| FULL NAME | Bixente Lizarazu |
| BORN | November 9, 1969 |
| HEIGHT | 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| NATIONALITY | French |
| ROLE | Left back |
Bixente Lizarazu is a former defender in the French professional football league. He began playing for France on December 9, 1969, and then for Spain and Germany.
Background
Despite being a defender, Bixente played for Les Eglantins Hendaye and has always had tremendous pace and attacking skills.
Debut
In November 1992, he made his France debut. In 1989, he moved to FC Girondins Bordeaux after starting his career at Caen.
He played 96 times for France and was a member of the squads that won the 1998 FIFA World Cup and EURO 2000.
Rise to glory
His career peaked in 2001, when he helped Bayern Munich win the DFB Cup, the Intercontinental Cup, the Bundesliga Championship, and the Champions League, all while playing a key part.
Low Points
His career slowed in 1997-98 owing to an injury, but he immediately recovered and returned stronger than ever, winning the World Cup in 1998 and adding a goal to the victory.
Club career
Lizarazu debuted in Ligue 1 for FC Girondins Bordeaux in 1989. From 1990 to 1995, he represented FC Girondins Bordeaux in the UEFA Cup.
He represented Bayern Munich in the Champions League from 1997 until 2006. In 1996, he was a member of Athletic Bilbao in La Liga.
Apart from that, he represented Bayern Munich in national cup tournaments such as the DFB-Pokal from 1997 to 2005.
Retirement
Lizarazu left the company on July 1, 2006. He last appeared for Bayern Munich on May 13, 2006.