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Olivier Dacourt

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Olivier Dacourt is a French former professional footballer born in 1974.

He began his professional career at RC Strasbourg, making his debut in 1993.

Dacourt broke Leeds United's transfer record in 2000 with a £7.2 million move from R.C. Lens.

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Биография

Early Life

Olivier Yohan Dacourt was born in Montreuil, Seine-Saint-Denis, France, in 1974. He began his football journey at a young age, eventually making his professional debut in Division 1 with RC Strasbourg on March 20, 1993. Dacourt quickly made a name for himself, scoring his first Ligue 1 goal for Strasbourg against Paris Saint-Germain in 1997.

Club Career

Dacourt's career took a significant turn when he transferred to Everton in 1998, where he made his Premier League debut against Aston Villa. Despite becoming a fan favorite, his time at Everton was marred by controversy, leading him to return to France to play for R.C. Lens. His impressive performances there earned him a record-breaking £7.2 million move to Leeds United in 2000. At Leeds, Dacourt became a key player, helping the team reach the Champions League semi-finals and consistently finishing in the top four of the Premier League. He later played for clubs such as AS Roma, Inter Milan, and Standard Liège, showcasing his skills as a tenacious midfielder.

International Career

Dacourt also had a notable international career, representing France at various levels. He played for the national team during the 1996 Summer Olympics and made his senior debut in the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2001. He was part of the squad that won the tournament in both 2001 and 2003, and he also participated in UEFA Euro 2004.

Personal Life and Legacy

Beyond football, Dacourt is known for being the brother-in-law of fellow footballer Norman Sylla. His contributions to the sport have been recognized through various honors, including winning the UEFA Intertoto Cup with Strasbourg and multiple Serie A titles with Inter Milan. Dacourt's journey through football reflects his dedication and skill, leaving a lasting impact on the clubs he represented and the national team.

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Карьера и клубы

Club career

Early career

Dacourt was born in Montreuil, Seine-Saint-Denis. He made his debut in Division 1 with Strasbourg on 20 March 1993 in an away game with Auxerre, which Strasbourg lost 2–0. On 24 May 1997, he scored his first Ligue 1 goal for Strasbourg in an away match against Paris Saint-Germain, however, Strasbourg lost the match 2–1. Dacourt transferred to Everton in 1998 and his debut game in the Premier League was a 0–0 draw against Aston Villa on 15 August 1998. On 23 September 1998, he scored his first goal in a League Cup tie against Huddersfield Town. Dacourt became a fan favourite with the Everton supporters, but was booed at the club's final home game of the season in May 1999 against West Ham after comments in a French article that he was unhappy at the club and looking to leave in the summer. Dacourt returned to France after one season at Everton to play for Lens, where he impressed and earned a multimillion-pound move back to the Premier League, joining the Yorkshire club Leeds United.

Leeds United

Dacourt joined Leeds United from Lens in a £7.2 million move in 2000, and broke Leeds' transfer record at the time. He proved to be an instant hero at Elland Road with his tenacious style and ball winning play. His time at Leeds saw them reach the Champions League semi finals and also finishing in the top 4 of the Premier League. He was a regular in centre midfield under manager David O'Leary, mainly partnering David Batty in Leeds' midfield. His form…

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International career

Dacourt played for France at the 1996 Summer Olympics. After impressing for Leeds United, his first senior appearance with the national team came against hosts South Korea in a match in the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2001, which France won 0–5, as they went on to win the tournament. He was a member of the French team that won the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup and also appeared at UEFA Euro 2004.