Fabrice Divert
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Fabrice Divert is a former French football
er, who played as a striker.
and Montpellier HSC
, scoring prolifically for both. On 20 May 1989, as home side Girondins de Bordeaux
led 2–0 at half-time
in the final day of the season, he scored a hat-trick
that saved Caen from relegation. At the end of his tenure (having made his professional debuts at 16), he was first summoned by France
, for a friendly in Hungary
, on 28 March 1990, being then selected for UEFA Euro 1992, where he did not play.
During 1994–95, with Montpellier, Divert suffered a serious foot injury, from which he never recovered again. On loan to En Avant de Guingamp the following season, he still netted the league opener for the club, but only appeared in another four matches. He retired at only 29.
Since 2005, Divert acted as player/president of amateur side AS Verson.
Football in France
Football is the most popular sport in France. The Fédération Française de Football is the national governing bodyand is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the game of association football in the country, both professional and amateur...
er, who played as a striker.
Football career
During his career, Divert played mainly for SM CaenSM Caen
Stade Malherbe Caen is a professional French football team, playing in the city of Caen, Normandy. The club was founded on 17 November 1913 following the merger of Club Malherbe Caennais and Club Sportif Caennais...
and Montpellier HSC
Montpellier HSC
Montpellier Hérault Sport Club is a French association football club based in the city of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1919 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Montpellier plays its home matches at the Stade de la Mosson, located within the city...
, scoring prolifically for both. On 20 May 1989, as home side Girondins de Bordeaux
FC Girondins de Bordeaux
Football Club des Girondins de Bordeaux is a French association football club based in the city of Bordeaux. The club currently play in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, and won its last Ligue 1 title in the 2008–09 season....
led 2–0 at half-time
Half-time
In some team sports such as association football and rugby, matches are played in two halves. Half-time is the name given to the interval between the two halves of the match...
in the final day of the season, he scored a hat-trick
Hat-trick
A hat-trick or hat trick in sport is the achievement of a positive feat three times during a game, or other achievements based on threes. The term was first used in 1858 in cricket to describe HH Stephenson's feat of taking three wickets in three balls. A collection was held for Stephenson, and he...
that saved Caen from relegation. At the end of his tenure (having made his professional debuts at 16), he was first summoned by France
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
, for a friendly in Hungary
Hungary national football team
The Hungary national football team represents Hungary in international football and is controlled by the Hungarian Football Federation....
, on 28 March 1990, being then selected for UEFA Euro 1992, where he did not play.
During 1994–95, with Montpellier, Divert suffered a serious foot injury, from which he never recovered again. On loan to En Avant de Guingamp the following season, he still netted the league opener for the club, but only appeared in another four matches. He retired at only 29.
Since 2005, Divert acted as player/president of amateur side AS Verson.