Malbranque won the Coupe de la Ligue with Lyon and the UEFA Intertoto Cup with Fulham during his career.
Malbranque was called up to the senior France squad but never earned a cap.
He returned to Olympique Lyonnais for a second spell in 2012, continuing his professional career.
Биография
Early Life
Steed Claude Malbranque was born in Belgium in 1980 to French parents. He began his football journey at a young age, joining the youth academy of Olympique Lyonnais in 1995. During his time there, he showcased his talent by winning multiple championships, including the Under-15 championship twice and the Under-17 Cup. He also captained the French Under-18 team, demonstrating his leadership skills early on.
Career
Malbranque made his professional debut for Lyon in February 1998, quickly establishing himself as a promising midfielder. Over his first spell at Lyon, he played 96 matches, contributing to the team's success in domestic competitions. In 2001, he transitioned to the Premier League, signing with Fulham for approximately £4.5 million. His time at Fulham was marked by impressive performances, where he scored 44 goals in 211 appearances, earning a reputation as a fan favorite.
After five successful years at Fulham, Malbranque moved to Tottenham Hotspur in 2006, where he continued to excel before returning to Lyon for a second spell in 2012. Throughout his club career, he also represented the France national team at various levels, including the Under-21s, and was part of the squad that reached the final of the 2002 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.
Legacy
Malbranque's career is highlighted by several honors, including winning the Coupe de la Ligue with Lyon and the UEFA Intertoto Cup with Fulham. His versatility on the field, playing as a winger, attacking midfielder, and central midfielder, showcases his adaptability and skill. Despite his unsuccessful attempts to secure a spot in the senior France squad, his contributions to club football have left a lasting impact on the teams he played for.
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Карьера и клубы
Lyon
He was a trainee at Lyon youth academy between 1995 and 1997, during which time he won the Under-15 championship twice, the Under-17 Cup and the reserve team championship. He also captained the French Under-18 side. He made his professional debut for the club in a 1–1 draw against Montpellier on 21 February 1998 aged 18. He went on to play a total of 96 games for the club, which included 12 appearances and two goals in the Champions League and seven appearances in the UEFA Cup. Malbranque was an unused substitute in the final as Lyon won the 2001 French Coupe de la Ligue. During his time at the club, there was a chance to join English club Arsenal after impressing in a Champions League tie at Highbury and the following tie, a 3–0 victory over Bayern Munich at Stade de Gerland. He rejected the move as he felt he was not ready to play in the Premier League.
Fulham
He eventually made his move to the Premier League in 2001, joining Fulham for a fee believed to be £4.5 million, making his debut in a 3–2 defeat at Old Trafford against Manchester United. He went on to score 10 goals in his first season. As a result, making an impressive display in his first season at Fulham, Malbranque was described by Christian Damiano, who has kept track of Malbranque's development since he was 13-year-old, as "the number 10 position that Zidane excels at Fulham". He became a firm favourite during his five years at the club, playing a total of 211 games and scoring 44…
Born in Belgium to French parents, Malbranque was called up to the French Under-21s and was part of the squad of Les Bleus that lost to the Czech Republic in the final of the 2002 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship. In February 2004, after failing to break into France's senior squad, Malbranque expressed an interest in representing the Belgium national team. However, the Red Devils' coach Aimé Anthuenis claimed that Malbranque was not eligible to represent the country. A month later, Malbranque was called into the senior France squad for a friendly against the Netherlands but was an unused squad member. In November 2012, Malbranque received a call-up to the French squad for a friendly against Italy but again failed to earn his debut cap.
- Club
- AS Saint-Étienne (2011–2011)
- Club
- Sunderland A.F.C. (2008–2011)
- Club
- Olympique Lyonnais (1998–2001)
- Club
- Tottenham Hotspur F.C. (2006–2008)
- Club
- Fulham F.C. (2001–2006)
- Club
- Olympique Lyonnais (2012–)
- Club
- France national under-21 association football team (2000–2002)
- League
- Premier League
- National team
- France
Наследие
Lyon
Coupe de la Ligue: 2000–01 Fulham
UEFA Intertoto Cup: 2002 Tottenham Hotspur
Football League Cup: 2007–08
Клубы
Играл вместе с
Aaron HughesFulham F.C. · 2007–2014
Aaron LennonTottenham Hotspur F.C. · 2005–2015
Aaron McEneffTottenham Hotspur F.C.- Abdelaziz KamaraAS Saint-Étienne · 2000–2006
- Abdelhamid KermaliOlympique Lyonnais · 1955–1959
Abdelkader FerhaouiAS Saint-Étienne · 1998–2000
Abdelkader GhezzalOlympique Lyonnais
Abdelkrim MerryAS Saint-Étienne · 1986–1987
Abdeslam OuaddouFulham F.C. · 2001–2003
Abdou DialloFrance national under-21 association football team · 2016–2019
Abdou Kader ManganeSunderland A.F.C. · 2013–2013
Abdoul CamaraFrance national under-21 association football team · 2011–2011
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Идентификаторы и алиасы
Steed Claude Malbranque is a former professional footballer who principally played as a winger or attacking midfielder. During his second spell at Lyon he also played as a central midfielder. Born in Belgium, Malbranque represented France at international level.
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