Emmanuel Rivière

Emmanuel Rivière

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Emmanuel Rivière is a French footballer born in 1990.

Rivière played as a forward and was a French youth international before representing the Martinique national team.

He began his career at local club Espoir Sainte-Luce in Martinique before moving to AS Saint-Étienne.

Biography

Early Life

Emmanuel José Rivière was born in 1990 in Martinique, where he began his football journey playing for local club Espoir Sainte-Luce. His talent was evident early on, particularly during the Coupe Nationale des 14 ans, which caught the attention of several French clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain and Lyon. Ultimately, he signed with AS Saint-Étienne, a decision influenced by the club's legendary status in Martinique, much to the delight of his family.

Career

Rivière's professional career kicked off at AS Saint-Étienne, where he signed his first contract in 2008. Although he spent his initial year primarily with the reserves, he made his professional debut in January 2009. Over the years, he played for several clubs, including Toulouse FC, AS Monaco, and Newcastle United, showcasing his versatility as a forward who could also operate on the wings. His international career began with the French youth teams, where he represented France at various levels before switching allegiance to the Martinique national team in 2019. Notably, he scored a penalty against the United States in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup, marking a significant moment in his international career.

Legacy

Rivière's career is marked by his contributions to clubs in both France and abroad, including stints in the Premier League and Ligue 2. He won the Ligue 2 title with AS Monaco in the 2012-13 season and with FC Metz in the 2018-19 season. His journey from a local talent in Martinique to a professional footballer in Europe serves as an inspiration for many young athletes from the region.

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Career & Clubs

Career statistics

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International

Scores and results list Martinique's goal tally first.

Rivière's goal against the United States in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup, on a penalty kick, was the only time the USA conceded a goal in the entire tournament.

Club career

Early career

Rivière began his football career playing on the French overseas department of Martinique playing for local side Espoir Sainte-Luce in the commune of Sainte-Luce. He attracted interest from French clubs on the mainland after his performances at the annual Coupe Nationale des 14 ans, which was held at the Clairefontaine academy. Notable clubs that scouted him included Paris Saint-Germain, Lyon and Saint-Étienne. The player signed for Saint-Étienne citing the club's history stating, "The ASSE is legendary in Martinique. They're a very big club. My family was happy to see me sign here. My father, who follows a lot of football, talks about them often."

Saint-Étienne

During his early years at the club, former Saint-Étienne striker and fellow Martiniquais Frédéric Piquionne served as a mentor. Rivière made his debut in the reserves at the age of 16. During the summer of 2008, he signed his first professional contract agreeing to a three-year deal, which kept him with the Rhône-Alpes-based outfit until 2011. For the duration of 2008, Rivière did not see any playing time with the senior team; he featured only in the reserves. He made his professional debut on 3 January 2009 in a Coupe de France match against Bordeaux. He started the match and played the full 90 minutes with Saint-Étienne picking up a 1–0 victory courtesy of a goal from Bafétimbi Gomis in the 74th minute. He made his league debut on 31 January in a match against rivals Lyon, coming on…

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Toulouse FC (2011–2013)
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AS Monaco FC (2013–2014)
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Newcastle United F.C. (2014–2017)
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France national under-17 association football team (2006–2007)
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France national under-18 association football team (2007–2008)
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France national under-19 association football team (2008–2009)
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France national under-21 association football team (2010–2012)
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France national under-16 association football team (2005–2006)
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France national under-17 association football team (2007–2007)
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Club Atlético Osasuna (2016–2017)
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FC Metz (2017–2019)
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Cosenza Calcio (2019–2020)
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F.C. Crotone (2020–2021)
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Martinique national football team (2019–2021)
League
Premier League
National team
France
National team
Martinique
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AS Saint-Étienne (2008–2011)

Legacy

Honours

Monaco

Ligue 2: 2012–13 Metz

Ligue 2: 2018–19

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Description

French footballer (born 1990)

Position

forward

Extract from Wikipedia

Emmanuel José Rivière is a French former professional footballer. Rivière primarily played in the lead striker role, but could also operate on wings. He was a French youth international having played at all levels before switching to represent the Martinique national team.

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