Jean-François Christophe
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jean-François Christophe | ||
| Date of birth | 27 June 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Creil, France | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Boussu Dour Borinage | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2007 | RC Lens | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2007–2008 | Portsmouth | 1 | (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) |
| 2011–2012 | Lincoln City | 27 | (2) |
| 2012–2013 | Tienen | 15 | (4) |
| 2013 | Avion | 12 | (1) |
| 2013– | Boussu Dour Borinage | 9 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:30, 18 October 2013 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Jean-François Christophe (born 27 June 1987 in Creil) is a French footballer who is currently playing for Boussu Dour Borinage in Belgian Second Division.
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.[citation needed]
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 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]
For the 2012–13 season he joined K.V.K. Tienen linking up with his former teammates Francis Laurent and Jean Arnaud.[18]
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
- ↑ "Pompey bring in youngster". skysports.com. 1 August 2007.
- ↑ "Bournemouth sign quartet on loan". BBC Sport. 10 August 2007.
- ↑ "Pompey midfielder joins on loan". Southend United F.C. Official Website. 1 September 2008. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
- ↑ "Christophe extends loan spell". Southend United F.C. Official Website. 30 September 2008. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
- ↑ "Christophe extends stay". Southend United F.C. Official Website. 10 November 2008. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
- ↑ "JFC's loan ends early". Southend United F.C. Official Website. 2 December 2008. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
- ↑ "Christophe completes move". Southend United F.C. Official Website. 31 December 2008. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
- ↑ "Christophe seals Southend move". Sky Sports. 31 December 2008.
- ↑ "Match report: Peterborough United 1 Southend United 2". Southend United F.C. Official Website. 28 February 2009. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
- ↑ "Laurent & Christophe leave". Southend United F.C. Official Website. 30 July 2010. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
- ↑ "Fuller sees red for Potters". Sky Sports. 6 August 2010. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
- ↑ "Latics sign Frenchman". Oldham Athletic. 24 September 2010. Retrieved 24 September 2010.
- ↑ "Brentford 1–3 Oldham". BBC Sport. 9 October 2010. Retrieved 9 October 2010.
- ↑ "Jean-Francois Christophe leaves Oldham Athletic". BBC Sport. 3 November 2010. Retrieved 3 November 2010.
- ↑ "Jean-Francois Christophe renforce le secteur défensif". AFC Compiègne Official Website. 5 November 2010. Retrieved 22 August 2011.
- ↑ "Jean-Francois Christophe qualifie". AFC Compiègne Official Website. 12 November 2010. Retrieved 22 August 2011.
- ↑ "Christophe signs on dotted line". Lincoln City F.C. Official Website. 22 August 2011. Retrieved 22 August 2011.
- ↑ "KVK Tienen vervolledigt kern met aanwinsten Christophe en Laurent". KVK Tienen Official Website. Retrieved 25 September 2012.