Didier Domi
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Didier Arsène Marcel Domi (born 2 May 1978 in Sarcelles
, Val d'Oise) is a French
footballer.
as a trainee in 1994, and made his debut in January 1996. The following season, having only appeared once in their UEFA Cup Winners' Cup defence, he was brought in to start the first leg of the semi-final against Liverpool
as PSG won 3–0, and also played 90 minutes in the final loss to Barcelona
.
Having appeared in the UEFA Super Cup against Juventus
the same season, the next campaign he took part in the UEFA Champions League
and helped PSG win both the French Cup
and French League Cup
. His performances earned a €6m move to Newcastle United
in January 1999 but after a good start he fell out of favour and began 2001 with a return to PSG for the same fee for which they sold him. Whilst at Newcastle he played in the 1999 FA Cup Final
and scored three league goals, all coming in the 1999–2000 season against Wimbledon, Coventry and rivals Sunderland. Injury limited his appearances and in 2003–04 he was loaned to Leeds United
but only made a sporadic impact as they were relegated.
PSG let him join Espanyol
in summer 2004 and late in 2005–06 he finally held down a regular place, helping them to the Copa del Rey
final though he did not appear in the 4–1 win against Real Zaragoza
. At the end of that season he moved on a free transfer to Olympiacos, signing a three-year deal.
On 11 January 2011, Domi signed a one-year contract with the New England Revolution
, and made his MLS debut on 26 March 2011 in a 2-1 win over DC United. The Revolution released Domi on July 17th, 2011.
RCD Espanyol
Olympiacos CFP:
Sarcelles
Sarcelles is a commune in the northern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris. Sarcelles is a sub-prefecture of the Val-d'Oise department and the seat of the Arrondissement of Sarcelles....
, Val d'Oise) 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...
footballer.
Career
A former French youth and Under-21 international, Domi joined Paris Saint-GermainParis Saint-Germain FC
Paris Saint-Germain Football Club , also known simply as Paris Saint-Germain and familiarly as Paris SG or PSG , is a professional association football club based in Paris, France. The club was founded on 12 August 1970, thanks to the merger of Paris FC and Stade Saint-Germain...
as a trainee in 1994, and made his debut in January 1996. The following season, having only appeared once in their UEFA Cup Winners' Cup defence, he was brought in to start the first leg of the semi-final against Liverpool
Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
as PSG won 3–0, and also played 90 minutes in the final loss to Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
.
Having appeared in the UEFA Super Cup against Juventus
Juventus F.C.
Juventus Football Club S.p.A. , commonly referred to as Juventus and colloquially as Juve , are a professional Italian association football club based in Turin, Piedmont...
the same season, the next campaign he took part in the UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
and helped PSG win both the French Cup
Coupe de France
The Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation...
and French League Cup
Coupe de la Ligue
The Coupe de la Ligue , known outside of France as the French League Cup, is a knockout cup competition in French football organized by the Ligue de Football Professionnel...
. His performances earned a €6m move to Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
in January 1999 but after a good start he fell out of favour and began 2001 with a return to PSG for the same fee for which they sold him. Whilst at Newcastle he played in the 1999 FA Cup Final
1999 FA Cup Final
The 1999 FA Cup Final took place on 22 May 1999 and was played at the old Wembley Stadium. It was contested between Manchester United and Newcastle United. Manchester United had finished as champions and Newcastle 13th in the Premier League that season. The Final was a one-sided affair, Manchester...
and scored three league goals, all coming in the 1999–2000 season against Wimbledon, Coventry and rivals Sunderland. Injury limited his appearances and in 2003–04 he was loaned to Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
but only made a sporadic impact as they were relegated.
PSG let him join Espanyol
RCD Espanyol
Reial Club Deportiu Espanyol de Barcelona is a sports club based in Barcelona, Spain. It is best known for its football team. Espanyol currently play in the Estadi Cornellà-El Prat with seats for 40,500 spectators. It was inaugurated on 2 August 2009...
in summer 2004 and late in 2005–06 he finally held down a regular place, helping them to the Copa del Rey
Copa del Rey
The Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
final though he did not appear in the 4–1 win against Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza, S.A.D. is a Spanish association football team from Zaragoza in Spain. Founded on 18 March 1932, Real Zaragoza have spent the majority of their 78 year history in the Spanish top-flight. Real Zaragoza are Spain's 9th highest ranked team in overall league points...
. At the end of that season he moved on a free transfer to Olympiacos, signing a three-year deal.
On 11 January 2011, Domi signed a one-year contract with the New England Revolution
New England Revolution
The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
, and made his MLS debut on 26 March 2011 in a 2-1 win over DC United. The Revolution released Domi on July 17th, 2011.
Honours
Paris Saint-Germain FC:- UEFA Cup Winners' CupUEFA Cup Winners' CupThe UEFA Cup Winners' Cup was a football club competition contested annually by the most recent winners of all European domestic cup competitions. The cup is one of the many inter-European club competitions that have been organised by UEFA. The first competition was held in the 1960–61 season—but...
Finalist: 1997UEFA Cup Winners' Cup 1996-97The season 1996-97 of the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup was won by FC Barcelona after beating holders Paris Saint-Germain in the final. It was the last of four occasions that the Catalan club won the tournament.-Qualifying round:-First leg:... - French CupCoupe de FranceThe Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation...
Winner: 1998 - French League CupCoupe de la LigueThe Coupe de la Ligue , known outside of France as the French League Cup, is a knockout cup competition in French football organized by the Ligue de Football Professionnel...
Winner: 1998
RCD Espanyol
- Copa del ReyCopa del ReyThe Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
Winner: 2005–06
Olympiacos CFP:
- Super League GreeceSuper League GreeceThe Superleague Greece is the highest professional football league in Greece. It was formed on July 16, 2006 and replaced Alpha Ethniki at the top of the Greek football league system. The league consists of 16 teams and runs from August to May, with teams playing 30 games each...
Winner: 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09 - Greek FA CupGreek football CupThe Greek Football Cup , commonly known as the Greek Cup or for sponsorship reasons the Football Cup OPAP, is a Greek football competition, run by the Hellenic Football Federation....
Winner: 2007–08, 2008–09