Eric Cantona
Eric Cantona is a retired French footballer, renowned for his time at Manchester United during the 1990s, where he became an iconic figure in English football. Known for his flamboyant style and charismatic personality, Cantona was instrumental in United's resurgence under Sir Alex Ferguson, helping the team secure multiple Premier League titles. His controversial behavior and fierce competitiveness on the pitch, combined with his philosophical musings off it, have made him a beloved and polarizing figure in the sport. Cantona's legacy includes not only his skills as a forward but also his role as a cultural icon, influencing generations of fans and players alike.
Born on May 24, 1966 (58 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 4,736 | $5,100 | 5$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 46,315 | $106,000 | 91$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 1,330 | $68,000 | 22$ |
| Monaco | 1 | 7.00 | 0.41% | +0% | 39,242 | 161 | $7,800 | 32$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 45,190 | $340,000 | 158$ |
| Totals | 6 | 160,284,388 | 97,732 | $526,900 | 308$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Monaco:
Éric Cantona is involved in the film Les Matins merveilleux, which is nominated for the Césars 2025.
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Vietnam:
Eric Cantona helped Man Utd win their first national championship in 26 years after transferring from Leeds.
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Croatia:
Eric Cantona is one of the few players who previously achieved similar scoring records as Salah.
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Ireland:
Éric Cantona, a former teammate of Peter Schmeichel at Manchester United, provides valuable insights in the documentary.
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Kenya:
Eric Cantona gave Kabras the perfect start after scoring an unconverted try in the opening minute of the match.
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Ireland:
Eric Cantona is good value as a talking head in the documentary about Peter Schmeichel.
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