Robert Pirés
| Date of birth | 29 October 1973 |
| Place of birth | Reims |
| Nationality | French |
| Weight | 78 kg |
| Height | 1.85 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Pires joined Arsenal soon after France's triumph at Euro 2000.
A quick, skilful ball-player, being equally comfortable on either left or right flank makes him a constant threat.
Having been a member of Le Bleus' World Cup winning squad in 1998, Pires joined Arsenal after triumphing at Euro 2000 with France when he set up David Trezeguet's 'golden goal' in the final against Italy.
Before long he began to show the sort of form that earned him a regular spot in his national side.
A quick, skilful ball-player, equally comfortable on either left or right flank and exciting to watch when attacking opposition defences, Pires played a key role in the Gunners' 2002 Premiership success as well as winning the FA Cup in 2002 and 2003.
He also won the Football Writers' Player of the Year award in 2002.
'Bobby' continued to perform well for his country and was a member of the team that defeated Japan to win the FIFA Confederations Cup during the summer of 2001, and winning the Player of the Tournament award.
By then with over 60 caps to his name, Pires made his full international debut against Mexico in August 1996.
Born in Reims, Pires began at his local club before moving on to Metz (French League Cup winner in 1996) then Olympique Marseille (UEFA Cup finalist in 1999).
He joined Aston Villa in November 2010 with a contract to June 2011.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stade de Reims | 01 Jul 1989 | 01 Jul 1992 | |
| Metz | 01 Jul 1992 | 01 Jul 1998 | |
| Olympique Marseille | 01 Jul 1998 | 24 Jul 2000 | |
| Arsenal | 24 Jul 2000 | 30 Jun 2006 | |
| Villarreal | 01 Jul 2006 | 30 Jun 2010 | |
| Aston Villa | 18 Nov 2010 | 30 Jun 2011 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | Metz | UEFA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Olympique Marseille | UEFA Champions League | 3 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2000-01 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 6 | 3 |
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| 2000-01 | Arsenal | Premier League | 29 | 4 |
4 |
1
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| 2000-01 | Arsenal | UEFA Champions League | 11 | 1 |
1 |
1
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| 2001-02 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 3 | 2 |
1 |
1
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| 2001-02 | Arsenal | Premier League | 27 | 1 |
9 |
6
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| 2001-02 | Arsenal | UEFA Champions League | 12 | 3 |
1
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| 2002-03 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 5 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2002-03 | Arsenal | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Arsenal | Premier League | 21 | 5 |
14 |
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| 2002-03 | Arsenal | UEFA Champions League | 8 | 1 |
2
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| 2003-04 | Arsenal | FA Community Shield | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
1 |
1
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| 2003-04 | Arsenal | Premier League | 33 | 3 |
14 |
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| 2003-04 | Arsenal | UEFA Champions League | 10 | 4 |
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| 2004-05 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 4 | 2 |
2 |
1
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| 2004-05 | Arsenal | Premier League | 26 | 7 |
14 |
2
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| 2004-05 | Arsenal | UEFA Champions League | 7 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2005-06 | Arsenal | FA Community Shield | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | Arsenal | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Arsenal | Premier League | 23 | 10 |
7 |
2
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| 2005-06 | Arsenal | UEFA Champions League | 7 | 5 |
2 |
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| 2008-09 | Villarreal | UEFA Champions League | 3 | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | Aston Villa | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 2 | 7 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2000 | Sunderland v Arsenal | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 21 Aug 2000 | Arsenal v Liverpool | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 26 Aug 2000 | Arsenal v Charlton Athletic | W | 5-3 | Premier League | |
| 06 Sep 2000 | Chelsea v Arsenal | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 09 Sep 2000 | Bradford City v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 12 Sep 2000 | Sparta Praha v Arsenal | W | 0-1 | UEFA Champions League | Group B |
| 16 Sep 2000 | Arsenal v Coventry City | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 20 Sep 2000 | Arsenal v Shakhtar Donetsk | W | 3-2 | UEFA Champions League | Group B |
| 14 Oct 2000 | Arsenal v Aston Villa | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 17 Oct 2000 | Lazio v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | UEFA Champions League | |
| 21 Oct 2000 | West Ham United v Arsenal | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 25 Oct 2000 | Arsenal v Sparta Praha | W | 4-2 | UEFA Champions League | Group B |
| 28 Oct 2000 | Arsenal v Manchester City | W | 5-0 | Premier League | |
| 18 Nov 2000 | Everton v Arsenal | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 22 Nov 2000 | Spartak Moskva v Arsenal | L | 4-1 | UEFA Champions League | Group D |
| 26 Nov 2000 | Leeds United v Arsenal | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 02 Dec 2000 | Arsenal v Southampton | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 05 Dec 2000 | Arsenal v Bayern München | D | 2-2 | UEFA Champions League | Group C |
| 09 Dec 2000 | Arsenal v Newcastle United | W | 5-0 | Premier League | |
| 18 Dec 2000 | Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 23 Dec 2000 | Liverpool v Arsenal | L | 4-0 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 2000 | Arsenal v Leicester City | W | 6-1 | Premier League | |
| 30 Dec 2000 | Arsenal v Sunderland | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 01 Jan 2001 | Charlton Athletic v Arsenal | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 06 Jan 2001 | Carlisle United v Arsenal | W | 0-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 13 Jan 2001 | Arsenal v Chelsea | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 20 Jan 2001 | Leicester City v Arsenal | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 27 Jan 2001 | Queens Park Rangers v Arsenal | W | 0-6 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 30 Jan 2001 | Arsenal v Bradford City | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 03 Feb 2001 | Coventry City v Arsenal | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 10 Feb 2001 | Arsenal v Ipswich Town | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 13 Feb 2001 | Olympique Lyonnais v Arsenal | W | 0-1 | UEFA Champions League | Group C |
| 18 Feb 2001 | Arsenal v Chelsea | W | 3-1 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 21 Feb 2001 | Arsenal v Olympique Lyonnais | D | 1-1 | UEFA Champions League | Group C |
| 25 Feb 2001 | Manchester United v Arsenal | L | 6-1 | Premier League | |
| 03 Mar 2001 | Arsenal v West Ham United | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 06 Mar 2001 | Arsenal v Spartak Moskva | W | 1-0 | UEFA Champions League | Group C |
| 10 Mar 2001 | Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers | W | 3-0 | FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 14 Mar 2001 | Bayern München v Arsenal | L | 1-0 | UEFA Champions League | Group C |
| 18 Mar 2001 | Aston Villa v Arsenal | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 31 Mar 2001 | Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 04 Apr 2001 | Arsenal v Valencia | W | 2-1 | UEFA Champions League | Quarter-final 1st leg |
| 08 Apr 2001 | Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 2-1 | FA Cup | Semi-final |
| 14 Apr 2001 | Arsenal v Middlesbrough | L | 0-3 | Premier League | |
| 17 Apr 2001 | Valencia v Arsenal | L |
1-0 Agg: 2-2 |
UEFA Champions League | Quarter-final 2nd leg |
| 21 Apr 2001 | Arsenal v Everton | W | 4-1 | Premier League | |
| 28 Apr 2001 | Derby County v Arsenal | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 05 May 2001 | Arsenal v Leeds United | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 12 May 2001 | Arsenal v Liverpool | L | 1-2 | FA Cup | Final |
| 15 May 2001 | Newcastle United v Arsenal | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 19 May 2001 | Southampton v Arsenal | L | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 18 Aug 2001 | Middlesbrough v Arsenal | W | 0-4 | Premier League | |
| 21 Aug 2001 | Arsenal v Leeds United | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 25 Aug 2001 | Arsenal v Leicester City | W | 4-0 | Premier League | |
| 08 Sep 2001 | Chelsea v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 11 Sep 2001 | Real Mallorca v Arsenal | L | 1-0 | UEFA Champions League | Group C |
| 15 Sep 2001 | Fulham v Arsenal | W | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 19 Sep 2001 | Arsenal v Schalke 04 | W | 3-2 | UEFA Champions League | Group C |
| 22 Sep 2001 | Arsenal v Bolton Wanderers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 26 Sep 2001 | Panathinaikos v Arsenal | L | 1-0 | UEFA Champions League | Group C |
| 29 Sep 2001 | Derby County v Arsenal | W | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 13 Oct 2001 | Southampton v Arsenal | W | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 16 Oct 2001 | Arsenal v Panathinaikos | W | 2-1 | UEFA Champions League | Group C |
| 20 Oct 2001 | Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers | D | 3-3 | Premier League | |
| 24 Oct 2001 | Arsenal v Real Mallorca | W | 3-1 | UEFA Champions League | Group C |
| 30 Oct 2001 | Schalke 04 v Arsenal | L | 3-1 | UEFA Champions League | Group C |
| 04 Nov 2001 | Arsenal v Charlton Athletic | L | 2-4 | Premier League | |
| 17 Nov 2001 | Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 21 Nov 2001 | Deportivo La Coruña v Arsenal | L | 2-0 | UEFA Champions League | Phase 2 group D |
| 25 Nov 2001 | Arsenal v Manchester United | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Dec 2001 | Ipswich Town v Arsenal | W | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 04 Dec 2001 | Arsenal v Juventus | W | 3-1 | UEFA Champions League | Phase 2 group D |
| 09 Dec 2001 | Arsenal v Aston Villa | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 15 Dec 2001 | West Ham United v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 18 Dec 2001 | Arsenal v Newcastle United | L | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 23 Dec 2001 | Liverpool v Arsenal | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 2001 | Arsenal v Chelsea | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 29 Dec 2001 | Arsenal v Middlesbrough | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 05 Jan 2002 | Watford v Arsenal | W | 2-4 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 13 Jan 2002 | Arsenal v Liverpool | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 20 Jan 2002 | Leeds United v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 23 Jan 2002 | Leicester City v Arsenal | W | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 27 Jan 2002 | Arsenal v Liverpool | W | 1-0 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 30 Jan 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Arsenal | W | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 02 Feb 2002 | Arsenal v Southampton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 16 Feb 2002 | Arsenal v Gillingham | W | 5-2 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 19 Feb 2002 | Bayer Leverkusen v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | UEFA Champions League | Phase 2 group D |
| 23 Feb 2002 | Arsenal v Fulham | W | 4-1 | Premier League | |
| 27 Feb 2002 | Arsenal v Bayer Leverkusen | W | 4-1 | UEFA Champions League | Phase 2 group D |
| 02 Mar 2002 | Newcastle United v Arsenal | W | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 05 Mar 2002 | Arsenal v Derby County | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 09 Mar 2002 | Newcastle United v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 12 Mar 2002 | Arsenal v Deportivo La Coruña | L | 0-2 | UEFA Champions League | Phase 2 group D |
| 17 Mar 2002 | Aston Villa v Arsenal | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 20 Mar 2002 | Juventus v Arsenal | L | 1-0 | UEFA Champions League | Phase 2 group D |
| 23 Mar 2002 | Arsenal v Newcastle United | W | 3-0 | FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 22 Oct 2002 | Arsenal v Auxerre | L | 1-2 | UEFA Champions League | Group A |
| 26 Oct 2002 | Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 30 Oct 2002 | Borussia Dortmund v Arsenal | L | 2-1 | UEFA Champions League | Group A |
| 06 Nov 2002 | Arsenal v Sunderland | L | 2-3 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 09 Nov 2002 | Arsenal v Newcastle United | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 12 Nov 2002 | Arsenal v PSV Eindhoven | D | 0-0 | UEFA Champions League | Group A |
| 16 Nov 2002 | Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 23 Nov 2002 | Southampton v Arsenal | L | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 27 Nov 2002 | AS Roma v Arsenal | W | 1-3 | UEFA Champions League | Phase 2 group B |
| 30 Nov 2002 | Arsenal v Aston Villa | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 07 Dec 2002 | Manchester United v Arsenal | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 10 Dec 2002 | Arsenal v Valencia | D | 0-0 | UEFA Champions League | Phase 2 group B |
| 15 Dec 2002 | Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 21 Dec 2002 | Arsenal v Middlesbrough | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 2002 | West Bromwich Albion v Arsenal | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 29 Dec 2002 | Arsenal v Liverpool | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Jan 2003 | Arsenal v Chelsea | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 04 Jan 2003 | Arsenal v Oxford United | W | 2-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 12 Jan 2003 | Birmingham City v Arsenal | W | 0-4 | Premier League | |
| 19 Jan 2003 | Arsenal v West Ham United | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 25 Jan 2003 | Farnborough Town v Arsenal | W | 1-5 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 29 Jan 2003 | Liverpool v Arsenal | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 01 Feb 2003 | Arsenal v Fulham | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 09 Feb 2003 | Newcastle United v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 15 Feb 2003 | Manchester United v Arsenal | W | 0-2 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 18 Feb 2003 | Arsenal v Ajax | D | 1-1 | UEFA Champions League | Phase 2 group B |
| 22 Feb 2003 | Manchester City v Arsenal | W | 1-5 | Premier League | |
| 26 Feb 2003 | Ajax v Arsenal | D | 0-0 | UEFA Champions League | Phase 2 group B |
| 02 Mar 2003 | Arsenal v Charlton Athletic | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 08 Mar 2003 | Arsenal v Chelsea | D | 2-2 | FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 11 Mar 2003 | Arsenal v AS Roma | D | 1-1 | UEFA Champions League | Phase 2 group B |
| 15 Mar 2003 | Blackburn Rovers v Arsenal | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 19 Mar 2003 | Valencia v Arsenal | L | 2-1 | UEFA Champions League | Phase 2 group B |
| 23 Mar 2003 | Arsenal v Everton | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 25 Mar 2003 | Chelsea v Arsenal | W | 1-3 | FA Cup | Quarter-final replay |
| 16 Apr 2003 | Arsenal v Manchester United | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 19 Apr 2003 | Middlesbrough v Arsenal | W | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 26 Apr 2003 | Bolton Wanderers v Arsenal | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 04 May 2003 | Arsenal v Leeds United | L | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 07 May 2003 | Arsenal v Southampton | W | 6-1 | Premier League | |
| 11 May 2003 | Sunderland v Arsenal | W | 0-4 | Premier League | |
| 17 May 2003 | Arsenal v Southampton | W | 1-0 | FA Cup | Final |
| 10 Aug 2003 | Manchester United v Arsenal | L | 1-1 (3-4) | FA Community Shield | |
| 16 Aug 2003 | Arsenal v Everton | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 24 Aug 2003 | Middlesbrough v Arsenal | W | 0-4 | Premier League | |
| 27 Aug 2003 | Arsenal v Aston Villa | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 31 Aug 2003 | Manchester City v Arsenal | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 13 Sep 2003 | Arsenal v Portsmouth | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 17 Sep 2003 | Arsenal v Inter Milano | L | 0-3 | UEFA Champions League | Group B |
| 26 Sep 2003 | Arsenal v Newcastle United | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 30 Sep 2003 | Lokomotiv Moskva v Arsenal | D | 0-0 | UEFA Champions League | Group B |
| 04 Oct 2003 | Liverpool v Arsenal | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 18 Oct 2003 | Arsenal v Chelsea | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 21 Oct 2003 | Dynamo Kiev v Arsenal | L | 2-1 | UEFA Champions League | Group B |
| 26 Oct 2003 | Charlton Athletic v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Nov 2003 | Leeds United v Arsenal | W | 1-4 | Premier League | |
| 05 Nov 2003 | Arsenal v Dynamo Kiev | W | 1-0 | UEFA Champions League | Group B |
| 08 Nov 2003 | Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 22 Nov 2003 | Birmingham City v Arsenal | W | 0-3 | Premier League | |
| 25 Nov 2003 | Inter Milano v Arsenal | W | 1-5 | UEFA Champions League | Group B |
| 30 Nov 2003 | Arsenal v Fulham | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 06 Dec 2003 | Leicester City v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 10 Dec 2003 | Arsenal v Lokomotiv Moskva | W | 2-0 | UEFA Champions League | Group B |
| 14 Dec 2003 | Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 20 Dec 2003 | Bolton Wanderers v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 2003 | Arsenal v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 29 Dec 2003 | Southampton v Arsenal | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 04 Jan 2004 | Leeds United v Arsenal | W | 1-4 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 07 Jan 2004 | Everton v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 10 Jan 2004 | Arsenal v Middlesbrough | W | 4-1 | Premier League | |
| 18 Jan 2004 | Aston Villa v Arsenal | W | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 24 Jan 2004 | Arsenal v Middlesbrough | W | 4-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 01 Feb 2004 | Arsenal v Manchester City | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 07 Feb 2004 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Arsenal | W | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 10 Feb 2004 | Arsenal v Southampton | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 15 Feb 2004 | Arsenal v Chelsea | W | 2-1 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 21 Feb 2004 | Chelsea v Arsenal | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 24 Feb 2004 | Celta Vigo v Arsenal | W | 2-3 | UEFA Champions League | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 28 Feb 2004 | Arsenal v Charlton Athletic | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 10 Mar 2004 | Arsenal v Celta Vigo | W |
2-0 Agg: 5-2 |
UEFA Champions League | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 13 Mar 2004 | Blackburn Rovers v Arsenal | W | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 20 Mar 2004 | Arsenal v Bolton Wanderers | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 24 Mar 2004 | Chelsea v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | UEFA Champions League | Quarter-final 1st leg |
| 28 Mar 2004 | Arsenal v Manchester United | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 03 Apr 2004 | Arsenal v Manchester United | L | 0-1 | FA Cup | Semi-final |
| 06 Apr 2004 | Arsenal v Chelsea | L |
1-2 Agg: 2-3 |
UEFA Champions League | Quarter-final 2nd leg |
| 09 Apr 2004 | Arsenal v Liverpool | W | 4-2 | Premier League | |
| 11 Apr 2004 | Newcastle United v Arsenal | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 16 Apr 2004 | Arsenal v Leeds United | W | 5-0 | Premier League | |
| 25 Apr 2004 | Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 01 May 2004 | Arsenal v Birmingham City | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 09 May 2004 | Fulham v Arsenal | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 15 May 2004 | Arsenal v Leicester City | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 15 Aug 2004 | Everton v Arsenal | W | 1-4 | Premier League | |
| 22 Aug 2004 | Arsenal v Middlesbrough | W | 5-3 | Premier League | |
| 25 Aug 2004 | Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 28 Aug 2004 | Norwich City v Arsenal | W | 1-4 | Premier League | |
| 11 Sep 2004 | Fulham v Arsenal | W | 0-3 | Premier League | |
| 14 Sep 2004 | Arsenal v PSV Eindhoven | W | 1-0 | UEFA Champions League | Group E |
| 18 Sep 2004 | Arsenal v Bolton Wanderers | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 29 Sep 2004 | Rosenborg BK v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | UEFA Champions League | Group E |
| 16 Oct 2004 | Arsenal v Aston Villa | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 20 Oct 2004 | Panathinaikos v Arsenal | D | 2-2 | UEFA Champions League | Group E |
| 24 Oct 2004 | Manchester United v Arsenal | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 30 Oct 2004 | Arsenal v Southampton | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 02 Nov 2004 | Arsenal v Panathinaikos | D | 1-1 | UEFA Champions League | Group E |
| 06 Nov 2004 | Crystal Palace v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 13 Nov 2004 | Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal | W | 4-5 | Premier League | |
| 20 Nov 2004 | Arsenal v West Bromwich Albion | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 24 Nov 2004 | PSV Eindhoven v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | UEFA Champions League | Group E |
| 28 Nov 2004 | Liverpool v Arsenal | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 04 Dec 2004 | Arsenal v Birmingham City | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 07 Dec 2004 | Arsenal v Rosenborg BK | W | 5-1 | UEFA Champions League | Group E |
| 12 Dec 2004 | Arsenal v Chelsea | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 19 Dec 2004 | Portsmouth v Arsenal | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 2004 | Arsenal v Fulham | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 29 Dec 2004 | Newcastle United v Arsenal | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Jan 2005 | Charlton Athletic v Arsenal | W | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 04 Jan 2005 | Arsenal v Manchester City | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 09 Jan 2005 | Arsenal v Stoke City | W | 2-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 15 Jan 2005 | Bolton Wanderers v Arsenal | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 23 Jan 2005 | Arsenal v Newcastle United | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 29 Jan 2005 | Arsenal v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 2-0 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 01 Feb 2005 | Arsenal v Manchester United | L | 2-4 | Premier League | |
| 05 Feb 2005 | Aston Villa v Arsenal | W | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 14 Feb 2005 | Arsenal v Crystal Palace | W | 5-1 | Premier League | |
| 19 Feb 2005 | Arsenal v Sheffield United | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 22 Feb 2005 | Bayern Munchen v Arsenal | L | 3-1 | UEFA Champions League | Round of 16 1st leg |
| 26 Feb 2005 | Southampton v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 09 Mar 2005 | Arsenal v Bayern Munchen | W |
1-0 Agg: 2-3 |
UEFA Champions League | Round of 16 2nd leg |
| 12 Mar 2005 | Bolton Wanderers v Arsenal | W | 0-1 | FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 02 Apr 2005 | Arsenal v Norwich City | W | 4-1 | Premier League | |
| 09 Apr 2005 | Middlesbrough v Arsenal | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 16 Apr 2005 | Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers | W | 3-0 | FA Cup | Semi-final |
| 20 Apr 2005 | Chelsea v Arsenal | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 25 Apr 2005 | Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 02 May 2005 | West Bromwich Albion v Arsenal | W | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 08 May 2005 | Arsenal v Liverpool | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 11 May 2005 | Arsenal v Everton | W | 7-0 | Premier League | |
| 21 May 2005 | Arsenal v Manchester United | W | 0-0 (5-4) | FA Cup | Final |
| 07 Aug 2005 | Arsenal v Chelsea | L | 1-2 | FA Community Shield | |
| 14 Aug 2005 | Arsenal v Newcastle United | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 21 Aug 2005 | Chelsea v Arsenal | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 10 Sep 2005 | Middlesbrough v Arsenal | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 14 Sep 2005 | Arsenal v FC Thun | W | 2-1 | UEFA Champions League | Group B |
| 19 Sep 2005 | Arsenal v Everton | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 27 Sep 2005 | Ajax v Arsenal | W | 1-2 | UEFA Champions League | Group B |
| 02 Oct 2005 | Arsenal v Birmingham City | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 15 Oct 2005 | West Bromwich Albion v Arsenal | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 18 Oct 2005 | Sparta Praha v Arsenal | W | 0-2 | UEFA Champions League | Group B |
| 22 Oct 2005 | Arsenal v Manchester City | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 29 Oct 2005 | Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 02 Nov 2005 | Arsenal v Sparta Praha | W | 3-0 | UEFA Champions League | Group B |
| 05 Nov 2005 | Arsenal v Sunderland | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 19 Nov 2005 | Wigan Athletic v Arsenal | W | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 22 Nov 2005 | FC Thun v Arsenal | W | 0-1 | UEFA Champions League | Group B |
| 26 Nov 2005 | Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 03 Dec 2005 | Bolton Wanderers v Arsenal | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 10 Dec 2005 | Newcastle United v Arsenal | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 18 Dec 2005 | Arsenal v Chelsea | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 2005 | Charlton Athletic v Arsenal | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 28 Dec 2005 | Arsenal v Portsmouth | W | 4-0 | Premier League | |
| 31 Dec 2005 | Aston Villa v Arsenal | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 03 Jan 2006 | Arsenal v Manchester United | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 07 Jan 2006 | Arsenal v Cardiff City | W | 2-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 14 Jan 2006 | Arsenal v Middlesbrough | W | 7-0 | Premier League | |
| 21 Jan 2006 | Everton v Arsenal | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 24 Jan 2006 | Arsenal v Wigan Athletic | W |
2-1 Agg: 2-2 |
League Cup | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 01 Feb 2006 | Arsenal v West Ham United | L | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 11 Feb 2006 | Arsenal v Bolton Wanderers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 14 Feb 2006 | Liverpool v Arsenal | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 21 Feb 2006 | Real Madrid v Arsenal | W | 0-1 | UEFA Champions League | Round of 16 1st leg |
| 25 Feb 2006 | Blackburn Rovers v Arsenal | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 07 Mar 2006 | Arsenal v Real Madrid | D |
0-0 Agg: 1-0 |
UEFA Champions League | Round of 16 2nd leg |
| 12 Mar 2006 | Arsenal v Liverpool | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 18 Mar 2006 | Arsenal v Charlton Athletic | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 28 Mar 2006 | Arsenal v Juventus | W | 2-0 | UEFA Champions League | Quarter-final 1st leg |
| 01 Apr 2006 | Arsenal v Aston Villa | W | 5-0 | Premier League | |
| 05 Apr 2006 | Juventus v Arsenal | D |
0-0 Agg: 0-2 |
UEFA Champions League | Quarter-final 2nd leg |
| 09 Apr 2006 | Manchester United v Arsenal | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 15 Apr 2006 | Arsenal v West Bromwich Albion | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 19 Apr 2006 | Arsenal v Villarreal | W | 1-0 | UEFA Champions League | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 22 Apr 2006 | Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 25 Apr 2006 | Villarreal v Arsenal | D |
0-0 Agg: 0-1 |
UEFA Champions League | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 01 May 2006 | Sunderland v Arsenal | W | 0-3 | Premier League | |
| 04 May 2006 | Manchester City v Arsenal | W | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 07 May 2006 | Arsenal v Wigan Athletic | W | 4-2 | Premier League | |
| 17 May 2006 | Arsenal v Barcelona | L | 1-2 | UEFA Champions League | Final |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1993-94 | France | Toulon Under-21 | 4 | 1 |
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| 1993-94 | France | Under-18 | 1 | ||||
| 1994-95 | France | Toulon Under-21 | 4 | 1 |
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| 1994-95 | France | UEFA Under-21 | 6 | ||||
| 1994-95 | France | Under-21 | 2 | 2 |
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| 1995-96 | France | UEFA Under-21 | 7 | 4 |
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| 1995-96 | France | Under-21 v A | 1 | ||||
| 1996-97 | France | International Friendly | 1 | 4 |
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| 1996-97 | France | Olympics | 3 | 1 |
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| 1996-97 | France | Tournoi de France | 1 | ||||
| 1997-98 | France | FIFA World Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 1997-98 | France | International Friendly | 2 | 4 |
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| 1997-98 | France | King Hassan II Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1998-99 | France | International Friendly | 1 | 2 |
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| 1998-99 | France | Jean-Pierre Papin Testimonial | 1 | ||||
| 1998-99 | France | UEFA European Championship | 4 | 3 |
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| 1999-00 | France | Hassan II Tournament | 1 | ||||
| 1999-00 | France | International Friendly | 4 | 2 |
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| 1999-00 | France | UEFA European Championship | 1 | 2 |
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| 2000-01 | France | Childrens Charity | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | France | FIFA Confederations Cup | 4 | 1 |
2 |
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| 2000-01 | France | International Friendly | 2 | 3 |
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| 2001-02 | France | International Friendly | 5 | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | France | FIFA Confederations Cup | 2 | 3 |
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| 2002-03 | France | International Friendly | 1 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | France | FIFA Centenary International | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | France | International Friendly | 3 | 2 |
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| 2003-04 | France | UEFA European Championship | 5 | 2 |
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| 2004-05 | France | FIFA World Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | France | International Friendly | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec 1993 | France v Denmark | L | 1-2 | U18 | |
| 29 May 1994 | France v USA | W | 3-0 | Toulon Under-21 | Group A |
| 31 May 1994 | France v England | W | 3-0 | Toulon Under-21 | Group A |
| 02 Jun 1994 | France v Russia | D | 0-0 | Toulon Under-21 | Group A |
| 05 Jun 1994 | France v Portugal | L | 1-1 (2-3) | Toulon Under-21 | Semi-final |
| 17 Aug 1994 | France v Czech Republic | W | 3-1 | U21 | |
| 06 Sep 1994 | Slovakia v France | W | 0-3 | UEFA U21 | Group 1 |
| 07 Oct 1994 | France v Romania | D | 0-0 | UEFA U21 | Group 1 |
| 15 Nov 1994 | Poland v France | W | 0-4 | UEFA U21 | Group 1 |
| 13 Dec 1994 | Azerbaijan v France | W | 0-5 | UEFA U21 | Group 1 |
| 17 Jan 1995 | Netherlands v France | W | 1-2 | U21 | |
| 28 Mar 1995 | Israel v France | D | 1-1 | UEFA U21 | Group 1 |
| 26 Apr 1995 | France v Slovakia | L | 0-1 | UEFA U21 | Group 1 |
| 05 Jun 1995 | France v Korea Republic | W | 1-0 | Toulon Under-21 | Group A |
| 07 Jun 1995 | France v Scotland | L | 1-2 | Toulon Under-21 | Group A |
| 09 Jun 1995 | France v Mexico | W | 5-0 | Toulon Under-21 | Group A |
| 12 Jun 1995 | France v England | W | 2-0 | Toulon Under-21 | Semi-final |
| 14 Jun 1995 | France v Brazil | L | 0-1 | Toulon Under-21 | Final |
| 16 Aug 1995 | France v Poland | W | 4-1 | UEFA U21 | Group 1 |
| 06 Sep 1995 | France v Azerbaijan | W | 5-0 | UEFA U21 | Group 1 |
| 09 Oct 1995 | Romania v France | D | 0-0 | UEFA U21 | Group 1 |
| 15 Nov 1995 | France v Israel | W | 3-0 | UEFA U21 | Group 1 |
| 23 Jan 1996 | France v Morocco | W | 1-0 | U21 v A | |
| 13 Mar 1996 | Germany v France | D | 0-0 | UEFA U21 | Quarter-final |
| 26 Mar 1996 | France v Germany | W | 4-1 | UEFA U21 | Quarter-final |
| 28 May 1996 | Italy v France | L | 1-0 | UEFA U21 | Semi-final |
| 20 Jul 1996 | France v Australia | W | 2-0 | Olympics | Finals Group B |
| 22 Jul 1996 | France v Spain | D | 1-1 | Olympics | Finals Group B |
| 24 Jul 1996 | France v Saudi Arabia | W | 2-1 | Olympics | Finals Group B |
| 27 Jul 1996 | France v Portugal | L | 1-2 | Olympics | Quarter-final |
| 31 Aug 1996 | France v Mexico | W | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
| 09 Oct 1996 | France v Turkey | W | 4-0 | International Friendly | |
| 09 Nov 1996 | Denmark v France | L | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 22 Jan 1997 | Portugal v France | W | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 26 Feb 1997 | France v Netherlands | W | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
| 03 Jun 1997 | France v Brazil | D | 1-1 | Tournoi de France | |
| 11 Oct 1997 | France v South Africa | W | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
| 28 Jan 1998 | France v Spain | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 25 Feb 1998 | France v Norway | D | 3-3 | International Friendly | |
| 25 Mar 1998 | Russia v France | L | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 22 Apr 1998 | Sweden v France | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 27 May 1998 | Belgium v France | W | 0-1 | King Hassan II Cup | |
| 29 May 1998 | Morocco v France | L | 2-2 (5-6) | King Hassan II Cup | |
| 05 Jun 1998 | Finland v France | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 18 Jun 1998 | France v Saudi Arabia | W | 4-0 | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group C |
| 24 Jun 1998 | France v Denmark | W | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group C |
| 28 Jun 1998 | France v Paraguay | W | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Finals 2nd round |
| 19 Aug 1998 | Austria v France | D | 2-2 | International Friendly | |
| 05 Sep 1998 | Iceland v France | D | 1-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 4 |
| 10 Oct 1998 | Russia v France | W | 2-3 | UEFA European Championship | Group 4 |
| 14 Oct 1998 | France v Andorra | W | 2-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 4 |
| 20 Jan 1999 | France v Morocco | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 10 Feb 1999 | England v France | W | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 27 Mar 1999 | France v Ukraine | D | 0-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 4 |
| 31 Mar 1999 | France v Armenia | W | 2-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 4 |
| 30 May 1999 | France v World XI | D | 2-2 | Jean-Pierre Papin Testimonial | |
| 05 Jun 1999 | France v Russia | L | 2-3 | UEFA European Championship | Group 4 |
| 09 Jun 1999 | Andorra v France | W | 0-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 4 |
| 18 Aug 1999 | Northern Ireland v France | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 04 Sep 1999 | Ukraine v France | D | 0-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 4 |
| 13 Nov 1999 | France v Croatia | W | 3-0 | International Friendly | |
| 23 Feb 2000 | France v Poland | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 29 Mar 2000 | Scotland v France | W | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 26 Apr 2000 | France v Slovenia | W | 3-2 | International Friendly | |
| 28 May 2000 | Croatia v France | W | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 04 Jun 2000 | France v Japan | D | 2-2 | Hassan II Tournament | |
| 21 Jun 2000 | Netherlands v France | L | 3-2 | UEFA European Championship | Finals Group D |
| 28 Jun 2000 | France v Portugal | W | 2-1 | UEFA European Championship | Finals semi-final |
| 02 Jul 2000 | France v Italy | W | 2-1 | UEFA European Championship | Final |
| 16 Aug 2000 | France v World XI | W | 5-1 | Childrens Charity | |
| 02 Sep 2000 | France v England | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 27 Feb 2001 | France v Germany | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 24 Mar 2001 | France v Japan | W | 5-0 | International Friendly | |
| 28 Mar 2001 | Spain v France | L | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
| 25 Apr 2001 | France v Portugal | W | 4-0 | International Friendly | |
| 30 May 2001 | Korea Republic v France | W | 0-5 | FIFA Confederations Cup | Group A |
| 01 Jun 2001 | Australia v France | L | 1-0 | FIFA Confederations Cup | Group A |
| 03 Jun 2001 | France v Mexico | W | 4-0 | FIFA Confederations Cup | Group A |
| 07 Jun 2001 | France v Brazil | W | 2-1 | FIFA Confederations Cup | Semi-final |
| 10 Jun 2001 | Japan v France | W | 0-1 | FIFA Confederations Cup | Final |
| 15 Aug 2001 | France v Denmark | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 01 Sep 2001 | Chile v France | L | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
| 06 Oct 2001 | France v Algeria | W | 4-1 | International Friendly | |
| 11 Nov 2001 | Australia v France | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 13 Feb 2002 | France v Romania | W | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
| 12 Feb 2003 | France v Czech Republic | L | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 30 Apr 2003 | France v Egypt | W | 5-0 | International Friendly | |
| 18 Jun 2003 | France v Colombia | W | 1-0 | FIFA Confederations Cup | Group A |
| 20 Jun 2003 | France v Japan | W | 2-1 | FIFA Confederations Cup | Group A |
| 22 Jun 2003 | France v New Zealand | W | 5-0 | FIFA Confederations Cup | Group A |
| 26 Jun 2003 | France v Turkey | W | 3-2 | FIFA Confederations Cup | Semi-final |
| 29 Jun 2003 | France v Cameroon | W | 1-0 | FIFA Confederations Cup | Final |
| 20 Aug 2003 | Switzerland v France | W | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 06 Sep 2003 | France v Cyprus | W | 5-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 1 |
| 10 Sep 2003 | Slovenia v France | W | 0-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 1 |
| 11 Oct 2003 | France v Israel | W | 3-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 1 |
| 15 Nov 2003 | Germany v France | W | 0-3 | International Friendly | |
| 18 Feb 2004 | Belgium v France | W | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 20 May 2004 | France v Brazil | D | 0-0 | FIFA Centenary International | |
| 28 May 2004 | France v Andorra | W | 4-0 | International Friendly | |
| 06 Jun 2004 | France v Ukraine | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 13 Jun 2004 | France v England | W | 2-1 | UEFA European Championship | Finals Group B |
| 17 Jun 2004 | Croatia v France | D | 2-2 | UEFA European Championship | Finals Group B |
| 21 Jun 2004 | Switzerland v France | W | 1-3 | UEFA European Championship | Finals Group B |
| 25 Jun 2004 | France v Greece | L | 0-1 | UEFA European Championship | Quarter-final |
| 18 Aug 2004 | France v Bosnia and Herzegovina | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 04 Sep 2004 | France v Israel | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 4 |
| 08 Sep 2004 | Faroe Islands v France | W | 0-2 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 4 |
| 09 Oct 2004 | France v Republic of Ireland | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 4 |
| 13 Oct 2004 | Cyprus v France | W | 0-2 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 4 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.