Cédric Carrasso
A steadfast French goalkeeper who anchored Bordeaux's most successful modern era, claiming multiple domestic trophies over a long career.
Born 1981 (age 45)·French footballer·Birthday: December 30·Millennials
Biography
Cédric Carrasso embodied the reliable, commanding presence of a classic French goalkeeper, spending his peak years as the last line of defense for Girondins de Bordeaux. His career was a testament to resilience and timing, overcoming early struggles for a starting spot at Marseille to find a perfect home in Bordeaux in 2009. There, under manager Laurent Blanc, he became a cornerstone of a team that enjoyed a golden period, winning Ligue 1, the Coupe de la Ligue, and the Trophée des Champions. Carrasso's style was not about flashy acrobatics but about organization, consistency, and a calm authority that steadied his defense. While his single cap for the French national team was a brief honor in a crowded era for French keepers, his legacy is firmly tied to the Stade Chaban-Delmas, where he provided a decade of dependable service and lifted major silverware.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Cédric was born in 1981, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Cédric Was Born
The biggest hits of 1981
#1 Movie
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Best Picture
Chariots of Fire
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Cédric's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1981Born
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1986Started school
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1994Became a teenager
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1997Could drive
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
1999Could vote
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2002Turned 21
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2011Turned 30
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2021Turned 40
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 45 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Ligue 1 title with Bordeaux in the 2008–09 season.
- Lifted the Coupe de la Ligue twice with Bordeaux in 2007 and 2009.
- Secured the Trophée des Champions (French Super Cup) with Bordeaux in 2008 and 2009.
- Made over 250 appearances for Girondins de Bordeaux between 2009 and 2017.
Did You Know?
His younger brother, Johan Carrasso, is also a professional goalkeeper.
He kept a clean sheet in his only appearance for the France national team, a 2-0 win over Bosnia in 2011.
He began his professional career at Olympique de Marseille but spent several seasons on loan at other clubs before establishing himself.
“A clean sheet is the goalkeeper's ultimate contribution to the team.”
