Jean-François Christophe Explained

Jean-François Christophe
Birth Date:27 June 1987
Birth Place:Creil, France
Height:1.86 m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Boussu Dour Borinage
Youthyears1:–2007
Youthclubs1:RC Lens
Years1:2007–2008
Clubs1:Portsmouth
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2007–2008
Clubs2:→ AFC Bournemouth (loan)
Caps2:10
Goals2:1
Years3:2008
Clubs3:→ Yeovil Town (loan)
Caps3:5
Goals3:0
Years4:2008
Clubs4:→ Southend United (loan)
Caps4:14
Goals4:1
Years5:2008–2010
Caps5:55
Goals5:4
Years6:2010
Caps6:1
Goals6:0
Years7:2010–2011
Clubs7:AFC Compiègne
Caps7:3
Goals7:0
Years8:2011–2012
Clubs8:Lincoln City
Caps8:27
Goals8:2
Years9:2012–2013
Clubs9:KVK Tienen
Caps9:15
Goals9:4
Years10:2013
Clubs10:CS Avion
Caps10:12
Goals10:1
Years11:2013–2015
Clubs11:Boussu Dour Borinage
Caps11:17
Goals11:3
Years12:2015–2016
Clubs12:Arras FA
Caps12:14
Goals12:?
Years13:2016–
Club-Update:16:30, 18 October 2013 (UTC)

Jean-François Christophe (born 27 June 1987) is a French footballer who plays for Boussu Dour Borinage in Belgian Second Division.

Career

Christophe began his career at Ligue 1 club RC Lens. In the summer 2007 transfer window he was signed by English club Portsmouth.[1] In 2007, he was sent out on loan to AFC Bournemouth,[2] and then he spent time on loan at League One club Yeovil Town.

On 1 September 2008 he joined League One club Southend United for an initial one-month loan,[3] After an impressive start with the club, the deal with extended firstly for a second month[4] and then a third and final month.[5] A hamstring injury curtailed the third month[6] but he returned to Roots Hall on a permanent basis on 31 December 2008, agreeing a two-and-a-half-year deal with the club.[7] [8] Christophe scored with a bicycle kick in Southend's 2–1 win at Peterborough United on 28 February 2009;[9] the goal was later voted Southend's goal of the season.

On 30 July 2010 Christophe, along with fellow Frenchman Francis Laurent, had their contracts cancelled by mutual consent.[10]

On 6 August 2010, he appeared as a trialist for Conference club Wrexham in their 0–0 friendly draw against Stoke City.[11]

On 24 September 2010 Christophe signed on non-contract forms with League One club Oldham Athletic.[12] He made his only appearance for the club as a substitute on 9 October 2010 in a League One match against Brentford.[13] before leaving the club on 3 November 2010.[14] After discussions with the management, he decided to try and further his career back in France, signing for Compiègne on 5 November 2010[15] with his clearance reaching the club a week later.[16] On 22 August 2011 he joined Lincoln City.[17]

For the 2012–13 season he joined K.V.K. Tienen linking up with his former teammates Francis Laurent and Jean Arnaud.[18]

Notes and References

  1. News: Pompey bring in youngster . Sky Sports . 1 August 2007 .
  2. News: Bournemouth sign quartet on loan . BBC Sport . 10 August 2007 .
  3. Web site: Pompey midfielder joins on loan . 1 September 2008 . Southend United F.C. Official Website . 23 August 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120531092416/http://www.southendunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10444~1378374%2C00.html . 31 May 2012 .
  4. Web site: Christophe extends loan spell . 30 September 2008 . Southend United F.C. Official Website . 23 August 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120531092433/http://www.southendunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10444~1407974%2C00.html . 31 May 2012 .
  5. Web site: Christophe extends stay . 10 November 2008 . Southend United F.C. Official Website . 23 August 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120531092501/http://www.southendunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10444~1450415%2C00.html . 31 May 2012 .
  6. Web site: JFC's loan ends early . 2 December 2008 . Southend United F.C. Official Website . 23 August 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120531092515/http://www.southendunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10444~1473797%2C00.html . 31 May 2012 .
  7. Web site: Christophe completes move . 31 December 2008 . Southend United F.C. Official Website . 23 August 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120531092543/http://www.southendunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10444~1504365%2C00.html . 31 May 2012 .
  8. News: Christophe seals Southend move . Sky Sports . 31 December 2008.
  9. Web site: Match report: Peterborough United 1 Southend United 2 . 28 February 2009 . Southend United F.C. Official Website . 23 August 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120531092612/http://www.southendunited.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10444~44764%2C00.html . 31 May 2012 .
  10. Web site: Laurent & Christophe leave . 30 July 2010 . Southend United F.C. Official Website . 23 August 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120515230619/http://www.southendunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10444~2106364%2C00.html . 15 May 2012 .
  11. News: Fuller sees red for Potters . Sky Sports . 6 August 2010 . 6 August 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121020225721/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0%2C19764%2C11065_3287519%2C00.html . 20 October 2012 .
  12. News: Latics sign Frenchman . Oldham Athletic . 24 September 2010 . 24 September 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100926181359/http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/page/NewsUpdate/0%2C%2C10337~2163857%2C00.html . 26 September 2010 .
  13. News: Brentford 1–3 Oldham. BBC Sport. 9 October 2010. 9 October 2010.
  14. News: Jean-Francois Christophe leaves Oldham Athletic . BBC Sport. 3 November 2010. 3 November 2010.
  15. Web site: Jean-Francois Christophe renforce le secteur défensif . AFC Compiègne Official Website . 5 November 2010 . 22 August 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120329230416/http://www.afc-compiegne.net/jean-francois-christophe-renforce-le-secteur-defensif . 29 March 2012 .
  16. Web site: Jean-Francois Christophe qualifie . AFC Compiègne Official Website . 12 November 2010 . 22 August 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120329230449/http://www.afc-compiegne.net/jean-francois-christophe-qualifie . 29 March 2012 .
  17. Web site: Christophe signs on dotted line . 22 August 2011 . Lincoln City F.C. Official Website . 22 August 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120905144646/http://www.redimps.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10440~2428641%2C00.html . 5 September 2012 .
  18. Web site: KVK Tienen vervolledigt kern met aanwinsten Christophe en Laurent . KVK Tienen Official Website. 25 September 2012.

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