He faced a career-threatening ankle infection early in his career but made a successful comeback.
Gonalons played for Granada CF from 2019 to 2022 before moving to Clermont Foot 63.
He represented the France national under-21 team from 2009 to 2010.
Биография
Early Life
Maxime Gonalons was born in Vénissieux, a suburb of Lyon, France, in 1989. He began his football journey at a young age, joining the local club Villefranche before moving to Olympique Lyonnais at just 10 years old. Gonalons progressed through the youth ranks, showcasing his talent as a midfielder.
Career
Gonalons made his professional debut with Olympique Lyonnais in 2009, where he played until 2017. During his time at Lyon, he faced significant challenges, including a serious ankle infection that threatened his career. However, he persevered and became a key player for the team, contributing to their success in various competitions. After leaving Lyon, Gonalons had stints with AS Roma, Sevilla FC, and Granada CF, before joining Clermont Foot 63 in 2022. On the international stage, he represented France at various youth levels and earned his first senior cap in 2011 against the United States.
Personal Life
Off the pitch, Gonalons is known to be family-oriented; he is the cousin of fellow footballer Lucas Camelo. His journey from a youth player in Lyon to a professional footballer is a testament to his dedication and resilience in the sport.
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Галерея
Карьера и клубы
On 11 November 2011, Gonalons received his first cap for the French senior team in a friendly match against the United States.
Youth career
Gonalons had been with Lyon since the age of 10 climbing through the club's youth sections after joining the club from local outfit Villefranche. For the 2007–08 season, at the age of 18, he was promoted to the club's Championnat de France Amateur team appearing in 26 matches scoring two goals. Lyon finished in a respectable 7th in their group, but weren't allowed progression to the playoffs. The next season, he again spent with the CFA squad, however, during the summer leading up to the season, Gonalons picked up a staph infection on his ankle, which was, at one point, deemed career threatening with reportedly future diagnosis of sepsis and amputation. However, over the course of the season, Gonalons gradually got back into playing shape and eventually returned to the team. He made 24 appearances scoring 3 goals, one each against local rivals Lyon Duchère and Saint-Étienne, and one against Marignane. Lyon finished first among professional clubs in the group and qualified for the playoffs. Gonalons started both the 4–3 semi-final win on penalties and the 3–0 victory over Sochaux in the final picking up a yellow card.
Lyon
Following the season, on 6 July 2009, Gonalons signed his first professional contract agreeing to a one-year deal with the club. The club does have the option to keep him for the next two seasons over after the one-year deal expires. Gonalons was assigned the number 41 shirt and trained with the senior team during pre-season.…
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- Olympique Lyonnais (2009–2017)
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- France national under-19 association football team (2007–2008)
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- France national under-21 association football team (2009–2010)
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- France men's national association football team (2011–2015)
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- AS Roma (2017–2020)
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- Sevilla FC (2018–2019)
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- Granada CF (2019–2020)
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- Granada CF (2020–2022)
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- Clermont Foot 63 (2022–2024)
- National team
- France
Личное
Gonalons was born in Vénissieux, Metropolis of Lyon. He is the cousin of the footballer Lucas Camelo.
Клубы
Играл вместе с
- Aadil AssanaClermont Foot 63 · 2013–2013
- Aadil AssanaFrance national under-19 association football team · 2011–2011
- Aarón EscandellGranada CF · 2018–2022
Abde RebbachGranada CF · 2025–2025
Abdelaziz Ben TifourFrance men's national association football team · 1952–1957- Abdelaziz KamaraFrance national under-19 association football team
- Abdelhakim OmraniFrance national under-19 association football team · 2009–2009
- Abdelhakim OmraniFrance national under-19 association football team · 2010–2010
Abdelhamid El KaoutariFrance national under-19 association football team · 2008–2009
- Abdelhamid KermaliOlympique Lyonnais · 1955–1959
- Abdelkader Ben BoualiFrance men's national association football team · 1937–1937
Abdelkader GhezzalOlympique Lyonnais
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Паспорт
Идентификаторы и алиасы
Maxime Gonalons is a French former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
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