SOCCER PLAYERS from Martinique

Top 6

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the most legendary Soccer Players of all time. This list of famous Soccer Players is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography’s online popularity.

1. Gérard Janvion (b. 1953)

With an HPI of 47.48, Gérard Janvion is the most famous Soccer Player.  His biography has been translated into 23 different languages on wikipedia.

Gérard Janvion (French pronunciation: [ʒeʁaʁ ʒɑ̃vjɔ̃]; born 21 August 1953) is a French former professional footballer who played as a defender. A French international from 1975 to 1982 he made 40 appearances for the France national team. Having started his senior career in 1972 at Saint-Étienne he went on to spend most of playing days there before joining Paris Saint-Germain in 1983. He retired from playing in 1987 after a two-year stint with Béziers.

2. Wendie Renard (b. 1990)

With an HPI of 40.45, Wendie Renard is the 2nd most famous Soccer Player.  Her biography has been translated into 31 different languages.

Wendie Thérèse Renard (born 20 July 1990) is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back and captains both Première Ligue club Lyon and the France national team. Renard is one of the most decorated players in modern women's club football. She has won a record 14 French league titles and eight European Cups. In 2019, the New York Times described her as an "institution" at Lyon, the most successful club in European women's football.

3. Emmanuel Rivière (b. 1990)

With an HPI of 34.60, Emmanuel Rivière is the 3rd most famous Soccer Player.  His biography has been translated into 26 different languages.

Emmanuel José Rivière (born 3 March 1990) is a former Martiniquais professional footballer. Rivière primarily played in the lead striker role, but can also operate on wings. He was a French youth international having played at all levels before switching to represent the Martinique national team.

4. David Regis (b. 1968)

With an HPI of 33.92, David Regis is the 4th most famous Soccer Player.  His biography has been translated into 15 different languages.

David Regis (French: Régis, born December 2, 1968) is a retired professional soccer player and coach who played as a defender. He was most recently the assistant coach of US Mondorf-les-Bains. Born in Martinique, he played for the United States at the 1998 and 2002 World Cups.

5. Steeven Langil (b. 1988)

With an HPI of 29.79, Steeven Langil is the 5th most famous Soccer Player.  His biography has been translated into 18 different languages.

Steeven Joël Langil (born 4 March 1988) is a Martiniquais footballer who plays as a winger for Khonkaen United in Thai League 1.

6. Garry Bocaly (b. 1988)

With an HPI of 25.09, Garry Bocaly is the 6th most famous Soccer Player.  His biography has been translated into 16 different languages.

Garry René Bertrand Bocaly (born 19 April 1988) is a French former professional footballer who played as a right back.