David Ginola, a former French International football player of unparalleled excellence, has made a lasting impact on the beautiful game. He began his illustrious career in France, playing for Paris Saint-Germain, before making the move to the English Premier League, where he became a legendary figure at Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur.
As a player, David Ginola earned the nickname "El Magnifico" from the Spanish press, a testament to his mesmerizing displays against Barcelona and Real Madrid. He was voted 'Player of the Year' in both France (1994) and England (1999),a distinction shared by only one other French player.
After retiring from football, David Ginola pursued a variety of new passions, including acting and presenting. He attended classes at RADA (The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art) and made his debut as 'Didier the Butcher' in the prize-winning short film ROSBEEF, which premiered at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival.
David's subsequent roles included 'Mr. Firecul the Devil' in MR. FIRECUL and 'Corporal Dieter Max' in THE LAST DROP, a World War II heist movie that premiered at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival.
In addition to his film work, David Ginola has appeared in several television shows, including the leading role in THE CENTRE, BBC television, 2004, and comedy for City Lights, ITV (2006). He has also made appearances on BBC, BT Sport, and CNN television, as well as on BBC and talkSPORT radio in the UK.
In France, David Ginola presents live football broadcasts, as well as 'La France a un Incroyable Talent', the French version of 'Britain's Got Talent' for M6 Television. He has also hosted live broadcasts of the Ballon d'Or ceremony, which crowns the best female and male footballers playing in Europe.
David Ginola has been an ambassador for the successful bid to stage the Ryder Cup 2018 in France and hosted the 2018 Ryder Cup Opening Ceremony and Trophy Presentation. He has also used his charisma and presence to front commercials and advertising campaigns for major global brands such as Carte Noir, Nissan, l'Oreal, and Renault.
In addition to his professional endeavors, David Ginola has been involved in charitable work, including serving as a campaigner for the Red Cross Anti-Landmine campaign and as patron and president of the UK-based Vision and Sparks charities.
