Bérangère Sapowicz
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Bérangère Sapowicz is a French football player who currently plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain of the Division 1 Féminine. Sapowicz plays as a goalkeeper and is a member of the France women's national football team
having made her debut in 2003. That same year, she was selected to participate in 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup, held in the United States.
). While at Évreux, she became a youth international and eventually was selected to attend CNFE Clairefontaine
, the women's section of the Clairefontaine academy.
in one of her knees. She returned to form for the 2008–09 season appearing in 20 matches as Les Parisiens finished the season mid-table.
The 2009–10 season
saw the arrival of fellow internationals Camille Abily
, Sonia Bompastor
, and Élise Bussaglia
. The arrival of the veterans paid extreme dividends to the club and Sapowicz as the goalkeeper failed to concede a goal until the 10th league match of the season. Sapowicz finished the season appearing in 25 total matches. She was the starting goalkeeper for Paris Saint-Germain in its 5–0 win over Montpellier in the 2010 Challenge de France Final
. Sapowicz remained the first-choice goalkeeper for the 2010–11 season
. The goalkeeper appeared in 20 league matches as Paris Saint-Germain qualified for the 2011–12 edition
of the UEFA Women's Champions League after finishing runner-up to champions Lyon
.
, held in Canada. She appeared in all three group stage matches as France suffered group stage elimination. The following year, on 14 September 2003, Sapowicz was selected to the France squad to play in the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup, despite not having any senior international experience. She was installed as the backup goalkeeper, but did not make any appearances as France suffered elimination in the group stage. On 14 September 2003, she made her senior international debut in a friendly match against Japan
. Due to an injury to France number one Sarah Bouhaddi
, national team coach Bruno Bini
gave Sapowicz the starting goalkeeper position for France's qualifying campaign
for the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup and the competition itself.
France women's national football team
The French women's national football team represents France in international women's football. The team is directed by the French Football Federation and competes as a member of UEFA in various international football tournaments such as the FIFA Women's World Cup, UEFA Women's Euro, the Summer...
having made her debut in 2003. That same year, she was selected to participate in 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup, held in the United States.
Early career
Sapowicz initially trained in gymnastics before beginning a career in football. She began her career playing for nearby club Association Sportive Bretolienne. She spent 12 years at the club before joining the women's section of city club Évreux AC (now Évreux FCÉvreux FC
Évreux Football Club 27 is a French association football club founded in 2009. They are based in Évreux, Haute-Normandie and are currently playing in the Championnat de France Amateurs 2 Group A, the fifth tier of the French football league system. They play at the Stade Jean Bouin in Paris...
). While at Évreux, she became a youth international and eventually was selected to attend CNFE Clairefontaine
Clairefontaine
Le Centre Technique National Fernand Sastre , commonly referred to as INF Clairefontaine , INF, or simply Clairefontaine, is the national association football centre that specializes in training French football players...
, the women's section of the Clairefontaine academy.
Paris Saint-Germain
In 2002, she joined Paris Saint-Germain and after a year in the youth system joined the club's senior team. In her first season with the club (2003–04), she appeared in 17 matches. The following season, her playing time decreased making only ten appearances in the league, which included scoring a goal. In the next two seasons, she appeared in 27 matches. Her 2007–08 season was uneventful as she missed the entire year due to tearing her ACLAnterior cruciate ligament
The anterior cruciate ligament is a cruciate ligament which is one of the four major ligaments of the human knee. In the quadruped stifle , based on its anatomical position, it is referred to as the cranial cruciate ligament.The ACL originates from deep within the notch of the distal femur...
in one of her knees. She returned to form for the 2008–09 season appearing in 20 matches as Les Parisiens finished the season mid-table.
The 2009–10 season
2009–10 French women's football championship
The 2009–10 Division 1 Féminine was the 35th edition of the women's league since its re-establishment by the French Football Federation. The league began on 27 September 2009 and ended on 13 June 2010. Olympique Lyonnais were the defending champions....
saw the arrival of fellow internationals Camille Abily
Camille Abily
Camille Anne Françoise Abily is a French football player who currently plays for French club Lyon of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays primarily as an attacking midfielder...
, Sonia Bompastor
Sonia Bompastor
Sonia Bompastor is a French football player who currently plays for French club Lyon of the Division 1 Féminine. She primarily plays in the midfield position, preferably on the left side. Bompastor can also play in the left back position...
, and Élise Bussaglia
Élise Bussaglia
Élise Bussaglia is a French football player who currently plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as a midfielder and is a member of the France women's national football team...
. The arrival of the veterans paid extreme dividends to the club and Sapowicz as the goalkeeper failed to concede a goal until the 10th league match of the season. Sapowicz finished the season appearing in 25 total matches. She was the starting goalkeeper for Paris Saint-Germain in its 5–0 win over Montpellier in the 2010 Challenge de France Final
2010 Challenge de France Final
The 2010 Challenge de France Final was the 9th final of France's female cup competition. The final took place on 23 May 2010 at the Stade Robert Bobin in Bondoufle, a commune in the Île-de-France region...
. Sapowicz remained the first-choice goalkeeper for the 2010–11 season
2010–11 in French football
The 2010–11 season is the 78th season of competitive professional football in France. The league season began on 6 August 2010 for the Championnat National and Ligue 2 and on 7 August for Ligue 1 and the Championnat de France amateur. The season concluded on 26 May 2011 for Ligue 2, 27 May for the...
. The goalkeeper appeared in 20 league matches as Paris Saint-Germain qualified for the 2011–12 edition
2011–12 UEFA Women's Champions League
The 2011−12 UEFA Women's Champions League is the eleventh edition of the European women's championship for football clubs. The final will be held in Munich, Germany on 17 May 2012....
of the UEFA Women's Champions League after finishing runner-up to champions Lyon
Olympique Lyonnais (ladies)
Olympique Lyonnais Féminin is a French women's football club based in Lyon. The club has been the female section of Olympique Lyonnais since 2004. Lyon currently play in the Division 1 Féminine and are the defending champions having won the league for five straight seasons.The club was formed as...
.
International career
Sapowicz had previously starred with the women's under-17, under-19, under-20, and under-21 teams. In 2002, she was designated as the starting goalkeeper for the under-19 team at the 2002 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship2002 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship
The 2002 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship was held from August 17 to September 1. It was the first sanctioned youth tournament for women put together by FIFA. The tournament was hosted by Canada. FIFA granted the tournament to Canada in March 2001. Three cities hosted the tournament,...
, held in Canada. She appeared in all three group stage matches as France suffered group stage elimination. The following year, on 14 September 2003, Sapowicz was selected to the France squad to play in the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup, despite not having any senior international experience. She was installed as the backup goalkeeper, but did not make any appearances as France suffered elimination in the group stage. On 14 September 2003, she made her senior international debut in a friendly match against Japan
Japan women's national football team
The Japan women's national football team, or Nadeshiko Japan , is a selection of the best female players in Japan and is run by the Japan Football Association . Japan defeated the U.S...
. Due to an injury to France number one Sarah Bouhaddi
Sarah Bouhaddi
Sarah Bouhaddi is a French football player currently playing for Olympique Lyonnais of the Division 1 Féminine. Bouhaddi plays as a goalkeeper and is a member of the France women's national football team having made her debut in 2004...
, national team coach Bruno Bini
Bruno Bini
Bruno Bini is a former French football player and the current manager of the French women's national team having managed the team since February 2007.-External links:*...
gave Sapowicz the starting goalkeeper position for France's qualifying campaign
2011 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification - UEFA Group 1
The 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification UEFA Group 1 was a UEFA qualifying group for the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup. The group comprised France, Iceland, Serbia, Northern Ireland, Croatia and Estonia...
for the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup and the competition itself.
Club
Statistics accurate as of 10 June 2011| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Paris SG | 2003–04 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| 2004–05 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2005–06 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | |
| 2006–07 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2007–08 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008–09 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | |
| 2009–10 | 21 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | |
| 2010–11 2010–11 Division 1 Féminine The 2010–11 Division 1 Féminine season was the 36th since its establishment. Lyon were the defending champions. The fixtures were announced in August 2010 and the season began on 5 September 2010 and ended early on 31 May 2011 in order to increase the fitness of national team players ahead of the... |
20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | |
| Total | 117 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 123 | 1 | |
| Career total | 117 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 123 | 1 | |
International
- (Correct as of 16 July 2011)
National team Season Apps Goals France France women's national football teamThe French women's national football team represents France in international women's football. The team is directed by the French Football Federation and competes as a member of UEFA in various international football tournaments such as the FIFA Women's World Cup, UEFA Women's Euro, the Summer...2003–04 1 0 2004–05 0 0 2005–06 0 0 2006–07 0 0 2007–08 0 0 2008–09 0 0 2009–10 2009–10 in French footballThe 2009–10 season was the 77th season of competitive professional football in France.The season began on 7 August 2009 for the Championnat National and Ligue 2 and on 8 August for Ligue 1 and the Championnat de France amateur...8 0 2010–11 2010–11 in French footballThe 2010–11 season is the 78th season of competitive professional football in France. The league season began on 6 August 2010 for the Championnat National and Ligue 2 and on 7 August for Ligue 1 and the Championnat de France amateur. The season concluded on 26 May 2011 for Ligue 2, 27 May for the...14 0 Total 23 0
Club
Paris Saint-Germain- Challenge de FranceChallenge de FranceThe Coupe de France Féminine is a cup competition, exclusively for French women football clubs. The competition is open to all professional and non-professional women's teams in France. The inaugural edition of the competition was held in 2001. The final match of the competition is normally held...
(1): 2009–102010 Challenge de France FinalThe 2010 Challenge de France Final was the 9th final of France's female cup competition. The final took place on 23 May 2010 at the Stade Robert Bobin in Bondoufle, a commune in the Île-de-France region...