Eric Rabesandratana
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Éric Rabésandratana is a former French
-born Malagasy
footballer, who currently works as Head coach of Jeunesse Sportive Juridiction de Saint-Émilion Under-18.
's youth ranks, being promoted to the first team at age 18, by then manager Aimé Jacquet
, who would later manage France
. He made his first division
debut on 8 September 1990, in a 4–1 loss at SM Caen
, and remaining an undisputed starter throughout the duration of his spell - in 1995–96, the defensive-minded player scored an astonishing 16 league goals, but Nancy would be relegated the following year.
In 1997, Rabésandratana moved to Paris Saint-Germain, helping to the Cup
, League Cup
and Supercup
in his debut year, and eventually gaining club captaincy; however, with the arrival of new coach Luis Fernández
, he gradually lost his importance.
After a turbulent season with Greece
's AEK Athens, Rabésandratana returned home and signed with lowly LB Châteauroux
, moving two years after to Belgium
, with R.A.E.C. Mons
, which he helped promote in his second year, and being mainly used as a replacement, but regularly.
Rabésandratana retired professionally in 2007, and focused on obtaining his coaching degree.
, in a FIFA
-recognized friendly with Toulouse FC
, also in that year.
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...
-born Malagasy
Madagascar
The Republic of Madagascar is an island country located in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa...
footballer, who currently works as Head coach of Jeunesse Sportive Juridiction de Saint-Émilion Under-18.
Football career
Rabésandratana was brought up at AS NancyAS 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...
's youth ranks, being promoted to the first team at age 18, by then manager Aimé Jacquet
Aimé Jacquet
Aimé Étienne Jacquet is a French football coach and former player, and manager of the France national football team when they won the 1998 FIFA World Cup.-Biography:...
, who would later manage France
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...
. He made his first division
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....
debut on 8 September 1990, in a 4–1 loss at SM Caen
SM Caen
Stade Malherbe Caen is a professional French football team, playing in the city of Caen, Normandy. The club was founded on 17 November 1913 following the merger of Club Malherbe Caennais and Club Sportif Caennais...
, and remaining an undisputed starter throughout the duration of his spell - in 1995–96, the defensive-minded player scored an astonishing 16 league goals, but Nancy would be relegated the following year.
In 1997, Rabésandratana moved to Paris Saint-Germain, helping to the Cup
Coupe de France
The Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation...
, League Cup
Coupe de la Ligue
The Coupe de la Ligue , known outside of France as the French League Cup, is a knockout cup competition in French football organized by the Ligue de Football Professionnel...
and Supercup
Trophée des champions
The Trophée des champions , is a French association football trophy contested in an annual match between the champions of Ligue 1 and the winners of the Coupe de France. It is equivalent to the Super Cups found in many countries...
in his debut year, and eventually gaining club captaincy; however, with the arrival of new coach Luis Fernández
Luis Fernández
Luis Fernández is a Spanish-French footballer who played as a defender / midfielder. He retired as a player in 1993 to become a manager....
, he gradually lost his importance.
After a turbulent season with Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
's AEK Athens, Rabésandratana returned home and signed with lowly LB Châteauroux
LB Châteauroux
La Berrichonne de Châteauroux is a French association football club based in Châteauroux. The football team is a part of a sports club that consists of several other sports and was founded in 1883. The team currently plays in Ligue 2, the second division of French football, having finished 16th in...
, moving two years after to Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
, with R.A.E.C. Mons
R.A.E.C. Mons
R.A.E.C. Mons is a Belgian football club based in Mons, Belgium. The team was promoted to the Belgian Jupiler League recently on 29 May 2011 after beating Waasland-Beveren in a "Winner-Take-All" Test match of the Final Tour of the Belgian second division and has Re-Joined the Top Belgian League...
, which he helped promote in his second year, and being mainly used as a replacement, but regularly.
Rabésandratana retired professionally in 2007, and focused on obtaining his coaching degree.
Attributes
He played mainly as a defensive midfielder - but also as a central defender.International career
Rabésandratana gained one cap for the land of his ancestors, MadagascarMadagascar 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...
, in a 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...
-recognized friendly with Toulouse FC
Toulouse FC
Toulouse Football Club is a French association football club based in the city of Toulouse. The club was founded in 1970 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Toulouse plays its home matches at the Stadium Municipal located within the city. The first team is managed by...
, also in that year.