Ludovic Butelle
Encyclopedia
Jean Ludovic Butelle is a French
footballer who plays for AC Arles-Avignon as a goalkeeper.
, in 2001–02's top flight
, appearing in six matches. He became a regular the next two seasons, after which he was signed by Valencia CF
in July 2004, seen as a possible replacement for aging Andrés Palop
and Santiago Cañizares
. Butelle also served a six-month loan at Hércules CF
in Alicante
for the rest of his first season
.
From 2005–07, with Palop departed, Butelle eventually became backup, replacing another veteran, Juan Luis Mora. On 29 November 2006, after making his La Liga
debut on 19 March 2006, in a 1–2 away loss against Racing de Santander
, his sole in that campaign
, he extended his contract, due to expire in June 2009, for a further three years.
In 2007–08, Butelle was again loaned, this time to fellow top-divisioner Real Valladolid
and, after starting the season as first-choice, he eventually lost the battle with youngster Sergio Asenjo
(18) and veteran Alberto
(38). After considering a return to France for the remainder of the season, he eventually stayed until his loan expired.
However, Butelle would be loaned once more for 2008–09, now to French top division outfit Lille OSC
. At the season's close, the move was made permanent.
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 plays for AC Arles-Avignon as a goalkeeper.
Club career
Butelle began his career at FC MetzFC Metz
Football Club de Metz, commonly referred to as simply Metz , is a French association football club based in Metz. The club was formed in 1932 and has spent most of its history in the Ligue 1, though they currently play in Ligue 2, the second level in French football league system. Metz plays its...
, in 2001–02's top flight
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....
, appearing in six matches. He became a regular the next two seasons, after which he was signed by Valencia CF
Valencia CF
Valencia Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, Spain. They play in La Liga and are one of the most successful and biggest clubs in Spanish Football and European Football. Valencia have won six La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies, two Fairs Cups which was the...
in July 2004, seen as a possible replacement for aging Andrés Palop
Andrés Palop
Andrés Palop Cervera is a Spanish footballer who plays for Sevilla FC as a goalkeeper.After having languished on the bench of hometown side Valencia for most of his stay, he became a premiere player with Sevilla well into his 30's, helping it consolidate in both the domestic and European...
and Santiago Cañizares
Santiago Cañizares
José Santiago Cañizares Ruiz is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a goalkeeper.After playing with Real Madrid, mostly as a backup, he finished his career at Valencia CF, where he appeared in more than 400 official games since 1998.In his prime, he was regarded as one of the best...
. Butelle also served a six-month loan at Hércules CF
Hércules CF
Hércules Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Alicante, in the autonomous community of Valencia. Founded in 1922, it currently plays in the Spanish second division, and holds home games at the Estadio José Rico Pérez, which seats 30,000 spectators.-History:After first...
in Alicante
Alicante
Alicante or Alacant is a city in Spain, the capital of the province of Alicante and of the comarca of Alacantí, in the south of the Valencian Community. It is also a historic Mediterranean port. The population of the city of Alicante proper was 334,418, estimated , ranking as the second-largest...
for the rest of his first season
2004–05 La Liga
2004–05 season was composed of the following clubs:* Albacete Balompié* Athletic Bilbao* Atlético Madrid* FC Barcelona* Real Betis* Deportivo de La Coruña* Espanyol* Getafe CF* Levante UD* Málaga CF* Real Mallorca* CD Numancia* CA Osasuna...
.
From 2005–07, with Palop departed, Butelle eventually became backup, replacing another veteran, Juan Luis Mora. On 29 November 2006, after making his La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
debut on 19 March 2006, in a 1–2 away loss against Racing de Santander
Racing de Santander
Real Racing Club de Santander, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Santander, in the autonomous community of Cantabria. Founded in 1913, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadio El Sardinero, with a capacity for 22,400 spectators....
, his sole in that campaign
2005–06 La Liga
* Athletic Bilbao* Atlético Madrid* FC Barcelona* Betis* Cádiz CF* Celta de Vigo* Deportivo Alaves* Deportivo de La Coruña* Espanyol* Getafe CF* Málaga CF* RCD Mallorca* CA Osasuna* Racing de Santander* Real Madrid* Real Sociedad* Sevilla FC...
, he extended his contract, due to expire in June 2009, for a further three years.
In 2007–08, Butelle was again loaned, this time to fellow top-divisioner Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Valladolid, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, from where the nickname Pucela is derived....
and, after starting the season as first-choice, he eventually lost the battle with youngster Sergio Asenjo
Sergio Asenjo
Sergio Asenjo Andrés is a Spanish footballer who plays for Atlético Madrid as a goalkeeper.-Club career:Born in Palencia, Castile and León, Asenjo began playing in Real Valladolid junior teams, and soon emerged as one of the most talented players in the club...
(18) and veteran Alberto
Alberto López Fernández
Alberto López Fernández, simply Alberto , is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a goalkeeper....
(38). After considering a return to France for the remainder of the season, he eventually stayed until his loan expired.
However, Butelle would be loaned once more for 2008–09, now to French top division outfit Lille OSC
Lille OSC
LOSC Lille Métropole is a French association football club based in Lille. The club was founded in 1944 as a result of a merger and currently play in Ligue 1, the first division of French football. Lille plays its home matches at the Stade Lille-Metropole in nearby Villeneuve-d'Ascq. In 2012, the...
. At the season's close, the move was made permanent.