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Introduction
Wendie Renard is a French professional footballer who plays as a center-back and captains both Division 1 Féminine club Lyon and the France national team. She is one of the most decorated players in modern women’s club football.
Renard 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. Renard is physically strong, has good pace and technique, and she is capable of scoring powerful headers.
Early life
| Name | Wendie Renard |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
| Occupation | Footballer |
| Age | 33 years |
| Height | 1.87m |
Wendie Thérèse Renard was born on July 20, 1990 (age 33 years) in Schœlcher, Martinique, France. She was raised in Martinique, a French island in the Lesser Antilles. She is the youngest of four daughters. Her father died of lung cancer when she was eight years old. Prior to moving to the mainland, Renard played for Essor-Préchotain on her home island.
Renard flew to mainland France for a trial at Clairefontaine at age 15 but was not accepted into the national training program. She subsequently took the train to Lyon and, after a more successful trial, landed a spot with Lyon. She left Martinique to permanently live in Lyon at the age of sixteen.
Club career
Wendie Renard joined Lyon in 2006 and, since the 2007–08 season, has been a regular within the starting eleven winning fourteen consecutive league titles from 2006 to 2020, as well numerous Challenge de France trophies. In 2010, Renard featured in the final match of the UEFA Women’s Champions League and, in the 2010–11 edition, helped Lyon win the competition.
Renard scored the opening goal in a 2–0 win over Turbine Potsdam in the final. On 26 August 2020, she scored the winning goal in a 1–0 win against Paris Saint-Germain in the 2019–20 UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-finals, to eventually win the competition for the seventh time in her career.
International career
Wendie Renard is a former women’s youth international having played at under-19 and under-20 level. She made her debut for the France women’s national team at the 2011 Cyprus Cup in a match against Switzerland. Renard has since represented France in two FIFA Women’s World Cups and two Olympics, and was the team captain from September 2013.
Renard was stripped of the captaincy after the Euro 2017 tournament and was ultimately succeeded by Amandine Henry. Renard regained the captaincy in September 2021. At the 2019 World Cup on home soil, Renard scored three goals in the group stage: a brace against South Korea and a penalty against Nigeria. She also scored an own goal against Norway.
She scored a consolation goal in France’s 2–1 quarter-final defeat to the United States. The 6 foot 2 inch-tall defender was the tallest player at that edition of the World Cup. On 24 February 2023, Renard announced she would not play at the World Cup later that year to “preserve her mental health”.
According to a report in French multimedia outlet RMC Sport, Renard has decided not to play for the national team as long as coach Corinne Diacre is in charge. After Diacre was sacked in early March 2023, Renard said she was open to a return to the team if selected. In France’s second match of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, she scored the winning goal against Brazil.
Husband
Wendie Renard has no husband, partner, or children as of August 2023. The footballer rarely speaks about her personal life which includes her husband, boyfriend, or partner.
Wendie Renard net worth
How much is Wendie Renard worth? Wendie Renard net worth is estimated at around $5 million. Her main source of income is from her primary work as a footballer. Wendie Renard’s salary per month and other career earnings are over $389,980 dollars annually. Her remarkable achievements have earned her some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy car trips. She is one of the richest and most influential female footballers in France. She stands at an appealing height of 1.87m and has a good body weight which suits her personality.