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== Career == |
== Career == |
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Koscielny began his career at [[En Avant de Guingamp]] where he played primarily as a full-back. Seeking a chance in central defense, he joined [[Tours FC]] in 2007. During the [[Ligue 2 2008–09|2008–09]] season, he scored 5 goals in 34 games playing in defense. In May 2009, the [[National Union of Professional Football Players|UNFP]] named Koscielny in [[Ligue 2]]'s best XI for 2008–09.<ref name=11best>{{cite news | author = | url = http://www.francefootball.fr/Football/breves2009/20090524_185137_alo-o-efoulou-meilleur-joueur-de-l2.html | title = Meilleurs joueurs de L2 | date = 2009-05-24 | work = France Football | accessdate = 2009-06-16}}</ref> On 16 June 2009, [[FC Lorient]] signed Koscielny on a four-year contract for around 1.5 million euros, fending off interest from other Ligue 1 clubs. |
Koscielny began his career at [[En Avant de Guingamp]] where he played primarily as a full-back. Seeking a chance in central defense, he joined [[Tours FC]] in 2007. During the [[Ligue 2 2008–09|2008–09]] season, he scored 5 goals in 34 games playing in defense. In May 2009, the [[National Union of Professional Football Players|UNFP]] named Koscielny in [[Ligue 2]]'s best XI for 2008–09.<ref name=11best>{{cite news | author = | url = http://www.francefootball.fr/Football/breves2009/20090524_185137_alo-o-efoulou-meilleur-joueur-de-l2.html | title = Meilleurs joueurs de L2 | date = 2009-05-24 | work = France Football | accessdate = 2009-06-16}}</ref> On 16 June 2009, [[FC Lorient]] signed Koscielny on a four-year contract for around 1.5 million euros, fending off interest from other Ligue 1 clubs. Koscielny is strongly tipped to move to English Premier League Club Arsenal FC. |
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== International career == |
== International career == |
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Revision as of 02:37, 16 June 2010
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Laurent Koscielny | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | FC Lorient | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| En Avant Guingamp | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2007 | En Avant Guingamp | 40 | (0) |
| 2007–2009 | Tours FC | 67 | (6) |
| 2009– | FC Lorient | 35 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:59, May 20, 2010 (UTC) | |||
Laurent Koscielny (born 10 September 1985 in Tulle) is a French football player of Polish descent who currently plays for FC Lorient in Ligue 1. He is a centre-back.
Career
Koscielny began his career at En Avant de Guingamp where he played primarily as a full-back. Seeking a chance in central defense, he joined Tours FC in 2007. During the 2008–09 season, he scored 5 goals in 34 games playing in defense. In May 2009, the UNFP named Koscielny in Ligue 2's best XI for 2008–09.[1] On 16 June 2009, FC Lorient signed Koscielny on a four-year contract for around 1.5 million euros, fending off interest from other Ligue 1 clubs. Koscielny is strongly tipped to move to English Premier League Club Arsenal FC.
International career
In addition to France, Koscielny is also eligible to play for Poland due to his Polish roots.[2] Koscielny has decided to apply for Polish citizenship but as yet, has not made a decision on which country he will represent.
References
- ^ "Meilleurs joueurs de L2". France Football. 2009-05-24. Retrieved 2009-06-16.
- ^ "Koscielny songe lui aussi à prendre la nationalité polonaise". RMC.fr. 2009-08-19. Retrieved 2009-08-19.
External links
- Laurent Koscielny – French league stats at LFP – also available in French (archived)
- lequipe.fr