15 Facts About Benjamin Pavard

Benjamin Pavard began his career at Lille in Ligue 1 and transferred to VfB Stuttgart in 2016, where he won the 2.

Benjamin Pavard is remembered for his volley in the round of 16 against Argentina in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which was voted as the goal of the tournament.

Benjamin Jacques Marcel Pavard was born on 28 March 1996 in Maubeuge, Nord.

Benjamin Pavard first joined the youth ranks of his hometown club, US Jeumont in 2002; former France international striker Jean-Pierre Papin began his career at the club.

Benjamin Pavard made 21 league appearances across two seasons for Lille, before leaving the club in 2016.

On 30 August 2016, Benjamin Pavard moved to VfB Stuttgart, signing a four-year contract.

Benjamin Pavard played 21 games and his team ended the season as league champions.

Benjamin Pavard extended his contract with Stuttgart on 20 December 2017 until 30 June 2021.

Benjamin Pavard played in several positions, namely right-back, centre-back, defensive midfielder and right wing, but after the appointment of Tayfun Korkut as manager in January 2018 he was exclusively a centre back; the team conceded 10 goals in their last 14 games as they went from near the relegation places to finish 7th, only just missing out on a UEFA Europa League place.

Benjamin Pavard made 163 competitive appearances for Bayern, scoring 12 goals in the process.

On 6 November 2017, Benjamin Pavard was selected by France's head coach Didier Deschamps for the friendly matches against Wales and Germany.

Benjamin Pavard became the first French defender to score a goal in the World Cup since Lilian Thuram scored against Croatia in the 1998 semi-final.

Benjamin Pavard won the World Cup, after starting all of France's games except for their last group match against Denmark.

Benjamin Pavard said after the game that he felt "a little knocked out for 10 to 15 seconds".

In July 2024, Benjamin Pavard announced his engagement to Kleofina Pnishi, an actress, model and Miss Provence 2017.