Anthony Basso
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Anthony Basso is a French
footballer currently playing for Yverdon-Sport
.
, but left at a young age to join the Serie A
side Udinese
. His time in Italy was ultimately unsuccessful, as he made only one appearance for Udinese and spent the rest of the time out on loan at three different lower-league teams. In 2005, Basso moved on to the Tippeligaen
side Viking, where he enjoyed a good spell, the highlight of which was his impressive performance in the shock 1-0 home victory over Ligue 1
giants Monaco
in the 2005–06 UEFA Cup group stage. This performance enhanced his reputation in his homeland and alerted the interest of several Ligue 1
teams.
following the departure of fellow keeper Sébastien Hamel
to Marseille
. Viking
had hoped to hold on to their keeper but relented due to his expiring contract and desire to return to his former club. Upon his arrival he described returning as a "dream" and announced his intention to compete with veteran Fabien Cool
to be starting goalkeeper. However both Basso and Cool suffered long-term injuries and in December 2006 Auxerre
signed Nancy
goalkeeper Olivier Sorin
, meaning Basso had slipped to third-choice keeper. Following Cool's retirement at the end of the season Auxerre signed young Lyon
goalkeeper Rémy Riou
making Basso's prospects of first-team football look increasingly bleak.
on trial in August 2007, and joined permanently later that month. He made is debut against St. Mirren
on 30 September 2007 at Love Street, in which Hearts won the game 3–1. Towards the end of the 2007–08 season Basso was dropped from the Hearts team as it emerged that talks over a new contract had broken down, his agent suggested that unless Hearts improved their contract offer Basso may look to leave.
Basso was left out of the Hearts squad for their pre-season training camp in Germany, which raised serious questions over his future at the club. Manager Csaba László
told Basso he was surplus to requirements and that he was free to look for another club. Scottish First Division side Livingston
, where Basso's agent Tomasso Angelini is a director, approached Basso in the hope of signing the Frenchman on a season-long loan deal but Bulgarian side Levski Sofia
were also credited with an interest. On 28 January 2009 it was announced Basso had been released by Hearts.
of the French fourth division for the 2010–11 season. Playing only a handful of matches, he transferred to Yverdon-Sport
of the Swiss Challenge League in early 2011.
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
footballer currently playing for Yverdon-Sport
Yverdon-Sport FC
Yverdon-Sport FC is a Swiss football team from the town of Yverdon-les-Bains. The club plays in an all-white strip, and are currently in the Swiss 1. Liga, the third tier of Swiss football...
.
Early career
Basso began his career with the French side AuxerreAJ Auxerre
Association de la Jeunesse Auxerroise is a French association football club based in the commune of Auxerre in Burgundy. The club was founded in 1905 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top division of French football. Auxerre plays its home matches at the Stade l'Abbé-Deschamps on the banks of the...
, but left at a young age to join the Serie A
Serie A
Serie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new...
side Udinese
Udinese Calcio
Udinese Calcio is an Italian football club based in Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and currently plays in the Serie A. Founded in 1896, Udinese is the second oldest club in the Serie A, after Genoa....
. His time in Italy was ultimately unsuccessful, as he made only one appearance for Udinese and spent the rest of the time out on loan at three different lower-league teams. In 2005, Basso moved on to the Tippeligaen
Tippeligaen
Tippeligaen is a Norwegian professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Norwegian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. The league is also unofficially known under its neutral name Eliteserien , although the name has never been official...
side Viking, where he enjoyed a good spell, the highlight of which was his impressive performance in the shock 1-0 home victory over Ligue 1
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
giants Monaco
AS Monaco FC
Association Sportive de Monaco Football Club are a French football club based in Fontvieille, Monaco. The club was founded in 1924 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second tier of French football. The team plays its home matches at the Stade Louis II located within Fontvieille...
in the 2005–06 UEFA Cup group stage. This performance enhanced his reputation in his homeland and alerted the interest of several Ligue 1
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
teams.
Return to Auxerre
In July 2006, Basso completed his return to AuxerreAJ Auxerre
Association de la Jeunesse Auxerroise is a French association football club based in the commune of Auxerre in Burgundy. The club was founded in 1905 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top division of French football. Auxerre plays its home matches at the Stade l'Abbé-Deschamps on the banks of the...
following the departure of fellow keeper Sébastien Hamel
Sébastien Hamel
Sébastien Hamel is a French footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Toulouse.-AS Monaco:Hamel started his career at AS Monaco as a trainee in 1991 before turning professional in 1993...
to Marseille
Olympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille is a French association football club based in Marseille. Founded in 1899, the club plays in Ligue 1 and have spent most of its history in the top tier of French football. Marseille have been French champions nine times and have won the Coupe de France a record ten times. In...
. Viking
Viking F.K.
Viking Fotballklubb is a Norwegian football club from the city of Stavanger. The club was founded in 1899 as football was becoming increasingly popular...
had hoped to hold on to their keeper but relented due to his expiring contract and desire to return to his former club. Upon his arrival he described returning as a "dream" and announced his intention to compete with veteran Fabien Cool
Fabien Cool
Fabien 'The Cool' Cool is a former French football goalkeeper.Except for a spell at Gueugnon in 1993-94, Cool played for Auxerre his whole career, helping them to win the national championship in 1996 and the domestic cup in 1996, 2003 and 2005.Initially backing up French international Lionel...
to be starting goalkeeper. However both Basso and Cool suffered long-term injuries and in December 2006 Auxerre
AJ Auxerre
Association de la Jeunesse Auxerroise is a French association football club based in the commune of Auxerre in Burgundy. The club was founded in 1905 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top division of French football. Auxerre plays its home matches at the Stade l'Abbé-Deschamps on the banks of the...
signed Nancy
AS Nancy
Association Sportive Nancy-Lorraine is a French association football club based in Nancy. The club was founded in 1967 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Nancy plays its home matches at the Stade Marcel Picot in Tomblaine, a commune located in the Arrondissement of...
goalkeeper Olivier Sorin
Olivier Sorin
Olivier Sorin is a French footballer who currently plays as goalkeeper for Auxerre in the French Ligue 1.- External links :*...
, meaning Basso had slipped to third-choice keeper. Following Cool's retirement at the end of the season Auxerre signed young Lyon
Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais is a French association football club based in Lyon. They play in France's highest football division, Ligue 1. The club was formed as Lyon Olympique Universitaire in 1899, according to many supporters and sport historians, but was nationally established as a club in 1950. The...
goalkeeper Rémy Riou
Rémy Riou
Rémy Riou is a French football goalkeeper who plays for Toulouse.He was a member Lyon's first team since 2003, but failed to make his Ligue 1 debut for the club and moved to Lorient on a one-season loan in July 2006. He made his Ligue 1 debut on 4 November 2006 in the Lorient's 1–0 away victory...
making Basso's prospects of first-team football look increasingly bleak.
Hearts
Basso joined Heart of MidlothianHeart of Midlothian F.C.
Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian...
on trial in August 2007, and joined permanently later that month. He made is debut against St. Mirren
St. Mirren F.C.
St Mirren Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire who play in the Scottish Premier League, having been promoted from the First Division in 2005–06.St...
on 30 September 2007 at Love Street, in which Hearts won the game 3–1. Towards the end of the 2007–08 season Basso was dropped from the Hearts team as it emerged that talks over a new contract had broken down, his agent suggested that unless Hearts improved their contract offer Basso may look to leave.
Basso was left out of the Hearts squad for their pre-season training camp in Germany, which raised serious questions over his future at the club. Manager Csaba László
Csaba László
Csaba László is a Romanian born Hungarian football manager and former player. He is the manager of Belgian Pro League club Charleroi SC. He is former manager of Scottish Premier League club...
told Basso he was surplus to requirements and that he was free to look for another club. Scottish First Division side Livingston
Livingston F.C.
Livingston Football Club is a Scottish association football club based in Livingston, West Lothian. The club currently plays in the Scottish Football League First Division.The club was founded in 1943 as Ferranti Thistle, a works team...
, where Basso's agent Tomasso Angelini is a director, approached Basso in the hope of signing the Frenchman on a season-long loan deal but Bulgarian side Levski Sofia
PFC Levski Sofia
"Levski Sofia" redirects here. For the sports club, see Levski Sofia .PFC Levski Sofia, otherwise simply known as Levski or Levski Sofia, is a professional football club based in Sofia, Bulgaria...
were also credited with an interest. On 28 January 2009 it was announced Basso had been released by Hearts.
Later Career
After being without a club for the rest of 2009, Basso eventually joined BesançonBesançon RC
Besançon Racing Club is a French football club based in Besançon. It was founded in 1904-1905. They play at the Stade Léo Lagrange.- Current squad :As of September 2011.- Coaching staff :...
of the French fourth division for the 2010–11 season. Playing only a handful of matches, he transferred to Yverdon-Sport
Yverdon-Sport FC
Yverdon-Sport FC is a Swiss football team from the town of Yverdon-les-Bains. The club plays in an all-white strip, and are currently in the Swiss 1. Liga, the third tier of Swiss football...
of the Swiss Challenge League in early 2011.