Jean-François Christophe

Jean-François Christophe
Personal information
Full name Jean-François Christophe
Date of birth 27 June 1987 (1987-06-27) (age 24)
Place of birth Creil, France
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current club Lincoln City
Number 27
Youth career
0000–2007 RC Lens
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2007–2008 Portsmouth 0 (0)
2007–2008 → Bournemouth (loan) 11 (1)
2008 → Yeovil Town (loan) 5 (0)
2008 → Southend United (loan) 14 (1)
2008–2010 Southend United 55 (4)
2010 Oldham Athletic 1 (0)
2010–2011 Compiègne 3 (0)
2011– Lincoln City 16 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14:05, 18 December 2011 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Jean-Francois Christophe (born 27 June 1987 in Creil) is a French footballer who is currently playing for Lincoln City.

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Career

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

On 1 September 2008 he joined League One side 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 August 6, 2010, he appeared as a trialist for Conference side Wrexham in their 0-0 friendly draw against Stoke City.[11]

On 24 September 2010 Christophe signed on non-contract forms with League One side 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]

Career statistics

Table includes all league and cup appearances

Season Club League Apps (Goals) FA Cup Apps (Goals) League Cup Apps (Goals)
2007–2008 Bournemouth (loan) 10 (1) 0 (0) 1 (0)
2007–2008 Yeovil Town (loan) 5 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0)
2008–2009 Southend United 33 (4) 1 (0) 2 (0)
2009–2010 Southend United 24 (1) 1 (0) 2 (0)

References

  1. ^ "Pompey bring in youngster". skysports.com. 2007-08-01. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12875_2636058,00.html. 
  2. ^ "Bournemouth sign quartet on loan". BBC Sport. 2007-08-10. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/bournemouth/6939920.stm. 
  3. ^ "Pompey midfielder joins on loan". Southend United F.C. Official Website. 1 September 2008. http://www.southendunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10444~1378374,00.html. Retrieved 23 August 2011. 
  4. ^ "Christophe extends loan spell". Southend United F.C. Official Website. 30 September 2008. http://www.southendunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10444~1407974,00.html. Retrieved 23 August 2011. 
  5. ^ "Christophe extends stay". Southend United F.C. Official Website. 10 November 2008. http://www.southendunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10444~1450415,00.html. Retrieved 23 August 2011. 
  6. ^ "JFC's loan ends early". Southend United F.C. Official Website. 2 December 2008. http://www.southendunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10444~1473797,00.html. Retrieved 23 August 2011. 
  7. ^ "Christophe completes move". Southend United F.C. Official Website. 31 December 2008. http://www.southendunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10444~1504365,00.html. Retrieved 23 August 2011. 
  8. ^ "Christophe seals Southend move". Sky Sports. 31 December 2008. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11719_4724191,00.html. 
  9. ^ "Match report: Peterborough United 1 Southend United 2". Southend United F.C. Official Website. 28 February 2009. http://www.southendunited.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10444~44764,00.html. Retrieved 23 August 2011. 
  10. ^ "Laurent & Christophe leave". Southend United F.C. Official Website. 30 July 2010. http://www.southendunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10444~2106364,00.html. Retrieved 23 August 2011. 
  11. ^ "Fuller sees red for Potters". Sky Sports. 2010-08-06. http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3287519,00.html. Retrieved 2010-08-06. 
  12. ^ "Latics sign Frenchman". Oldham Athletic. 24 September 2010. http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/page/NewsUpdate/0,,10337~2163857,00.html. Retrieved 24 September 2010. 
  13. ^ "Brentford 1-3 Oldham". BBC Sport. 9 October 2010. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9052940.stm. Retrieved 9 October 2010. 
  14. ^ "Jean-Francois Christophe leaves Oldham Athletic". BBC Sport. 3 November 2010. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oldham_athletic/9156619.stm. Retrieved 3 November 2010. 
  15. ^ "Jean-Francois Christophe renforce le secteur défensif". AFC Compiègne Official Website. 5 November 2010. http://www.afc-compiegne.net/jean-francois-christophe-renforce-le-secteur-defensif. Retrieved 22 August 2011. 
  16. ^ "Jean-Francois Christophe qualifie". AFC Compiègne Official Website. 12 November 2010. http://www.afc-compiegne.net/jean-francois-christophe-qualifie. Retrieved 22 August 2011. 
  17. ^ "Christophe signs on dotted line". Lincoln City F.C. Official Website. 22 August 2011. http://www.redimps.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10440~2428641,00.html. Retrieved 22 August 2011. 

External links

Lincoln City F.C. – current squad