Sophie Istillart Explained
| Sophie Istillart |
| Birth Date: | 1996 4, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Bayonne, France[1] |
| Height: | 167cm |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Youthyears1: | 2008–2011 |
| Youthclubs1: | Les Eglantins D'Hendaye |
| Youthyears2: | 2011–2012 |
| Youthclubs2: | Mariño |
| Years1: | 2012–2015 |
| Clubs1: | Blanquefortaise |
| Years2: | 2015–2020 |
| Clubs2: | Bordeaux |
| Caps2: | 72+ |
| Goals2: | 2+ |
| Years3: | 2020–2022 |
| Clubs3: | Athletic Club |
| Caps3: | 33 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Pcupdate: | 19:59, 25 September 2021 (UTC) |
Sophie Istillart (born 23 April 1996) is a French retired professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Club career
Istillart started her career in Les Eglantins D'Hendaye's academy.[2] She joined Bordeaux when the club was formed in 2015, and was the team captain in Division 1 Féminine.[3] In August 2020, she signed for Athletic Club and, in doing so, became the first female footballer from the French Basque Country to do so under their selective signing policy.[4] She made her debut for the club against Logroño in the Copa de la Reina on 7 October 2020.[5]
Istillart sustained a serious injury to her right knee in January 2022, and announced her retirement from playing three months later, at the age of 26.[6]
International career
Istillart has been called up to represent the Basque Country national team.[7]
Personal life
Istillart comes from a family of sportspeople. Her twin sister Carole played for the women's rugby union team of Stade Bordelais. Her aunt, Danièle, and sister, Isabelle, have also played rugby.[8]
Notes and References
- Web site: Istillart. Bdfutbol. 16 September 2021.
- Web site: Istillart. Txapeldunak. 16 September 2021.
- News: Vidéo/Football : Sophie Istillart, première joueuse du Pays basque français à porter le maillot de l'Athletic Bilbao. Video / Football: Sophie Istillart, first player from the French Basque Country to wear the Athletic Bilbao jersey. Sud Ouest. 18 December 2020. 16 September 2021. Mailharin. Pierre. French.
- Web site: El Athletic refuerza al femenino con la primera jugadora rojiblanca vascofrancesa. Athletic reinforces the women's team with the first Basque-French red-and-white player. El Correo. 26 August 2020. 16 September 2021. González. Laura. Spanish.
- Web site: Fin al sueño copero del Athletic femenino. End of the cup dream for Athletic women. Mundo Deportivo. 7 October 2020. 16 September 2021. Sainz. Javier. es.
- Web site: Sophie Istillart deja el Athletic y el fútbol. Sophie Istillart leaves Athletic and football. El Desmarque. 25 April 2022. 30 July 2022 . es.
- Web site: La Basque Country International Women´s Cup será el 11 de abril con formato de triangular. The Basque Country International Women's Cup will be on April 11 with a triangular format. Diario AS. 7 April 2021. 16 September 2021. Jiménez. Mayca. Spanish.
- Web site: L'Hendayaise Sophie Istillart Irazu signe à l'Athletic Bilbao. Sophie Istillart Irazu of Hendaye signs at Athletic Bilbao. Mediabask. 26 August 2020. 16 September 2021. Molle Haran. Béatrice. French.
