Richard Dutruel
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Richard Philippe Dutruel (born 24 December 1972 in Thonon-les-Bains
, Haute-Savoie) is a retired professional French footballer
, who played as a goalkeeper.
, Celta de Vigo
(his most successful period, also appearing in the UEFA Cup), FC Barcelona
(during his two seasons, he played backup to youngster Pepe Reina in his first year, only being third-choice afterwards), Deportivo Alavés
and RC Strasbourg
, retiring in June 2005.
On 4 October 2000, Dutruel gained his sole cap
for France
, coming on as a substitute in a 1–1 friendly match with Cameroon
.
Thonon-les-Bains
Thonon-les-Bains is a town in the Haute-Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.-History:...
, Haute-Savoie) is a retired professional French footballer
Football in France
Football is the most popular sport in France. The Fédération Française de Football is the national governing bodyand is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the game of association football in the country, both professional and amateur...
, who played as a goalkeeper.
Football career
During his career, Dutruel represented Paris Saint-Germain FC, SM CaenSM Caen
Stade Malherbe Caen is a professional French football team, playing in the city of Caen, Normandy. The club was founded on 17 November 1913 following the merger of Club Malherbe Caennais and Club Sportif Caennais...
, Celta de Vigo
Celta de Vigo
Real Club Celta de Vigo , simply referred to as Celta Vigo, is a Spanish professional football club based in Vigo, Galicia, currently playing in the Segunda División. It was founded on March 28, 1923 following the merger of Real Vigo Sporting and Real Fortuna Foot-ball Club.Nicknamed Los Celestes ,...
(his most successful period, also appearing in the UEFA Cup), FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
(during his two seasons, he played backup to youngster Pepe Reina in his first year, only being third-choice afterwards), Deportivo Alavés
Deportivo Alavés
Deportivo Alavés, S.A.D., usually abbreviated to Alavés, is a Spanish football club based in Vitoria-Gasteiz, in the Basque Country. Founded in 1921, it plays in Segunda División B, holding home matches at the 19,500-seater Estadio Mendizorrotza....
and RC Strasbourg
RC 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...
, retiring in June 2005.
On 4 October 2000, Dutruel gained his sole cap
Cap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
for France
France 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...
, coming on as a substitute in a 1–1 friendly match with Cameroon
Cameroon national football team
The Cameroon national football team, nicknamed Les Lions Indomptables , is controlled by the Fédération Camerounaise de Football and is Africa's most successful side in FIFA world cup; having qualified for the FIFA World Cup six times – in 1982, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002 and 2010– more than any...
.