Yann Kermorgant
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Yann Kermorgant is a French
footballer who plays for Charlton Athletic
. He was born in Vannes
, Brittany.
in the summer of 2007. When new manager Luis Fernandez
took charge in January 2009, he made Kermorgant the captain. He finished the season with a total of nine goals and nine assists.
team Leicester City
in July 2009, and was given a trial by the club. Kermorgant was given a second trial after impressing in his initial display.
On 24 August 2009, Leicester signed Kermorgant on a short-term contract until January 2010, beating French club Stade Malherbe Caen for his signature. He made his debut a day later as a 79th minute substitute in a 2–1 League Cup
defeat to Preston North End
. On 17 December, Kermorgant signed a two-and-a-half year deal with Leicester, which would last until the end of June 2012. He made his first assist in a 2–1 FA Cup
win over Swansea on 2 January 2010. Feeling the pressure of expectations since arriving, Kermorgant admitted he was still adjusting to life in England. He finally scored his first competitive goal in a 2–0 win over Middlesbrough
on 2 May 2010. Kermorgant missed a penalty kick
in a 4–3 defeat on penalties to Cardiff City
in the Championship play-offs
semi-final second leg on 12 May 2010.
On 23 July 2010, Kermorgant signed for Ligue 1
club AC Arles-Avignon on loan for the rest of the 2010-11 season. He was told he was free to look for a new club on his return to Leicester in August 2011.
, linking back up with his former first team coach at Leicester, Chris Powell
.
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 Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic F.C.
Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. They compete in Football League One, the third tier of English football. The club was founded on 9 June 1905, when a number of youth clubs in the southeast London area,...
. He was born in Vannes
Vannes
Vannes is a commune in the Morbihan department in Brittany in north-western France. It was founded over 2000 years ago.-Geography:Vannes is located on the Gulf of Morbihan at the mouth of two rivers, the Marle and the Vincin. It is around 100 km northwest of Nantes and 450 km south west...
, Brittany.
Early career
Kermorgant, AKA Kermo, began his career with the Stade Rennais Youth Academy, arguably the best football academy in France, but aged 14 he was the victim of leukemia, and his career was halted for four years. After two full seasons with Grenoble, he signed at Stade ReimsStade Reims
Stade de Reims is a French association football club based in Reims. The club was formed in 1911 under the name Société Sportive du Parc Pommery and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football having achieved promotion to the league following the 2009–10 season...
in the summer of 2007. When new manager Luis Fernandez
Luis Fernández
Luis Fernández is a Spanish-French footballer who played as a defender / midfielder. He retired as a player in 1993 to become a manager....
took charge in January 2009, he made Kermorgant the captain. He finished the season with a total of nine goals and nine assists.
Leicester City
Kermorgant became a free agent after leaving Stade Reims at the end of the 2008–09 season. He entered talks with ChampionshipFootball League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
team Leicester City
Leicester City F.C.
Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester...
in July 2009, and was given a trial by the club. Kermorgant was given a second trial after impressing in his initial display.
On 24 August 2009, Leicester signed Kermorgant on a short-term contract until January 2010, beating French club Stade Malherbe Caen for his signature. He made his debut a day later as a 79th minute substitute in a 2–1 League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
defeat to Preston North End
Preston North End F.C.
Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the third tier of English league football, League One...
. On 17 December, Kermorgant signed a two-and-a-half year deal with Leicester, which would last until the end of June 2012. He made his first assist in a 2–1 FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
win over Swansea on 2 January 2010. Feeling the pressure of expectations since arriving, Kermorgant admitted he was still adjusting to life in England. He finally scored his first competitive goal in a 2–0 win over Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
on 2 May 2010. Kermorgant missed a penalty kick
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
in a 4–3 defeat on penalties to Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
in the Championship play-offs
Football League Championship play-offs
The Football League Championship play-offs are a series of playoff matches contested by the teams finishing from 3rd to 6th in the Football League Championship table. The semi-finals are played over two legs, with 6th playing 3rd and 5th playing 4th, with the return fixtures following...
semi-final second leg on 12 May 2010.
On 23 July 2010, Kermorgant signed for Ligue 1
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....
club AC Arles-Avignon on loan for the rest of the 2010-11 season. He was told he was free to look for a new club on his return to Leicester in August 2011.
Charlton Athletic
On 13 September 2011, Kermorgant signed a two-year contract at Charlton AthleticCharlton Athletic F.C.
Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. They compete in Football League One, the third tier of English football. The club was founded on 9 June 1905, when a number of youth clubs in the southeast London area,...
, linking back up with his former first team coach at Leicester, Chris Powell
Chris Powell
Christopher George Robin "Chris" Powell is an English football manager and retired player, who had a long career as a left back, crowned by five caps for the English national team...
.