Jonathan Pitroipa
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Jonathan Pitroipa is a Burkinabé
footballer. He plays for French club Stade Rennais, whom he joined from Hamburger SV
. Known by his incredible speed and by pulling withering counterattacks, Pitroipa is a very dangerous attacking midfielder.
until 2004 when he moved to Germany. In 2004, he signed with Bundesliga
side SC Freiburg
. He scored his first goal for Freiburg in a 3–3 draw with Greuther Fürth
on 22 September 2006. He went on to make 75 league appearances, Bundesliga and 2.Bundesliga, and scored 16 goals.
on a free transfer. In his last season in the Bundesliga with Hamburg, Pitroipa appeared in 26 games adding two goals and six assists. After the dismissal of head coach Armin Veh
in March 2011, Pitroipa voiced his unhappiness with the coaching situation. Under new manager Michael Oenning
, Pitroipa was relegated to a bit part role for the club and expressed his desire to leave Hamburg in search of regular football. Hamburg's new director of football Frank Arnesen
, formerly of Chelsea
, did not help matters either, bringing in many young players in an effort to freshen up the squad and start a new era.
Pitroipa's last game for the club came on the final day of the 2010-11 Bundesliga season, coming on as a 38' minute substitute for José Paolo Guerrero
in their 1-1 draw with Borussia Mönchengladbach
. Pitroipa made a total of 97 appearances for Hamburg, scoring 6 goals and adding 10 assists. Pitroipa's exit from the club was part of a mass exodus of star names, as Frank Rost
, Ze Roberto, Joris Mathijsen, Piotr Trochowski
and Ruud van Nistelrooy
were also shown the door.
in the first leg of their Europa League Playoff tie on 28 July 2011. Pitroipa made his Ligue 1 debut with Stade Rennais in their league opener against newly promoted Dijon
on 7 August 2011, which ended in a 5-1 victory for Pitroipa's side. He helped in the build-up for the opening goal, delivering a long pass to Abdoulrazak Boukari who then flicked it on to Victor Hugo Montano
who slid it in. This marked the first time in 9 years that Rennes scored 5 goals in a Ligue 1 game. The following weekend Pitroipa scored his first Ligue 1
goal for Rennes in their 1-1 draw with PSG on 13 August 2011. His 88th minute equalizer denied the free-spending capital club their first win of the season and ensured that his side remained undefeated from their opening two league outings.
After defeating Metalurgi Rustavi 7-2 on aggregate, Rennes were drawn against Red Star Belgrade
in the Europa League Play-off. Pitroipa started the first leg at the Stadion FK Crvena Zvezda in Serbia and continued his fine goal-scoring form, netting the equalizing goal for his side in the 41st minute. Substitute Victor Montano grabbed the winning goal for the visitors in the second half, putting them in a comfortable position to advance to the group stages of the Europa League. Rennes won the second leg in convincing fashion, 4-0, to advance to the group stages.
in 2006. He was part of the final squad at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations in Angola.
member Wilfried Sanou
, the Kada School. The club is owned by his father Miki Jean-Baptiste Pitroipa and the mother of Sanou.
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso – also known by its short-form name Burkina – is a landlocked country in west Africa. It is surrounded by six countries: Mali to the north, Niger to the east, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Côte d'Ivoire to the southwest.Its size is with an estimated...
footballer. He plays for French club Stade Rennais, whom he joined from Hamburger SV
Hamburger SV
Hamburger Sport-Verein, usually referred to as HSV in Germany and Hamburg in international parlance, is a German multi-sport club based in Hamburg, its largest branch being its football department...
. Known by his incredible speed and by pulling withering counterattacks, Pitroipa is a very dangerous attacking midfielder.
Career
Pitroipa played for Planete Champion in his native Burkina FasoBurkina Faso
Burkina Faso – also known by its short-form name Burkina – is a landlocked country in west Africa. It is surrounded by six countries: Mali to the north, Niger to the east, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Côte d'Ivoire to the southwest.Its size is with an estimated...
until 2004 when he moved to Germany. In 2004, he signed with Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
side SC Freiburg
SC Freiburg
Sport-Club Freiburg, commonly known as SC Freiburg, is a German association football club, based in the city of Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg. SC Freiburg has played in the Bundesliga, the top tier of German football, since their promotion in 2009...
. He scored his first goal for Freiburg in a 3–3 draw with Greuther Fürth
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
SpVgg Greuther Fürth is a German association football club based in Fürth, Bavaria. The club was formed when the senior football side of newcomer Turn- und Sportverein Vestenbergsgreuth joined traditional club Spielvereinigung Fürth on 1 July 1996...
on 22 September 2006. He went on to make 75 league appearances, Bundesliga and 2.Bundesliga, and scored 16 goals.
Hamburg
In July 2008, he moved to Hamburger SVHamburger SV
Hamburger Sport-Verein, usually referred to as HSV in Germany and Hamburg in international parlance, is a German multi-sport club based in Hamburg, its largest branch being its football department...
on a free transfer. In his last season in the Bundesliga with Hamburg, Pitroipa appeared in 26 games adding two goals and six assists. After the dismissal of head coach Armin Veh
Armin Veh
Armin Veh is a German former footballer and current manager who works for Eintracht Frankfurt. He won the German championship with Bundesliga team VfB Stuttgart on 19 May 2007. Veh and his team also had the chance to win "the double" by winning the DFB-Cup on 26 May 2007 in Berlin, but lost 2–3 in...
in March 2011, Pitroipa voiced his unhappiness with the coaching situation. Under new manager Michael Oenning
Michael Oenning
Michael Oenning is a German football manager who formerly managed Hamburger SV and 1. FC Nuremberg.He had previously been assistant manager at the two clubs which he has managed, as well as assistant manager at Borussia Mönchengladbach and Wolfsburg...
, Pitroipa was relegated to a bit part role for the club and expressed his desire to leave Hamburg in search of regular football. Hamburg's new director of football Frank Arnesen
Frank Arnesen
Frank Arnesen is a former Danish football player and currently sporting director at Hamburger SV. Arnesen was Director of Football at English football clubs Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea....
, formerly of Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
, did not help matters either, bringing in many young players in an effort to freshen up the squad and start a new era.
Pitroipa's last game for the club came on the final day of the 2010-11 Bundesliga season, coming on as a 38' minute substitute for José Paolo Guerrero
José Paolo Guerrero
José Paolo Guerrero Gonzales is a Peruvian footballer who plays as a striker for Hamburger SV and Peruvian national team. Known as the best peruvian soccer player today.- Early career :...
in their 1-1 draw with Borussia Mönchengladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach is a German association football club based in Mönchengladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. The team plays in the Bundesliga and is one of the country's most well-known, well-supported, and successful teams. Borussia Mönchengladbach has over 40,000 members and is the sixth...
. Pitroipa made a total of 97 appearances for Hamburg, scoring 6 goals and adding 10 assists. Pitroipa's exit from the club was part of a mass exodus of star names, as Frank Rost
Frank Rost
Frank Rost is a German footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer....
, Ze Roberto, Joris Mathijsen, Piotr Trochowski
Piotr Trochowski
Piotr Artur Trochowski is a Polish-born German footballer who currently plays as an attacking midfielder for La Liga side Sevilla FC and the German national team.-Early life:Trochowski was born in Tczew in Poland...
and Ruud van Nistelrooy
Ruud van Nistelrooy
Rutgerus Johannes Martinus "Ruud" van Nistelrooy, , is a Dutch footballer who plays as a striker for Málaga CF in Spain's La Liga. He is the second-highest goalscorer in Champions League history with 60 goals...
were also shown the door.
Stade Rennais
On 7 July 2011, he completed his transfer to Stade Rennais for £3.16million, well under the €5 million desired by Hamburg. Rennes were keen on securing the signature of the Burkina Faso international for a long time, impressed by "his pace and dribbling skills." In his first official appearance for his new club, Pitroipa scored a brace against Georgian side FC Metalurgi RustaviFC Metalurgi Rustavi
FC Metalurgi Rustavi is a Georgian football team, which are playing in Rustavi. The club play their home games at Poladi Stadium. After FC Tbilisi merged with second division club FC Rustavi in 2006, FC Olimpi Rustavi was established. In 2007, FC Olimpi Rustavi won their first Georgian Premier...
in the first leg of their Europa League Playoff tie on 28 July 2011. Pitroipa made his Ligue 1 debut with Stade Rennais in their league opener against newly promoted Dijon
Dijon FCO
Dijon Football Côte d'Or is a French association football club based in Dijon. The club was founded in 1998 as a result of a merger between two local clubs in the city and currently competes in Ligue 1 after gaining promotion for the first time ever in the 2010-11 season.The club president is...
on 7 August 2011, which ended in a 5-1 victory for Pitroipa's side. He helped in the build-up for the opening goal, delivering a long pass to Abdoulrazak Boukari who then flicked it on to Victor Hugo Montano
Victor Hugo Montaño
Víctor Hugo Montaño Caicedo is a Colombian footballer, who currently plays for Stade Rennais F.C..-Early career:Although born in Cali, Montaño started his professional career at Bogota side Millonarios as a teenager...
who slid it in. This marked the first time in 9 years that Rennes scored 5 goals in a Ligue 1 game. The following weekend Pitroipa scored his first 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....
goal for Rennes in their 1-1 draw with PSG on 13 August 2011. His 88th minute equalizer denied the free-spending capital club their first win of the season and ensured that his side remained undefeated from their opening two league outings.
After defeating Metalurgi Rustavi 7-2 on aggregate, Rennes were drawn against Red Star Belgrade
Red Star Belgrade
Red Star Belgrade is a football club from Belgrade, Serbia. The club is a part of the Red Star Sports Society.Red Star Belgrade is the most successful Serbian club, with a record of 25 national championships and 23 national cups in both Serbian and ex-Yugoslav competitions...
in the Europa League Play-off. Pitroipa started the first leg at the Stadion FK Crvena Zvezda in Serbia and continued his fine goal-scoring form, netting the equalizing goal for his side in the 41st minute. Substitute Victor Montano grabbed the winning goal for the visitors in the second half, putting them in a comfortable position to advance to the group stages of the Europa League. Rennes won the second leg in convincing fashion, 4-0, to advance to the group stages.
International career
Pitroipa made his debut for Burkina FasoBurkina Faso national football team
The Burkina Faso national football team, nicknamed Les Etalons , is the national team of Burkina Faso and is controlled by the Fédération Burkinabé de Foot-Ball. They were known as the Upper Volta national football team until 1984, when Upper Volta became Burkina Faso...
in 2006. He was part of the final squad at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations in Angola.
Coaching career
In October 2008 he established, with Burkina Faso national football teamBurkina Faso national football team
The Burkina Faso national football team, nicknamed Les Etalons , is the national team of Burkina Faso and is controlled by the Fédération Burkinabé de Foot-Ball. They were known as the Upper Volta national football team until 1984, when Upper Volta became Burkina Faso...
member Wilfried Sanou
Wilfried Sanou
Wilfried Sanou is a Burkinabé footballer, who currently is on free agent.-External links:...
, the Kada School. The club is owned by his father Miki Jean-Baptiste Pitroipa and the mother of Sanou.
External links
- Jonathan Pitroipa at kicker.de