, 2024 · Raphael Varane has retired from football after suffering a knee injury on his debut with Italian club Como.

Sep 25, 2024 · In 2011, at just 18 years of age, Raphaël Varane signed for Real Madrid and became one of the key players in the historic period that saw the club win four European …

Sep 25, 2024 · Former Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31. "Reflecting on these moments, it is with immense pride and a feeling of fulfilment that I am announcing my retirement from the game that we all love," Varane wrote in a social media statement on Instagram.