Only one member of the starting XI is still playing
GK – Lukasz Fabianski, Player for West Ham: The Polish goalkeeper is the only member of that 2010 side who is still playing professionally.
FB – Gael Clichy, France U21s Assistant Manager: Clichy ended his professional career in July 2023, and has since been part of the France U21s coaching staff.
CB – Laurent Koscielny, Lorient FC Sporting Director: Former players becoming Sporting Directors is a much more common move after retirement these days.
CB – Sebastien Squillaci, OGC Nice Assistant Manager: Much like Clichy, the French defender is an assistant manager, but at French side Nice.
FB – Bacary Sagna, Banaat FC Manager: Sagna retired in 2020, and he is now the manager of Dubai-based Women’s team Banaat FC.
