Corine Franco
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Corine Cécile Franco (born 5 October 1983 in La Rochelle
) is a French
football player who currently plays for French club Olympique Lyonnais
of the Division 1 Féminine. Franco serves as vice-captain of her club and plays as a physical, yet creative defensive midfielder, often acting as a deep-lying playmaker. She is also a member of the France women's national football team
making her first major tournament appearance with her nation at UEFA Women's Euro 2009.
and began her career playing for Avenir Maritime Laleu in her hometown. She later moved to ES Rochellaise before securing a move to D1 Féminine club ASJ Soyaux
at the start of the millennium. Franco spent two years in the youth system before making her league debut during the 2002–03 season. In her debut season, she scored four goals. The 2003–04 season saw Franco's opportunities in the team increase as she was given a permanent role in the starting eleven. Over the next four seasons, she appeared in all 22 matches scoring double-digit goals on two occasions. In her final season with Soyaux, she appeared in 19 matches scoring seven goals. Her successful seven-year career gained the attention of defending champions Olympique Lyonnais
and Franco eventually secured a move to the club.
club A.S.D. CF Bardolino
. Lyon won the tie 9–1 on aggregate as Franco scoring a goal in both legs. Lyon eventually suffered elimination in the semi-finals to German
club FCR 2001 Duisburg
.
On 15 October 2010, it was confirmed by Lyon officials that Franco suffered a rupture of her anterior cruciate ligament
, as well as her medial meniscus
and lateral meniscus
in her right knee. She suffered the injury while playing in a UEFA Women's Champions League match against AZ Alkmaar
. Franco missed six months.
. She scored her first international goal three days later in a 2–1 victory over the Netherlands
. During qualification for the UEFA Women's Euro 2009, she scored one goal against Greece
. In the tournament, she appeared in all 4 matches France contested. France reached as far as the quarterfinals losing to the Netherlands
4–5 on penalties with Franco missing her penalty shot. On 23 September 2009, she scored a brace against Serbia
in a 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification match
. France won the match 7–0. A month later, she scored a goal in another qualification match, this time against Estonia
in a 12–0 victory.
La Rochelle
La Rochelle is a city in western France and a seaport on the Bay of Biscay, a part of the Atlantic Ocean. It is the capital of the Charente-Maritime department.The city is connected to the Île de Ré by a bridge completed on 19 May 1988...
) is a French
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...
football player who currently plays for French club Olympique Lyonnais
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...
of the Division 1 Féminine. Franco serves as vice-captain of her club and plays as a physical, yet creative defensive midfielder, often acting as a deep-lying playmaker. She is also a member of the France women's national football team
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...
making her first major tournament appearance with her nation at UEFA Women's Euro 2009.
Early career
Franco was born on the west coast of FranceFrance
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...
and began her career playing for Avenir Maritime Laleu in her hometown. She later moved to ES Rochellaise before securing a move to D1 Féminine club ASJ Soyaux
ASJ Soyaux
ASJ Soyaux are a French football club founded in 1968 and are based in Soyaux. Until 2010 club has always been playing in the top division, when they got relegated to the D2 Féminine.-History:...
at the start of the millennium. Franco spent two years in the youth system before making her league debut during the 2002–03 season. In her debut season, she scored four goals. The 2003–04 season saw Franco's opportunities in the team increase as she was given a permanent role in the starting eleven. Over the next four seasons, she appeared in all 22 matches scoring double-digit goals on two occasions. In her final season with Soyaux, she appeared in 19 matches scoring seven goals. Her successful seven-year career gained the attention of defending champions Olympique Lyonnais
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...
and Franco eventually secured a move to the club.
Lyon
In Franco's first season with Lyon, she appeared in 19 matches, starting 17, and scored two goals en route to Lyon winning their second straight D1 Féminine title and Franco's first of her career. The 2008–09 season also gave Franco the opportunity to display her talents on the European stage as Lyon were participating in the 2008–09 UEFA Women's Cup. Lyon cruised through the group stage portion of the tournament and in the knockout rounds, they faced ItalianItaly
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
club A.S.D. CF Bardolino
A.S.D. CF Bardolino
Associazione Sportiva Dilettantistica Calcio Femminile Bardolino Verona, founded in 1995, is an Italian women's football club, playing in the Italian Women's Serie A....
. Lyon won the tie 9–1 on aggregate as Franco scoring a goal in both legs. Lyon eventually suffered elimination in the semi-finals to German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
club FCR 2001 Duisburg
FCR 2001 Duisburg
FCR 2001 Duisburg is a German women's football club from Duisburg. The first team plays in the Fußball-Bundesliga . They originate from a women's team formed in 1977 under the umbrella of FC Rumeln-Kaldenhausen and have existed as an independent club since 8th. June 2001...
.
On 15 October 2010, it was confirmed by Lyon officials that Franco suffered a rupture of her anterior cruciate ligament
Anterior 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...
, as well as her medial meniscus
Medial meniscus
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and lateral meniscus
Lateral meniscus
The lateral meniscus, also called the external semilunar fibrocartilage, is a fibrocartilaginous band that spans the lateral side of the interior of the knee joint. It is one of two menisci of the knee, the other being the medial meniscus. It is nearly circular and covers a larger portion of the...
in her right knee. She suffered the injury while playing in a UEFA Women's Champions League match against AZ Alkmaar
AZ (ladies football club)
AZ Vrouwen was the women's football section of AZ football club from Alkmaar, the Netherlands. They were founder members of the Eredivisie Vrouwen in 2007 and won the first three editions of the championship...
. Franco missed six months.
International career
Franco made her international debut on 22 February 2003 in a 2–1 loss to ChinaChina women's national football team
The China women's national football team represents the People's Republic of China in international women's football.- Records :China had held the record of going for 442 minutes without conceding a World Cup goal, until it was broken by Germany on September 26, 2007, when Germany beat Norway 3-0...
. She scored her first international goal three days later in a 2–1 victory over the Netherlands
Netherlands women's national football team
The Netherlands women's national football team represents the Netherlands in international women's football. The team played the first women's international recognized by FIFA, on 17 April 1971 against France.-World Cup record:-Current squad:...
. During qualification for the UEFA Women's Euro 2009, she scored one goal against Greece
Greece women's national football team
The Greece women's national football team represents Greece in international women's football.Greece women's team have the first time join in 2004 Summer Olympics, losing all three matches in their group.-World Cup record:...
. In the tournament, she appeared in all 4 matches France contested. France reached as far as the quarterfinals losing to the Netherlands
Netherlands women's national football team
The Netherlands women's national football team represents the Netherlands in international women's football. The team played the first women's international recognized by FIFA, on 17 April 1971 against France.-World Cup record:-Current squad:...
4–5 on penalties with Franco missing her penalty shot. On 23 September 2009, she scored a brace against Serbia
Serbia women's national football team
The Serbia women's national football team represents Serbia in international women's football competitions and is controlled by the Football Association of Serbia...
in a 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification match
2011 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification
Qualification for the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup determines which 15 teams join , the hosts of the 2011 tournament, to play for the Women's World Cup. Europe has 5.5 qualifying berths , Asia 3 berths, North and Central America 2.5 berths, Africa 2 berths, South America 2 berths and Oceania 1 berth...
. France won the match 7–0. A month later, she scored a goal in another qualification match, this time against Estonia
Estonia women's national football team
The Estonia women's national team is controlled by the Estonian Football Association. The team is composed of players from the domestic league.-World Cup record:-European Championship record:*1984 to 1991 – Did not enter, was part of Soviet Union...
in a 12–0 victory.
Club
Statistics accurate as of match played 8 June 2011| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | ||||
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| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Soyaux ASJ Soyaux ASJ Soyaux are a French football club founded in 1968 and are based in Soyaux. Until 2010 club has always been playing in the top division, when they got relegated to the D2 Féminine.-History:... |
2002–03 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 4 |
| 2003–04 | 22 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 13 | |
| 2004–05 | 22 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 8 | |
| 2005–06 | 22 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 12 | |
| 2006–07 | 22 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 7 | |
| 2007–08 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 9 | |
| Total | 125 | 51 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 129 | 53 | |
| 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... |
2008–09 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 28 | 5 |
| 2009–10 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 34 | 4 | |
| 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... |
5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| Total | 45 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 69 | 9 | |
| Career total | 170 | 56 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 3 | 198 | 62 | |
International
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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...2002–03 3 1 2003–04 1 0 2004–05 0 0 2005–06 0 0 2006–07 7 0 2007–08 6 1 2008–09 10 2 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...14 4 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...8 0 2011–12 2011–12 in French footballThe 2011–12 season is the 118th overall season of football and the 79th season of competitive professional football in France.The men's French national team began play on 10 August 2011 contesting a friendly match against Chile. The team will continue its qualification matches for the upcoming UEFA...6 1 Total 54 9
International goals
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| 2 | 23 April 2008 | Yiannis Pathiakakis Stadium, Ano Liossia, Greece Greece Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe.... |
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| 3 | 7 March 2009 | Tasos Markou Stadium, Paralimni Paralimni Paralimni is a town situated in the South East of Cyprus, a little way inland, within the Famagusta District. Since the Turkish invasion and occupation of the Republic of Cyprus in 1974, it has increased in size and status, due to the migration of many refugees fleeing from the North... , Cyprus Cyprus Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the... |
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| 4 | 10 March 2009 | Makario Stadium Makario Stadium Makario Stadium is an all seater Multi-purpose stadium in Nicosia, Cyprus. It was the largest and main sports venue of the capital up to the construction of the new GSP stadium in 1999. At present it is mostly used for football matches and is the home ground of Digenis Morphou and Ethnikos Assia.... , Nicosia Nicosia Nicosia from , known locally as Lefkosia , is the capital and largest city in Cyprus, as well as its main business center. Nicosia is the only divided capital in the world, with the southern and the northern portions divided by a Green Line... , Cyprus Cyprus Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the... |
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| 5 | 23 September 2009 | Stadion NK Inter Zaprešić Stadion NK Inter Zaprešic Stadion NK Inter Zaprešić is a football stadium in Zaprešić, Croatia. It serves as home stadium for football club NK Inter Zaprešić. The stadium has a capacity of 4,528 .... , Zaprešić Zaprešic Zaprešić is a city in Zagreb County in Croatia. Its population is 25.875 inhabitants for the city proper, and over 51,000 for its seven-municipality metropolitan area. Zaprešić is the third-largest, and most densely populated division of the county. It is located northwest of the Croatian capital... , Croatia Croatia Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ... |
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| 7 | 28 October 2009 | Stade Jules Deschaseaux Stade Jules Deschaseaux Stade Jules Deschaseaux, is a multi-purpose stadium in Le Havre, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium is able to hold 16,400 people and was built in 1932. During the 1938 World Cup, it hosted one game. In 2012 it will be replaced by the currently under... , Le Havre Le Havre Le Havre is a city in the Seine-Maritime department of the Haute-Normandie region in France. It is situated in north-western France, on the right bank of the mouth of the river Seine on the English Channel. Le Havre is the most populous commune in the Haute-Normandie region, although the total... , France |
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| 8 | 27 March 2010 | Stade de la Libération Stade de la Libération Stade de la Libération is a multi-use stadium in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of US Boulogne. The stadium is able to hold 15,034 people.... , Boulogne-sur-Mer Boulogne-sur-Mer -Road:* Metropolitan bus services are operated by the TCRB* Coach services to Calais and Dunkerque* A16 motorway-Rail:* The main railway station is Gare de Boulogne-Ville and located in the south of the city.... , France |
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| 9 | 14 September 2011 | Ness Ziona Stadium Ness Ziona Stadium The Ness Ziona Stadium , is a football stadium in Ness Ziona, Israel. Aside from being the stadium of local side, Sektzia Nes Tziona, it recently hosted the Israel national under-19 football team in its bid to qualify for the under-19 European championship.... , Ness Ziona Ness Ziona Ness Ziona is a city in central Israel founded in 1883. At the end of 2009 the city had a total population of 38,100, and its jurisdiction was 15,579 dunams.-Nahalat Reuben:... , Israel Israel The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea... |
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Club
Lyon- Division 1 Féminine (3): 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–112010–11 Division 1 FéminineThe 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...
- UEFA Women's Champions League (1): 2010–112011 UEFA Women's Champions League FinalThe 2011 UEFA Women's Champions League Final was the final of the second season of the UEFA Women's Champions League and was held at Fulham's Craven Cottage in London, England, on 26 May 2011....