The Bayern Munich French star suffered a serious head wound in a car accident when he was an baby, but believes that the mockery he suffered as a child helped him become who he is now.

Franck Ribéry was involved in a car accident when he was just two years old, which left him requiring 100 stitches for a head wound.

Ribéry says that he is proud of his scar and that it gives him strength.

Franck Ribéry was involved in a car accident when he was just two years old, which left him requiring 100 stitches for a head wound.

“I’m proud of my scar, It gave me strength and forged my character.”

“You have to be mentally strong to withstand the ridicule of other children and the stares of adults.”

Ribery led his team to another victory yesterday against Barcelona (2-0).