After eight seasons at Bayern, Willy Sagnol has achieved cult status. A full-blooded cry of “Willyyyyy“ rings round the Allianz Arena whenever the France international is on the ball. Rated one of the best right-backs in the world, 2007-8 was a season to forget for Sagnol as he struggled for form following an eight-month injury lay-off, although the 2006 World Cup runner-up was a valuable and authoritative member of the France squad at the 2008 European championships, promising good things ahead in the new season.
| Position | Defence |
|---|---|
| Date & place of birth | 18 March 1977 in St. Etienne (France) |
| Star sign | Pisces |
| Nickname | - |
| Height/weight/shoe size | 1.82 m / 81 kg / 43 |
| Marital status | Married, two children (Chiara, Sandro) |
| Education | High school |
| Attributes | Warm, generous |
| Hobbies | Movies, music, travel, TV, shopping |
| Motto | "Live and let live!" |
| Previous clubs | AS St. Etienne (1990–97) AS Monaco (1997–00) |
| Date signed | 1 July 2000 |
| Contract until | 30 June 2010 |
| Career record | World Club Cup 2001 Champions League 2001 German championship 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008 German Cup 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008 League Cup 2000, 2004, 2007 French championship 2000 with Monaco 2006 World Cup runner-up Appeared at 2002 World Cup Appeared at Euro 2004 and Euro 2008 |