BENJAMIN PAVARD
Number
#2
Nationality
France
Team
FRANCE
(World Cup 2018)
Coach
DIDIER DESCHAMPS
Position
RB (Right Back)
| Passing (P) | Shooting (V) | Heading (H) | Tackling (T) | Control (C) | Speed (S) | Finishing (F) | Total | Bargain | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 38 | 1.3 | £3M |
Benjamin Pavard
- Full name: Benjamin Jacques Marcel Pavard
- Date of birth: March 28, 1996
- Place of birth: Maubeuge, France
- Nationality: French
- Position: Primarily centre-back; can also play as right-back or defensive/right-sided defender
- Current club (as of 2026): Inter Milan (joined in 2024 from Bayern Munich) — note that club affiliations can change; verify for most recent season
- Previous clubs:
- US Jeumont (youth)
- US Bersée (youth)
- Lille OSC (youth and senior debut; 2014–2016)
- Stuttgart (VfB Stuttgart; 2016–2019)
- Bayern Munich (2019–2024)
- France national team: Senior debut in 2017; part of France squads including the 2018 FIFA World Cup (scored a famous volley vs. Argentina in the Round of 16), UEFA Euro tournaments, and other qualifiers and Nations League matches. Has earned numerous caps and contributed defensively and occasionally with goals.
- Style of play: Strong in one-on-one defending, comfortable on the ball, good passing range for a centre-back, tactical versatility allowing play at right-back or in a back three/four.
- Notable achievements:
- 2018 FIFA World Cup winner with France
- Multiple Bundesliga titles and domestic cups with Bayern Munich
- Recognized for his long-range strike vs. Argentina (2018 World Cup) often voted Goal of the Tournament by many outlets
- Physical attributes: Height around 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in); athletic and composed defender.
Information is accurate up to mid-2026; club details and stats may have changed since then. For the latest match appearances, goals and club status consult current club or national team sources.