Cédric Carrasso
Encyclopedia
Cédric Carrasso is a French
footballer, who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Bordeaux
, and the French national team
.
youth system at the age of thirteen and, despite leaving for Avignon for one year in 1998, it was there that he signed his first professional contract. Before he had a chance to play for the first team, he was loaned out to Crystal Palace
for the 2001–02 season, where he only got to play one match. Upon his return to Marseille, he replaced Vedran Runje
for a couple of games, but seriously injured himself in an exhibition match against France 98
and was sidelined for the whole of the 2003–04 season. He was then loaned out again, this time to Guingamp, for the following season, and there he became the number one keeper for the first time in his career.
When he returned to Marseille, Carrasso was ask to fill in during Fabien Barthez
's long ban. His performances were deemed impressive enough for him to retain the starting keeper position for the 2006–07 season and force Barthez to leave the club. On August 22, 2007, however, Carrasso injured his left Achilles tendon
, which ruled him out for six months. During that time, Steve Mandanda
stepped in and, when Carrasso finally returned, Eric Gerets informed him that he would be but the number two goalkeeper from then on. Unwilling to spend another season on the bench, Carrasso joined FC Toulouse for the 2008–09 season.
who had left for Rennes that same summer. He did so with flying colours, Toulouse finishing with the best defence of the league that year, with only 27 goals conceded. His performances attracted the attention of defending champions Bordeaux
, who needed a replacement for the iconic but ageing Ulrich Ramé
and who signed him on June 30 for a fee of €
8 million.
for a friendly against Argentina
on February 11, 2009. After that, he was called up for every subsequent France game by Raymond Domenech
, but always in the quality of third keeper behind Hugo Lloris
and Steve Mandanda
. He was included in the squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
, but injured himself in training and Stéphane Ruffier
was called up the fill in as third keeper. However, FIFA
denied France's request for this replacement and Carrasso remained the official third keeper despite Ruffier being the one training with the French group.
When Laurent Blanc
took over as the French manager, he also took to calling up Carrasso as his third keeper for every game (apart for the friendly against Norway
for which none of the 23 participants to the World Cup were called up). Carrasso is set to make his debut in the friendly game against Poland
on June 8, 2011.
, plays as a goalkeeper for Rennes.
He is married and has one daughter, Léana.
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, who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Bordeaux
FC Girondins de Bordeaux
Football Club des Girondins de Bordeaux is a French association football club based in the city of Bordeaux. The club currently play in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, and won its last Ligue 1 title in the 2008–09 season....
, and the French national team
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
.
Marseille
Carrasso joined the MarseilleOlympique 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...
youth system at the age of thirteen and, despite leaving for Avignon for one year in 1998, it was there that he signed his first professional contract. Before he had a chance to play for the first team, he was loaned out to Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
for the 2001–02 season, where he only got to play one match. Upon his return to Marseille, he replaced Vedran Runje
Vedran Runje
Vedran Runje is a Croatian football goalkeeper who is currently a free agent after his contract with RC Lens expired in 2011.-Club career:...
for a couple of games, but seriously injured himself in an exhibition match against France 98
France 98
France 98 is an association founded by the French footballers who won the World Cup in 1998. They organise charity and testimonial matches for former players....
and was sidelined for the whole of the 2003–04 season. He was then loaned out again, this time to Guingamp, for the following season, and there he became the number one keeper for the first time in his career.
When he returned to Marseille, Carrasso was ask to fill in during Fabien Barthez
Fabien Barthez
Fabien Alain Barthez is a former French footballer goalkeeper who won honours with Manchester United and the French national team, with whom he won the 1998 FIFA World Cup and Euro 2000 and reached the final of the 2006 World Cup. He shares the record for the most World Cup finals clean sheets...
's long ban. His performances were deemed impressive enough for him to retain the starting keeper position for the 2006–07 season and force Barthez to leave the club. On August 22, 2007, however, Carrasso injured his left Achilles tendon
Achilles tendon
The Achilles tendon , also known as the calcaneal tendon or the tendo calcaneus, is a tendon of the posterior leg. It serves to attach the plantaris, gastrocnemius and soleus muscles to the calcaneus bone.- Anatomy :The Achilles is the tendonous extension of 3 muscles in the lower leg:...
, which ruled him out for six months. During that time, Steve Mandanda
Steve Mandanda
Steve Mandanda is a French international footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for French club Olympique de Marseille in Ligue 1. He currently serves as first-choice captain of Marseille...
stepped in and, when Carrasso finally returned, Eric Gerets informed him that he would be but the number two goalkeeper from then on. Unwilling to spend another season on the bench, Carrasso joined FC Toulouse for the 2008–09 season.
Toulouse
In Toulouse, he had the difficult task of replacing Nicolas DouchezNicolas Douchez
Nicolas Douchez is a French football goalkeeper who currently plays for Paris Saint-Germain F.C. in the French Ligue 1.-Toulouse:In 2005, Douchez signed for Toulouse FC...
who had left for Rennes that same summer. He did so with flying colours, Toulouse finishing with the best defence of the league that year, with only 27 goals conceded. His performances attracted the attention of defending champions Bordeaux
FC Girondins de Bordeaux
Football Club des Girondins de Bordeaux is a French association football club based in the city of Bordeaux. The club currently play in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, and won its last Ligue 1 title in the 2008–09 season....
, who needed a replacement for the iconic but ageing Ulrich Ramé
Ulrich Ramé
Ulrich Ramé is a French footballer who plays for CS Sedan Ardennes as a goalkeeper.In a professional career which spanned two decades, he played mainly for Bordeaux , appearing in more than 500 official games and winning six major titles.A French international during four years, Ramé represented...
and who signed him on June 30 for a fee of €
Euro
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8 million.
Bordeaux
His consistent performances with Bordeaux led the staff to offer him a new contract running until 2015.International career
Thanks to excellent performances with Toulouse, Carrasso received his first call-up for the French national teamFrance national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
for a friendly against Argentina
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
on February 11, 2009. After that, he was called up for every subsequent France game by Raymond Domenech
Raymond Domenech
Raymond Domenech is a retired French footballer and the former manager of the France national team.-2006 World Cup:On 12 July 2004, Domenech was a surprise choice to succeed Jacques Santini after the country's disappointing exit from UEFA Euro 2004 by losing in the quarter-final match to the...
, but always in the quality of third keeper behind Hugo Lloris
Hugo Lloris
Hugo Lloris is a French international footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for French club Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1. He is also a French international and is currently the first-choice goalkeeper and vice-captain for both club and country...
and Steve Mandanda
Steve Mandanda
Steve Mandanda is a French international footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for French club Olympique de Marseille in Ligue 1. He currently serves as first-choice captain of Marseille...
. He was included in the squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
, but injured himself in training and Stéphane Ruffier
Stéphane Ruffier
Stéphane Ruffier is a French football player who currently plays as a goalkeeper for French club Saint-Étienne in Ligue 1. He previously played for Monaco from 2005–2011 serving as the first-choice goalkeeper and captain of the club...
was called up the fill in as third keeper. However, FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
denied France's request for this replacement and Carrasso remained the official third keeper despite Ruffier being the one training with the French group.
When Laurent Blanc
Laurent Blanc
Laurent Robert Blanc is a French association football manager and former player. He is the head coach of the French national team, having replaced Raymond Domenech in the wake of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. He was previously the manager of Bordeaux...
took over as the French manager, he also took to calling up Carrasso as his third keeper for every game (apart for the friendly against Norway
Norway national football team
The Norway national football team represents Norway in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of Norway, the governing body for football in Norway. Norway's home ground is Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo and their head coach is Egil Olsen...
for which none of the 23 participants to the World Cup were called up). Carrasso is set to make his debut in the friendly game against Poland
Poland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
on June 8, 2011.
Personal life
His younger brother, JohannJohann Carrasso
Johann Carrasso is a French football player who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Monaco in Ligue 2 on loan from Ligue 1 club Rennes. He is the younger brother of French international and Bordeaux goalkeeper Cédric Carrasso....
, plays as a goalkeeper for Rennes.
He is married and has one daughter, Léana.