Frédéric Sammaritano
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Frédéric Sammaritano is a French
professional football player who currently plays for French club AC Ajaccio
in Ligue 1
.
. In his last campaign with Vannes, he converted 3 goals and added 7 assists. His good performances in Ligue 2
lead many to be interested in securing his signature. Sammaritano joined AJ Auxerre
who finished in third spot during the 2009-10 Ligue 1 season, qualifying for Champions Leagut football. In the 2010–11 UEFA Champions League, he scored against Ajax Amsterdam
in a game his team ended up winning 2-1. Sammaritano found life in Burgundy difficult, starting just 10 Ligue 1 fixtures, adding only one league goal and three assists.
In July 2011 Sammaritano signed for newly promoted AC Ajaccio
on a free transfer. He made his debut for the club in their 2-0 loss to Toulouse FC
on the opening day of the 2011-12 Ligue 1 campaign. Sammaritano scored against French powerhouse Lyon
on 13 August 2011 putting hise side 1-0 up at the Stade de Gerland. His first goal since November 2010 did not prove enough though as Lisandro Lopez
scored late on. But his side were able to hold on for a 1-1 draw, earning their first point of the season. In the following round of fixtures on 20 August Ajaccio played host to Evian Thonon in Corsica
, Sammaritano netted in the 7th minute after being fed in by Johan Cavalli
to give the hosts a 1-0 lead.
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...
professional football player who currently plays for French club AC Ajaccio
AC Ajaccio
Athletic Club Ajaccio is a French association football club based in the city of Ajaccio on the island of Corsica. The club was founded in 1910 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, having finished 2nd in the 2010–11 campaign in Ligue 2. The club president is Alain...
in 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....
.
Career
Sammaritano spent three seasons at Vannes OCVannes OC
Vannes Olympique Club is a French association football club based in Vannes. The club was formed relatively late in 1998 as a result of a merger and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Vannes plays its home matches at the Stade de la Rabine located within the city...
. In his last campaign with Vannes, he converted 3 goals and added 7 assists. His good performances in Ligue 2
Ligue 2
Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division...
lead many to be interested in securing his signature. Sammaritano joined AJ 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...
who finished in third spot during the 2009-10 Ligue 1 season, qualifying for Champions Leagut football. In the 2010–11 UEFA Champions League, he scored against Ajax Amsterdam
Ajax Amsterdam
Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax , also referred to as AFC Ajax, Ajax Amsterdam or simply Ajax , is a professional football club from Amsterdam, Netherlands...
in a game his team ended up winning 2-1. Sammaritano found life in Burgundy difficult, starting just 10 Ligue 1 fixtures, adding only one league goal and three assists.
In July 2011 Sammaritano signed for newly promoted AC Ajaccio
AC Ajaccio
Athletic Club Ajaccio is a French association football club based in the city of Ajaccio on the island of Corsica. The club was founded in 1910 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, having finished 2nd in the 2010–11 campaign in Ligue 2. The club president is Alain...
on a free transfer. He made his debut for the club in their 2-0 loss to 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...
on the opening day of the 2011-12 Ligue 1 campaign. Sammaritano scored against French powerhouse 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...
on 13 August 2011 putting hise side 1-0 up at the Stade de Gerland. His first goal since November 2010 did not prove enough though as Lisandro Lopez
Lisandro López
Lisandro López , sometimes known as Lisandro, is an Argentine footballer who plays for Olympique Lyonnais in France.Primarily a striker, he is also capable of playing on the wings....
scored late on. But his side were able to hold on for a 1-1 draw, earning their first point of the season. In the following round of fixtures on 20 August Ajaccio played host to Evian Thonon in Corsica
Corsica
Corsica is an island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is located west of Italy, southeast of the French mainland, and north of the island of Sardinia....
, Sammaritano netted in the 7th minute after being fed in by Johan Cavalli
Johan Cavalli
Johan Cavalli is a French footballer playing for French side AC Ajaccio. He plays on the left side of midfield.-Career:...
to give the hosts a 1-0 lead.