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T I M E L I N E
- 1955 – born in Jouef, France
- 1972 – Joins Nancy
- 1976 – makes his international debut against Czechoslovakia, scores in a 2-2 draw
- 1978 – scores in cup final defeat of Nice
- 1979 – transferred to St. Etienne after 175 appearances and 98 goals for Nancy
- 1981 – wins Championship medal, scoring 21 goals
- 1982 – moves to Juventus
- 1983 – finishes season as Juventus's top scorer with 16 goals; European Footballer of the Year
- 1984 – wins Cup Winners Cup and Italian Championship with Juventus Captains France to victory in the European Championship on Home soil; European Footballer of the Year
- 1985 – scores European Cup winning penalty against Liverpool in the shadow of the Heysel tragedy; voted European Footballer of the Year for the third successive year
- 1987 – retires to coach the French national team
- Is currently co-President of the Organising Committee for France 98
A B O U T T H E I N D U C T E E
Michel Platini was famed for his extraordinary vision and passing ability, as well as his expertise from dead-ball situations. Capable of unlocking any defense, he also boasted an impressive scoring record for a midfielder, including 41 goals in his 72 appearances for France. Composed and elegant, he was a central component of France's superb midfield of the mid-1980s, partnering Giresse, Tigana, and Fernandez in the European Championship winning team.
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