Sebastian Carole
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Sébastien Carole, also known as Seb Carole, (born 8 September 1982) is a French
professional footballer. He is now playing with OGC Nice in the top division of French Football.
, where he had been since he was 14 years old. In February 2004 he joined English Premier League side West Ham United
on loan. However, in three months with the Hammers he made just one substitute appearance. He spent the 2004-05 season
on loan at Ligue 2
club Châteauroux
, making nine league appearances and scoring one goal.
In total Carole made nine league appearances scoring one goal in his three years with Monaco. He also played for Monaco in the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Cup. He was part of the Monaco squad which reached the Champions League final in 2004 but did not have any involvement in the 3-0 final loss to FC Porto.
for an undisclosed fee. He played 42 games in total for Brighton in the 2005-06 season as they finished bottom in the Championship and were relegated to League One
. In June he activated a relegation release clause in his contract and Albion confirmed that Carole was to join Leeds United and Carole joined them on 23 June 2006.
but found first-team opportunities under Dennis Wise
difficult. In November 2006 the Yorkshire Evening Post
claimed that Wise was about to release Carole. He made a total of 18 appearances in the 2006-07 season.
In 2007-08 he made 34 appearances and scored his first goal for the club on 29 November 2007 in a 1-1 draw with Gillingham
. In 2008 pre-season he played in a friendly
against York City
, which proved to be his last appearance for Leeds United. After failing to feature in manager Gary McAllister
's plans he was released from his contract by mutual consent on 1 September 2008. He played a total of 52 games in his three years with the club, scoring three goals.
Carole joined League Two
side Darlington
on a short term contract on 28 November 2008. He played seven games with Darlington during a two-month stay, before leaving the club in January 2009.
side Brighton & Hove Albion until the end of the 2008-09 season.
He made 12 appearances and on 12 May Brighton announced that they would be releasing Carole when his contract expired at the end of June 2009.
on a short-term contract until January 2010.
and Poyet. On 11 January 2010, it was confirmed that Carole had agreed a weekly contract with Brighton & Hove Albion
. He left Brighton after his pre-season offer did not work.
.
In 2010 Martinique selected Carole to play in the Didgicel Cup held in the Caribbean, he played in three games.
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...
professional footballer. He is now playing with OGC Nice in the top division of French Football.
AS Monaco
Carole started his playing career in 2002 with AS MonacoAS 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...
, where he had been since he was 14 years old. In February 2004 he joined English Premier League side West Ham United
West Ham United F.C.
West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current...
on loan. However, in three months with the Hammers he made just one substitute appearance. He spent the 2004-05 season
Ligue 2 season 2004-05
The Ligue 2 season 2004/2005, organised by the LFP was won by AS Nancy and saw the promotions of AS Nancy, Le Mans UC72 and Troyes AC, whereas Angers SCO and SC Bastia were relegated to National.-20 participating teams:-Final table:-Recap:...
on loan at Ligue 2
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 Châteauroux
LB Châteauroux
La Berrichonne de Châteauroux is a French association football club based in Châteauroux. The football team is a part of a sports club that consists of several other sports and was founded in 1883. The team currently plays in Ligue 2, the second division of French football, having finished 16th in...
, making nine league appearances and scoring one goal.
In total Carole made nine league appearances scoring one goal in his three years with Monaco. He also played for Monaco in the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Cup. He was part of the Monaco squad which reached the Champions League final in 2004 but did not have any involvement in the 3-0 final loss to FC Porto.
Brighton & Hove Albion
On 12 August 2005 Carole signed a two year contract with English Championship side Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
for an undisclosed fee. He played 42 games in total for Brighton in the 2005-06 season as they finished bottom in the Championship and were relegated to League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
. In June he activated a relegation release clause in his contract and Albion confirmed that Carole was to join Leeds United and Carole joined them on 23 June 2006.
Leeds United
Carole signed a three year deal with Leeds, joining them on 5 July 2006. he featured in many games under previous manager Kevin BlackwellKevin Blackwell
Kevin Patrick Blackwell is an English former professional football goalkeeper who since retiring as a player has worked as a coach and a manager. He has an identical twin, Noel.-Early career:...
but found first-team opportunities under Dennis Wise
Dennis Wise
Dennis Frank Wise is an English former football manager and player, and former Executive Director at Newcastle United....
difficult. In November 2006 the Yorkshire Evening Post
Yorkshire Evening Post
The Yorkshire Evening Post is a daily evening publication published by Yorkshire Post Newspapers Ltd in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England...
claimed that Wise was about to release Carole. He made a total of 18 appearances in the 2006-07 season.
In 2007-08 he made 34 appearances and scored his first goal for the club on 29 November 2007 in a 1-1 draw with Gillingham
Gillingham F.C.
Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
. In 2008 pre-season he played in a friendly
Exhibition game
An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition...
against York City
York City F.C.
York City Football Club is an English football club based in York, North Yorkshire. The club participates in the Conference National, the fifth tier of English football. Founded in 1922, they joined the Football League in 1929, and have spent most of their history in the lower divisions...
, which proved to be his last appearance for Leeds United. After failing to feature in manager Gary McAllister
Gary McAllister
Gary McAllister MBE is a Scottish former professional footballer.McAllister played primarily as a midfielder, in a successful career spanning over nineteen years. He started his career at local side Motherwell before moving south of the border to Leicester City at the age of 20...
's plans he was released from his contract by mutual consent on 1 September 2008. He played a total of 52 games in his three years with the club, scoring three goals.
Darlington
After a short trial with Bradford CityBradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
Carole joined League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Darlington
Darlington F.C.
Darlington Football Club is a professional association football club based in Darlington, County Durham, currently playing in the Conference National. The club was founded in 1883, and originally played its games at Feethams, before moving to the Darlington Arena in 2003...
on a short term contract on 28 November 2008. He played seven games with Darlington during a two-month stay, before leaving the club in January 2009.
Return to Brighton
On 29 January 2009, after a successful trial Carole re-joined League OneFootball League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Brighton & Hove Albion until the end of the 2008-09 season.
He made 12 appearances and on 12 May Brighton announced that they would be releasing Carole when his contract expired at the end of June 2009.
Tranmere Rovers
Carole joined Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers F.C.
Tranmere Rovers Football Club are an English team based in Birkenhead, Wirral. The club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system...
on a short-term contract until January 2010.
Back to Brighton
On 31 December 2009, Carole returned to Brighton on trial, who are now managed by former Leeds United assistant manager Gus Poyet where Carole had a regular spell in team under the management of Dennis WiseDennis Wise
Dennis Frank Wise is an English former football manager and player, and former Executive Director at Newcastle United....
and Poyet. On 11 January 2010, it was confirmed that Carole had agreed a weekly contract with Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
. He left Brighton after his pre-season offer did not work.
International career
Carole has represented France at every level up to under-19France national youth football team
The France national youth football team are the national under-20, under-19, under-18, under-17 and under-16 football teams of France and are controlled by the Fédération Française de Football. The youth teams of France participate in tournaments sanctioned by both FIFA and UEFA and also...
.
In 2010 Martinique selected Carole to play in the Didgicel Cup held in the Caribbean, he played in three games.