| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Aurélien Collin | ||
| Date of birth | 8 March 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Enghien-les-Bains, France | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Sporting Kansas City | ||
| Number | 78 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2005 | Sedan | ||
| 2005–2007 | Amiens | ||
| 2007 | Mallorca | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2007–2008 | Gretna | 19 | (0) |
| 2008–2009 | Panserraikos | 9 | (0) |
| 2009 | Wrexham | 12 | (0) |
| 2009–2011 | Vitoria Setubal | 33 | (3) |
| 2011– | Sporting Kansas City | 23 | (3) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17 July 2011. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Aurélien Collin (born 8 March 1986 in Enghien-les-Bains, Val-d'Oise) is a French footballer who plays for Sporting Kansas City in Major League Soccer.
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Collin began his career in the youth ranks of French side Sedan in 2004 and remained with the club until joining Amiens one year later. In 2007 he left for Spain joining the youth ranks of Mallorca.
Collin joined Gretna from Spanish La Liga club Mallorca in August 2007, receiving international clearance to play for the club on 14 August. He signed a two year contract with the club.[1] He made his debut for the club in a 1–1 draw with Hearts on 18 August.[2] He scored an own goal in a 4–0 defeat against Rangers on 1 September 2007 at Ibrox Stadium. [3]
Following his release by Gretna, Collin spent a week on trial with English Championship club Blackpool, having also been on trial with fellow Championship clubs, Preston North End,[4] and later, Wolverhampton Wanderers.[5] However, none of these trials led to a permanent deal being offered. He later signed a one-year contract with Greek club Panserraikos.
On 5 February 2009, Collin joined Conference club Wrexham on a one-year contract until the end of the season, making his debut in a 0–0 draw with Ebbsfleet United. On 5 August 2009, he joined Vitoria Setubal on a free transfer and a two-year deal.[6] While with the Portuguese side, Collin appeared in 33 league matches and scored three goals.
On 15 April 2011, Collin signed a contract with Sporting Kansas City of Major League Soccer.[7]
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