Eric Abidal

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1. When was Eric Abidal born?September 11, 1979
2. Where was Eric Abidal born?Saint-Genis-Laval, France
3. What is the primary playing positions?Left-back, Centre-back
4. Who is Eric Abidal?Eric Abidal is a famous soccer player from France. He was known for being a strong defender who played for Lyon and Barcelona. He helped his teams win many trophies.
5. What teams did Eric Abidal play for?He played for Olympique Lyonnais in France and later for FC Barcelona in Spain. With both clubs, he became one of the best defenders of his time.

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