Raphaël Varane is a French professional footballer who plays as a center-back for Real Madrid and the French national team. He was born on April 25, 1993, in Lille, France.
Varane joined Real Madrid in 2011 from Lens and has since established himself as one of the top defenders in world football.
GOAL Man Utd 0-2 Leeds (48 mins)
Raphael Varane turns the ball into his own net to double the visitors' lead#MUNLEE
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He has won numerous titles with Real Madrid, including four Champions League titles and two La Liga titles. In addition to his club success, he has also won the 2018 World Cup with the French national team, where he was a key player.
With his impressive pace, aerial ability, and tackling, Varane is widely regarded as one of the best center-backs of his generation.