Raphaël Varane Biography: Wife, Children, Net Worth, Age, Transfer News, Instagram, Goals, Family, Club, Photos

Raphaël Varane is a French-born professional football player. He plays as a center-back for Premier League club Manchester United.

He is widely regarded as one of the world’s best defenders and one of his generation’s most successful players, having won 18 trophies with Real Madrid and the FIFA World Cup with France.

He is known for his defensive skills, leadership, speed, and aerial ability.

Profile

• Full name: Raphaël Xavier Varane
• Date of birth: 25 April 1993
• Age: 30 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Lille, France
• Nationality: French
• Profession: Footballer
• Height: 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
• Parents: Gaston Varane and Annie Varane
• Siblings: Jonathan Varane, Anthony Varane and Annabelle Varane
• Spouse: Camille Tytgat
• Children: Ruben Varane and Anais Varane
• Relationship status: Married
• Net worth: $35 million

Early Life & Education

Raphaël Varane, now 30, was born on 25 April 1993 in the city of Lille in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.

Raphaël Varane is of descent through his father, Gaston, who was originally from Le Morne-Rouge. His mother, Annie, on the other hand, was raised in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux.

He has three siblings: Jonathan, Anthony, and Annabelle. He grew up in a modest family and developed a passion for football early on.

He started playing for local club AS Hellemmes at seven and joined professional club RC Lens in 2002, despite some interest from his hometown club, Lille OSC.

He spent time at the Centre de Préformation de Football in nearby Liévin, a training center exclusively for players from the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region.

He attended the Lycée Fernand Darchicourt in Hénin-Beaumont, where he obtained his baccalauréat in 2010. He also studied for a degree in business management at the University of Lille but had to put his studies on hold when he moved to Spain to join Real Madrid in 2011.

Personal Life

Raphaël Varane married his childhood sweetheart, Camille Tytgat, in 2015. They met when they were both teenagers and have been together ever since.

They have two children: a son, Ruben, born in 2017, and a daughter, Anais, born in 2020. They live in Manchester, England, where Varane plays for Manchester United.

Varane is a devout Catholic with a cross tattoo on his right arm. He is also fluent in French, Spanish, and English. He is involved in various charitable causes, such as UNICEF, the Red Cross, and the Varane Foundation, which he founded in 2018 to support education and social inclusion for children in France and Africa.

Career

Raphaël Varane began his professional career with RC Lens in 2010, debuting in a Ligue 1 match against Montpellier at 17.

He quickly established himself as a regular starter and was impressed with his performances, attracting the attention of several European clubs, including Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, and Real Madrid.

He chose to join Real Madrid in 2011, signing a six-year contract for a fee of €10 million. He was recommended by compatriot and former Real Madrid player Zinedine Zidane, who was then the club’s sporting director.

He debuted for Real Madrid in a Copa del Rey match against Racing Santander in September 2011, becoming the youngest foreign player to play for the club at 18 years and 152 days. He scored his first goal for the club in a Champions League match against Ajax in December 2011.

Varane became a key player for Real Madrid under manager José Mourinho, who praised him as the best young defender in the world. He helped the club win the La Liga title in his debut season and the Supercopa de España.

He also played a crucial role in the club’s run to the semi-finals of the Champions League, where he scored two goals against Barcelona in the quarter-finals and another against Borussia Dortmund in the semi-finals.

However, he suffered a knee injury in May 2013, which sidelined him for several months and hampered his progress.

He returned to action in November 2013 but struggled to regain his form and fitness and faced competition from Pepe and Sergio Ramos for a place in the starting line-up.

Varane regained his confidence and consistency under manager Carlo Ancelotti, who gave him more opportunities to play.

He won his first Champions League title with Real Madrid in 2014, beating city rivals Atlético Madrid in the final. He also won the FIFA Club World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup the same year. He formed a solid partnership with Ramos in the center of defense and became a regular starter for the club.

He won his second Champions League title in 2016, defeating Atlético Madrid in the final. He also won the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup for the second time in 2016.

Varane continued his success with Real Madrid under manager Zinedine Zidane, who returned to the club as the head coach in 2016.

He won his third Champions League title in 2017, becoming the first player in history to win three consecutive Champions League titles with the same club.

He also won the La Liga title for the second time, the UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup for the third time.

He won his fourth Champions League title in 2018, again beating Liverpool in the final. He also won the Supercopa de España for the second time in 2017. He became one of the club’s vice-captains in 2018 following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.

He reached his 300th appearance for Real Madrid in 2019, becoming the youngest defender to do so in the club’s history. He won his third La Liga title in 2020 and the Supercopa de España for the third time in 2020.

Varane left Real Madrid in 2021 after 10 seasons with the club. He signed a four-year contract with Manchester United, joining his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, who returned to the club in 2021.

Net Worth

Raphaël Varane is a multimillionaire. Varane is estimated to be worth around $35 million, earning him a spot on the list of the richest athletes in the world.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @raphaelvarane
• Twitter handle: @raphaelvarane