David Ginola Biography: Age, Wife, Movies, Children, Height, Stats, Parents, Prime

Biography

David Ginola-Ceze is a celebrated French former professional footballer, born on January 25, 1967, in Gassin, France.

Renowned for his flair, dribbling skills, and charismatic personality, he played as a winger for clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Aston Villa during the 1990s and early 2000s.

Ginola won the French Ligue 1 title with PSG in 1994 and was named the French Player of the Year in 1994. After retiring in 2002, he transitioned into punditry, acting, and media work, becoming a popular figure on French and British television.

French former footballer and television actor
David Ginola
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	David Ginola-Ceze
Stage Name:	David Ginola
Born:	25 January 1967 (age 58 years old)
Place of Birth:	Gassin, France
Nationality:	French
Education:	Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA)
Height:	1.86 m
Parents:	René Ginola, Mireille Collet
Siblings:	N/A
Spouse:	Coraline Ginola (m. 1991–2016)
Girlfriend • Partner:	Joëlle Pinquier (1993), Maëva Denat (2016), Naima Belkhiati (2000)
Children:	Carla Ginola, Andrea Ginola, Joy Ginola, Ever Ginola
Occupation:	Footballer • Actor
Net Worth:	$800,000-$2 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

David Ginola was born on January 25, 1967, in Gassin, France. His parents were René Ginola and Mireille Collet, of Italian descent, contributing to his self-described French and “macho Italian” identity.

Raised in Sainte-Maxime, near Saint-Tropez, he grew up in a modest family environment that emphasized discipline. Information about siblings, but he is a Christian.

His formal education included acting training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), which supported his post-football career in media and acting, and he also completed a coaching course with the Football Association of Wales (FAW).

Ginola’s early football journey began with Sporting Club de Toulon’s youth team in the early 1980s, setting the stage for his professional career.

Career

David Ginola, born on January 25, 1967, in Gassin, France, enjoyed a distinguished football career as a winger from 1985 to 2002, remembered for his flair, technical brilliance, and charisma on the pitch.

He began his professional journey with Sporting Club de Toulon in 1985, making his Ligue 1 debut before rising to prominence at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

Between 1992 and 1995, Ginola won the Ligue 1 title in 1994, the Coupe de France in 1993 and 1995, and the Coupe de la Ligue in 1995. His outstanding performances earned him the French Player of the Year award in 1994.

In 1995, he made the move to the English Premier League, joining Newcastle United, where his dazzling dribbling and creativity quickly made him a fan favorite.

Ginola transferred to Tottenham Hotspur in 1997, achieving one of the peaks of his career in 1999 when he won both the PFA Player of the Year and the Football Writers’ Player of the Year awards, alongside lifting the League Cup. Later chapters of his career included spells at Aston Villa (2000–2002) and Everton (2002), before his retirement in the same year.

On the international stage, Ginola represented France between 1990 and 1995, earning 17 caps and scoring three goals. Despite his talent, his international career was clouded by controversy, and he was excluded from the squad for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on home soil.

Following his retirement, Ginola transitioned into media and acting, having trained at RADA, and became a respected football pundit with major outlets such as BBC, Canal+, and BT Sport. Although he completed a coaching course with the Football Association of Wales, his post-playing career has largely centered on media work.

Social Media

• Wikipedia: David Ginola
• Instagram: David Ginola (@davidginolaofficial)
• IMDb: David Ginola
• Twitter: David Ginola (@teamginola) / X

Personal Life

David Ginola, born on January 25, 1967, in Gassin, France, is 58 years old. He stands at 1.86 meters (6 feet 1 inch) tall.

Ginola married French fashion model Coraline Ginola (Coraline Delpin) in 1991, and the couple lived near Saint-Tropez.

Their marriage lasted 25 years before ending in 2016, following reports of his infidelity and multiple affairs. Together, they have two children: a son, Andrea Ginola (born around 1994), and a daughter, Carla Ginola (born around 1998).

In addition to his children with Coraline, Ginola fathered a daughter, Joy Ginola, in 1993 from a relationship with Joëlle Pinquier. After initially refusing a DNA test, he was confirmed as Joy’s father, and Pinquier successfully pursued child support claims against him in court.

Following his separation from Coraline, Ginola entered a long-term relationship with French model and actress Maëva Denat in 2016. Despite the 22-year age difference, the couple has remained together and welcomed a daughter, Ever Ginola, in February 2018.

Over the years, Ginola’s personal life has attracted media attention, including a reported relationship with singer Naima Belkhiati in 2000 during his marriage to Coraline, as well as other affairs that contributed to the breakdown of his first marriage.

Net Worth

David Ginola’s net worth is estimated to be between $800,000 and $2 million.

His wealth stems from his successful football career with clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Aston Villa, where he earned significant salaries, including a reported £23,000 per week at Tottenham.

Additional income sources include brand endorsements with companies like L’Oréal and Morgan, acting roles in films like Rosbeef, punditry for BBC, BT Sport, and Canal+, and his ownership of a vineyard in Provence.

Body of Work

Football Career (1985–2002)

• Sporting Club de Toulon (1985–1988): Debuted in Ligue 1, playing as a winger.
• RC Paris (1988–1990): Continued development in French football.
• Stade Brestois (1990–1992): Gained prominence in Ligue 1.
• Paris Saint-Germain (1992–1995): Won Ligue 1 (1994), Coupe de France (1993, 1995), Coupe de la Ligue (1995); named French Player of the Year (1994).
• Newcastle United (1995–1997): Played in the English Premier League, known for flair and creativity.
• Tottenham Hotspur (1997–2000): Won the League Cup (1999), named PFA Player of the Year and Football Writers’ Player of the Year (1999).
• Aston Villa (2000–2002): Limited appearances toward the end of his career.
• Everton (2002): Brief stint before retirement.
• International Career (1990–1995): Earned 17 caps for France, scoring 3 goals.

Media and Punditry

• Television Punditry:
  • Regular pundit for BBC, including coverage of Match of the Day.
  • Worked with BT Sport (now TNT Sports) for Premier League and European football analysis.
  • Appeared on Canal+ in France, covering Ligue 1 and international matches.
  • Contributed to CNN and Sky Sports as a football analyst.
• Television Appearances:
  • Competed on Danse avec les stars (French Dancing with the Stars) in 2011.
  • Participated in La France a un incroyable talent (France’s Got Talent) as a guest.
  • Hosted and appeared on various French TV shows, leveraging his charisma.

Acting

• Film Roles:
  • Appeared in the short film Rosbeef (2000) as Marc.
  • Starred in The Last Drop (2006), a World War II action film, playing Cpl. Dieter Max.
  • Featured in the TV movie Mr Firecul (2004).
• Training: Studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) to support his post-football career.

Other Ventures

• Endorsements:
  • Brand ambassador for L’Oréal, promoting haircare products.
  • Worked with fashion brand Morgan for clothing endorsements.
  • Collaborated with Renault and other brands during his football career.
• Business:
  • Owns a vineyard in Provence, producing wine as part of his entrepreneurial efforts.
• Coaching:
  • Completed a coaching course with the Football Association of Wales (FAW), though he did not pursue a full-time coaching career.

Notable Achievements

• Football Awards:
  • French Player of the Year (1994).
  • PFA Player of the Year (1999).
  • Football Writers’ Player of the Year (1999).
• Charity and Advocacy:
  • Ambassador for the British Heart Foundation, raising awareness about heart health after surviving a cardiac arrest in 2016.