Yoann Gourcuff
Gourcuff with Rennes in 2016
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Yoann Miguel Gourcuff | ||
| Date of birth | 11 July 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Ploemeur, France | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
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Current team
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Rennes | ||
| Number | 28 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1992–2001 | Lorient | ||
| 2001–2003 | Rennes | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2006 | Rennes | 66 | (6) |
| 2006–2008 | Milan | 36 | (2) |
| 2008–2010 | Bordeaux | 69 | (18) |
| 2010–2015 | Lyon | 90 | (14) |
| 2015– | Rennes | 30 | (6) |
| National team | |||
| 2002–2003 | France U17 | 12 | (2) |
| 2003 | France U18 | 4 | (1) |
| 2004–2005 | France U19 | 17 | (7) |
| 2006–2008 | France U21 | 18 | (4) |
| 2008–2013 | France | 31 | (4) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 8 February 2017. |
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Yoann Miguel Gourcuff (French pronunciation: [jɔ.an ɡuʁ.kyf] or Breton pronunciation: [jo.ãnː ɡuːr.kỹː]; born 11 July 1986) is a French professional footballer who plays for Ligue 1 club Rennes. He operates mainly as an attacking midfielder, but can also be utilized as a withdrawn striker and is described as a "playmaker of real quality" who "is an accomplished passer of the ball". Gourcuff has been described by former French international David Ginola as the best French player of his generation. His talent, elegant playing style, tenacity on the pitch, technical skills and precocious ability have drawn comparisons to French legend Zinedine Zidane.
Gourcuff is the son of Christian Gourcuff. In 2001, he followed in his father's footsteps and joined Rennes. After progressing through the youth ranks and making the senior team, Gourcuff quickly became a fan favorite among supporters and his individual achievements soon led to interest from clubs abroad, which resulted in a move to Italian club A.C. Milan. Gourcuff achieved many club honours despite not being able to break into the starting eleven, which resulted in the player being sent on loan to Ligue 1 club Bordeaux in his home country of France. Following a successful season, in which Bordeaux captured the league and league cup double and Gourcuff attained several individuals honours, he signed with the club permanently. Gourcuff is a former winner of the UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Year award and, in December 2009, was named the French Player of the Year for the 2009 calendar year. In August 2010, he joined Olympique Lyonnais on a five-year contract.
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