Martin Djetou
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Martin Djetou, is a former Ivorian-French footballer
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, Monaco
, Parma
, Fulham
, Nice
, Bolton Wanderers and Istres
and SC Schiltigheim
. Prior to his brief spell at Bolton, his only other experience in English football came by the way of a two year loan spell at Fulham
where he amassed over half a century of appearances (and scored the winner against Leeds in a 1–0 win in December 2002) but a permanent deal could not be agreed with Italian club Parma.
In November 2006 he was awarded a trial at English club Leeds United but was not offered a permanent deal. After his spell with Bolton, he moved back to France, joining up with Istres. However, after some sluggish performances, he was released from his contract in 2006.
In 2007, he stopped his professional career, started to play for SC Schiltigheim (amateur) and retired in summer 2008.
, the country he grew up and was member of the Football at the Olympic Games Atlanta 1996
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Football in France
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Career
His clubs included StrasbourgRC Strasbourg
Racing Club de Strasbourg is a French association football club founded in 1906 and professional since 1933, based in the city of Strasbourg, in Alsace...
, Monaco
AS Monaco FC
Association Sportive de Monaco Football Club are a French football club based in Fontvieille, Monaco. The club was founded in 1924 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second tier of French football. The team plays its home matches at the Stade Louis II located within Fontvieille...
, Parma
Parma F.C.
Parma Football Club , commonly referred to as just Parma, is an Italian professional football club based in Parma, Emilia–Romagna that will compete in Serie A for the 2011–12 season, having finished in twelfth position last season. Founded as Verdi Foot Ball Club in July 1913, the club changed its...
, 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...
, Nice
OGC Nice
Olympique Gymnaste Club Nice Côte d'Azur is a French association football club based in Nice. The club was founded in 1904 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top-tier of French football. Nice plays its home matches at the Stade Municipal du Ray located within the city. In 2013, the club is...
, Bolton Wanderers and Istres
FC Istres
Football Club Istres Ouest Provence is a French association football club based in Istres. The club was formed in 1920 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football having achieved promotion to the league following the 2008–09 season. Istres plays its home matches at the...
and SC Schiltigheim
SC Schiltigheim
Sporting Club de Schiltigheim is a French association football club from Schiltigheim, Alsace. The team are currently playing in the Championnat de France Amateurs Group A...
. Prior to his brief spell at Bolton, his only other experience in English football came by the way of a two year loan spell at 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...
where he amassed over half a century of appearances (and scored the winner against Leeds in a 1–0 win in December 2002) but a permanent deal could not be agreed with Italian club Parma.
In November 2006 he was awarded a trial at English club Leeds United but was not offered a permanent deal. After his spell with Bolton, he moved back to France, joining up with Istres. However, after some sluggish performances, he was released from his contract in 2006.
In 2007, he stopped his professional career, started to play for SC Schiltigheim (amateur) and retired in summer 2008.
International career
The Côte d'Ivoire-born Djetou has won full international honours with FranceFrance 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...
, the country he grew up and was member of the Football at the Olympic Games Atlanta 1996
1996 Summer Olympics
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