Pierrick Valdivia
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Pierrick Valdivia is a French footballer who currently plays for Ligue 2
club CS Sedan Ardennes
. A former graduate of the Olympique Lyonnais academy
, he plays as a midfielder
. He is of no relation to the Chile
an playmaker Jorge Valdivia
.
. After a couple of years at the club, Olympique Lyonnais
began inquiring for his services. However, after adhering to the advice of his father, Pierrick decided to remain at Saint-Priest for a few more years. Eventually, he moved to Lyon and quickly ascending up the ranks in the youth system
. Following the 2007–08 season, he signed his first professional contract agreeing to a one-year deal. He was officially promoted to the senior squad for the 2008–09 season and assigned the number 13 shirt.
Though promoted, Pierrick spent the entire season playing in the Championnat de France amateur where he regularly impressed. He appeared in 26 matches scoring 6 goals, which included a hat trick
against CA Bastia
and a brace against his former club AS Saint-Priest. His impressive play helped the Lyon Reserves finish 1st among professional clubs in their group and also win the entire competition in the playoffs. Unfortunately, due to Lyon's midfield already engulfed with talent, he didn't make one appearance with the professional squad.
club FC Lorient
before signing with CS Sedan Ardennes
on 9 June 2009 agreeing to a three year deal. He made his debut for the club on 1 August 2009 in a Coupe de la Ligue
match coming on as a substitute in the 90th minute. He play the full extra time session picking up a yellow card
in the 108th minute as Sedan won 2–0.
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...
club CS Sedan Ardennes
CS Sedan Ardennes
Club Sportif Sedan Ardennes, commonly referred to as CS Sedan or simply Sedan , is a French association football club based in Sedan. The club was formed in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Sedan plays its home matches at the Stade Louis Dugauguez located...
. A former graduate of the Olympique Lyonnais academy
Olympique Lyonnais Reserves and Academy
The Olympique Lyonnais Reserves & Academy are the reserve team and academy of French club Olympique Lyonnais. The reserves squad play in the Championnat de France amateur division, the fourth division of French football and the highest division the team is allowed to participate in. Lyon have won...
, he plays as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
. He is of no relation to the Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
an playmaker Jorge Valdivia
Jorge Valdivia
Jorge Luis Valdivia Toro is a Chilean professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for the Brazilian Série A club Palmeiras and the Chilean national team....
.
Football career
Pierrick began his career with amateur side AS Saint-PriestAS Saint-Priest
The Association Sportive de Saint Priest is a French association football team founded in 1945. They are based in Saint-Priest, France and are currently playing in the Championnat de France Amateurs Group B...
. After a couple of years at the club, Olympique Lyonnais
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...
began inquiring for his services. However, after adhering to the advice of his father, Pierrick decided to remain at Saint-Priest for a few more years. Eventually, he moved to Lyon and quickly ascending up the ranks in the youth system
Youth system
Youth system is a sporting terminology used to refer to a youth investment program within a particular team or league, which develops and nurtures young talent in farm teams, with the vision of using them in the first team if they show enough promise, and to fill up squads numbers in some teams...
. Following the 2007–08 season, he signed his first professional contract agreeing to a one-year deal. He was officially promoted to the senior squad for the 2008–09 season and assigned the number 13 shirt.
Though promoted, Pierrick spent the entire season playing in the Championnat de France amateur where he regularly impressed. He appeared in 26 matches scoring 6 goals, which included a hat trick
Hat Trick
Hat trick, hat-trick or hattrick may refer to:* hat-trick — in various sports, achieving three goals, wickets, etc. in a single match* Hattrick — online football management game** Hattrick Limited — producers of this game...
against CA Bastia
CA Bastia
Cercle Athlétique Bastiais or CA Bastia is a French association football team founded in 1920. They are based in Bastia, Corsica, France and are currently playing in the Championnat de France Amateurs Group B. They play at the Stade d'Erbajolo in Bastia....
and a brace against his former club AS Saint-Priest. His impressive play helped the Lyon Reserves finish 1st among professional clubs in their group and also win the entire competition in the playoffs. Unfortunately, due to Lyon's midfield already engulfed with talent, he didn't make one appearance with the professional squad.
Sedan
Following the expiration of his contract, Pierrick looked for other destinations. He was linked to Ligue 1Ligue 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....
club FC Lorient
FC Lorient
Football Club Lorient-Bretagne Sud is a French association football club based in Lorient. The club was founded in 1926 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Lorient plays its home matches at the Stade du Moustoir located within the city. The team is managed by Christian...
before signing with CS Sedan Ardennes
CS Sedan Ardennes
Club Sportif Sedan Ardennes, commonly referred to as CS Sedan or simply Sedan , is a French association football club based in Sedan. The club was formed in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Sedan plays its home matches at the Stade Louis Dugauguez located...
on 9 June 2009 agreeing to a three year deal. He made his debut for the club on 1 August 2009 in a Coupe de la Ligue
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...
match coming on as a substitute in the 90th minute. He play the full extra time session picking up a yellow card
Penalty card
A penalty card is used in many sports as a means of warning, reprimanding or penalising a player, coach or team official. Penalty cards are most commonly used by referees or umpires to indicate that a player has committed an offense. The referee will hold the card above his or her head while...
in the 108th minute as Sedan won 2–0.