Robert Emmanuel Pires (born 29 October 1973) is a French football coach and former professional player.Pires played for French clubs Metz and Marseille prior to his time with Arsenal, where he won two FA Cups and two Premier League titles including the club's unbeaten season of 2003โ04.
A former France international, Pires earned 79 caps between 1996 and 2004 for his country, including winning both the 1998 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000.
He has been included in the PFA Team of the Year for the 2001โ02, 2002โ03 and 2003โ04 seasons, was the Player of the Tournament for the 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup, FWA Player of the Year for the 2001โ02 season, Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year for the 1995โ96 season, and was included in the FIFA 100 by Pelรฉ.
He was also voted by Arsenal fans as the 6th greatest player in the club's history.Pires played the majority of his career as a left winger, but could also play all across the midfield or in a position to support the forward line.