Daniel Cousin
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Daniel Michel Cousin is a Gabon
ese footballer who plays as a striker. He last played for Larissa and represents Gabon
, for whom he is captain. Previously he has played for , Martigues
, , Le Mans Union Club 72, RC Lens
and Hull City
.
, Estuaire Province
, Cousin (kuzɛ̃) moved to France when he was three. He played in the lower leagues in France for Martigues
and Niort before moving to Le Mans Union Club 72. He later joined RC Lens
in the summer of 2004.
in Glasgow
to hold contract talks over a move and signed a three-year deal for a reported fee of £750,000. He scored his first goal for Rangers on his debut in a 2–0 home league win against St. Mirren
on 11 August 2007, and scored twice on his first start a week later against Falkirk
.
Cousin played at Ibrox, against Lyon in the UEFA Champions League
on the 12 December 2007. Rangers lost the match 3–0 with Cousin playing the first half before getting substituted for Steven Naismith
in that game. In November 2007 he was linked with a transfer away from Rangers, and it was reported that he had a release clause in his current contract which means he could leave in January 2008. This was denied by Rangers
but the club did reveal there was a £3 million release clause during the 2008 summer transfer window.
Cousin intensified speculation about his departure when he was reported as ridiculing his Rangers team mates over their drinking and dietary habits ahead of a crucial game with Lyon. This was later denied by Cousin, who said he had been misquoted.
On 21 January 2008 it was reported that Premier League side Fulham
had had a £2 million bid rejected by Rangers manager Walter Smith
. The next day a bid of £3 million from Fulham activated a release clause, however FIFA
regulations meant Cousin required special dispensation to complete the move. On 29 January, the transfer was cancelled as FIFA did not grant permission but it later emerged that FIFA had not reached a decision over the transfer. A month later, 29 February, FIFA announced it would not allow the deal to be completed.
On 1 May 2008, Cousin was sent off during extra time of the Fiorentina v Rangers UEFA Cup Semi Final Second Leg match for a headbutt. Despite Cousin's sending off, Rangers progressed to win the game on penalties. A matter of days later, he did the same to Dundee United defender Lee Wilkie, in a 3-1 win mired in refereeing controversy. Although he was not sent off, Cousin was widely criticised for his stupidity. On 31 August, Cousin scored the opening goal in the first Old Firm
match of the season. Rangers went on to win the match 4–2 and he was later sent off for two bookable offences. This later proved to be the player's final game for Rangers, before moving to Hull.
On 1 September 2008, Cousin signed for English Premier League side Hull City
on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee, believed to be around £
3 million. Cousin scored his first Hull goal against Arsenal at the Emirates stadium on Saturday 27 September 2008. His header was the decisive goal and helped to exalt Hull City to a historic 2–1 victory over Arsenal. He scored against Manchester United
at Old Trafford
before scoring again at home to Manchester City
. On 1 September 2009, a loan deal to premiership rivals Burnley
fell through. On 6 September 2009 he confirmed interest in sealing a loan switch to Cardiff City
if Dave Jones asked for his services. On 7 January 2010 Cousin's agent confirmed Cousin will join Queens Park Rangers
on loan. In total, Cousin scored five goals in 33 matches for the Tigers.
to play for Larissa after Henry Antchouet
. The transfer was made permanent on 18 August 2010. Despite a good performance the following season, Larissa was relegated from the top tier, making him leave the team.
. He participated in all three of Gabon's matches at the 2000 African Cup of Nations
. On 2 September 2006 he was made captain of the national team and led them to a 4–0 win over Madagascar
. He scored the only goal in a 1–0 win at the 2010 African Cup of Nations
over Cameroon
.
Gabon
Gabon , officially the Gabonese Republic is a state in west central Africa sharing borders with Equatorial Guinea to the northwest, Cameroon to the north, and with the Republic of the Congo curving around the east and south. The Gulf of Guinea, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean is to the west...
ese footballer who plays as a striker. He last played for Larissa and represents Gabon
Gabon national football team
The Gabon national football team, nicknamed Azingo Nationale, is the national team of Gabon and is controlled by the Fédération Gabonaise de Football...
, for whom he is captain. Previously he has played for , Martigues
FC Martigues
FC Martigues play in the Championnat National, which is the third level of football in France. The club was formed in 1921 and played regional football until the early 1970s when the club gained promotion to the professional Second Division.The club's greatest achievement was winning promotion to...
, , Le Mans Union Club 72, RC Lens
RC Lens
Racing Club de Lens is a French association football club based in the northern city of Lens in the Pas-de-Calais department. Its nickname, sang et or , comes from its traditional colours of red and gold. Their primary rivals are their northern neighbors Lille OSC, whom they contest the Derby du...
and Hull City
Hull City A.F.C.
Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football...
.
In France
Born in LibrevilleLibreville
Libreville is the capital and largest city of Gabon, in west central Africa. The city is a port on the Komo River, near the Gulf of Guinea, and a trade center for a timber region. As of 2005, it has a population of 578,156.- History :...
, Estuaire Province
Estuaire Province
Estuaire is one of Gabon's nine provinces. It covers an area of 20,740 km². The provincial capital is Libreville, which is also the national capital. The province is named for the Gabon Estuary, which is at the heart of the province....
, Cousin (kuzɛ̃) moved to France when he was three. He played in the lower leagues in France for Martigues
FC Martigues
FC Martigues play in the Championnat National, which is the third level of football in France. The club was formed in 1921 and played regional football until the early 1970s when the club gained promotion to the professional Second Division.The club's greatest achievement was winning promotion to...
and Niort before moving to Le Mans Union Club 72. He later joined RC Lens
RC Lens
Racing Club de Lens is a French association football club based in the northern city of Lens in the Pas-de-Calais department. Its nickname, sang et or , comes from its traditional colours of red and gold. Their primary rivals are their northern neighbors Lille OSC, whom they contest the Derby du...
in the summer of 2004.
Rangers
On 9 August 2007, Cousin arrived at Murray ParkMurray Park
Murray Park is the training ground of association football team Rangers F.C. Located in Auchenhowie, Milngavie, on the outskirts of Glasgow.- History :...
in Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
to hold contract talks over a move and signed a three-year deal for a reported fee of £750,000. He scored his first goal for Rangers on his debut in a 2–0 home league win 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 11 August 2007, and scored twice on his first start a week later against Falkirk
Falkirk F.C.
Falkirk Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Falkirk. It is one of two professional football teams from the town, the other being East Stirlingshire...
.
Cousin played at Ibrox, against Lyon in the UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
on the 12 December 2007. Rangers lost the match 3–0 with Cousin playing the first half before getting substituted for Steven Naismith
Steven Naismith
Steven John Naismith is a Scottish association footballer who plays for Scottish Premier League club Rangers and the Scotland national team.Naismith began his career with Kilmarnock in 2004...
in that game. In November 2007 he was linked with a transfer away from Rangers, and it was reported that he had a release clause in his current contract which means he could leave in January 2008. This was denied by Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
but the club did reveal there was a £3 million release clause during the 2008 summer transfer window.
Cousin intensified speculation about his departure when he was reported as ridiculing his Rangers team mates over their drinking and dietary habits ahead of a crucial game with Lyon. This was later denied by Cousin, who said he had been misquoted.
On 21 January 2008 it was reported that Premier League side Fulham
Fulham F.C.
Fulham Football Club is a professional English Premier League club based in southwest London Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Founded in 1879, they play in the Premier League, their 11th current season...
had had a £2 million bid rejected by Rangers manager Walter Smith
Walter Smith
Walter Smith, OBE is a Scottish football manager. His most recent job was at Scottish Premier League club Rangers.Smith had a relatively modest playing career, consisting of two spells with Dundee United which was split by a short time at Dumbarton.A pelvic injury meant he moved in to coaching at...
. The next day a bid of £3 million from Fulham activated a release clause, 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...
regulations meant Cousin required special dispensation to complete the move. On 29 January, the transfer was cancelled as FIFA did not grant permission but it later emerged that FIFA had not reached a decision over the transfer. A month later, 29 February, FIFA announced it would not allow the deal to be completed.
On 1 May 2008, Cousin was sent off during extra time of the Fiorentina v Rangers UEFA Cup Semi Final Second Leg match for a headbutt. Despite Cousin's sending off, Rangers progressed to win the game on penalties. A matter of days later, he did the same to Dundee United defender Lee Wilkie, in a 3-1 win mired in refereeing controversy. Although he was not sent off, Cousin was widely criticised for his stupidity. On 31 August, Cousin scored the opening goal in the first Old Firm
Old Firm
The Old Firm is a common collective name for the association football clubs Celtic and Rangers, both based in Glasgow, Scotland.The origin of the term is unclear. One theory has it that the expression derives from Celtic's first game in 1888, which was played against Rangers. However, author,...
match of the season. Rangers went on to win the match 4–2 and he was later sent off for two bookable offences. This later proved to be the player's final game for Rangers, before moving to Hull.
Hull City
Hull City A.F.C.
Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football...
on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee, believed to be around £
Pound sterling
The pound sterling , commonly called the pound, is the official currency of the United Kingdom, its Crown Dependencies and the British Overseas Territories of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, British Antarctic Territory and Tristan da Cunha. It is subdivided into 100 pence...
3 million. Cousin scored his first Hull goal against Arsenal at the Emirates stadium on Saturday 27 September 2008. His header was the decisive goal and helped to exalt Hull City to a historic 2–1 victory over Arsenal. He scored against Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
at Old Trafford
Old Trafford
Old Trafford commonly refers to two sporting arenas:* Old Trafford, home of Manchester United F.C.* Old Trafford Cricket Ground, home of Lancashire County Cricket ClubOld Trafford can also refer to:...
before scoring again at home to Manchester City
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
. On 1 September 2009, a loan deal to premiership rivals Burnley
Burnley F.C.
Burnley Football Club are a professional English Football League club based in Burnley, Lancashire. Nicknamed the Clarets, due to the dominant colour of their home shirts, they were founder members of the Football League in 1888...
fell through. On 6 September 2009 he confirmed interest in sealing a loan switch to Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
if Dave Jones asked for his services. On 7 January 2010 Cousin's agent confirmed Cousin will join Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers F.C.
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in White City, Hammersmith and Fulham, west London. As the 2010-11 Football League Championship champions, they now play in the top tier of English football the Premier League, for the first time in 15 years...
on loan. In total, Cousin scored five goals in 33 matches for the Tigers.
Larissa
Cousin joined the Greek side Larissa on loan for the second half of the 2009–10 season. He was the second player from GabonGabon
Gabon , officially the Gabonese Republic is a state in west central Africa sharing borders with Equatorial Guinea to the northwest, Cameroon to the north, and with the Republic of the Congo curving around the east and south. The Gulf of Guinea, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean is to the west...
to play for Larissa after Henry Antchouet
Henry Antchouet
Henry Arnaud Antchouet Rebienot , known as Antchouet, is a Gabonese footballer who plays for Churchill Brothers S.C...
. The transfer was made permanent on 18 August 2010. Despite a good performance the following season, Larissa was relegated from the top tier, making him leave the team.
Sapins
On 13 October 2011, Cousin returned home to Gabon to play for local team FC Sapins in an attempt to boost his chances of playing at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, the deal with Sapins allows the striker to leave without any conditions if he gets an offer from a club in Europe.International career
Cousin made his debut for Gabon on 23 January 2000 in a 3–1 defeat to South AfricaSouth Africa national football team
The South Africa national football team represents South Africa in association football and is controlled by the South African Football Association, the governing body for football in South Africa. South Africa's home ground is Soccer City, known as FNB Stadium due to a naming rights deal, in...
. He participated in all three of Gabon's matches at the 2000 African Cup of Nations
2000 African Cup of Nations
The 2000 African Cup of Nations was the 22nd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of Africa . It was co-hosted by Ghana and Nigeria, who jointly replaced Zimbabwe as host. Just like in 1998, the field of sixteen teams was split into four groups of four...
. On 2 September 2006 he was made captain of the national team and led them to a 4–0 win over Madagascar
Madagascar national football team
The Madagascar national football team, nicknamed Les Guerriers Zébus , is the national team of Madagascar and is controlled by the Fédération Malagasy de Football. It has never qualified for the finals of the World Cup or the African Nations Cup...
. He scored the only goal in a 1–0 win at the 2010 African Cup of Nations
2010 African Cup of Nations
The 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, also known as the Orange Africa Cup of Nations for sponsorship reasons, was the 27th Africa Cup of Nations, the biennial football championship of Africa...
over Cameroon
Cameroon national football team
The Cameroon national football team, nicknamed Les Lions Indomptables , is controlled by the Fédération Camerounaise de Football and is Africa's most successful side in FIFA world cup; having qualified for the FIFA World Cup six times – in 1982, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002 and 2010– more than any...
.
External links
- Daniel Cousin player information, honours, career stats and timeline