Francis Laurent
Encyclopedia
Francis Laurent is a French
footballer who plays for Lincoln City
.
, moving to SV Eintracht
, scoring four goals in 14 games. He then went on to sign for FSV Mainz where his development as a player continued.
Laurent signed a one-year contract with Southend United
on 28 August 2008, following an impressive trial. On 18 October 2008, he came off the bench for his first league appearance and scored the match winner in the 71st minute heading in Peter Clarke
's cross. His contract was extended in December to a two-and-a-half year deal. Francis departed Southend at the end of the 2009-10 season.
Laurent appeared as a trialist for Coventry City
in a pre-season friendly against West Bromwich Albion
on 31 July 2010, making an appearance in the 57th minute. Laurent also had a pre season trials with Sheffield United
and Cardiff City
, during which he scored a hat-trick in a reserve team fixture against Llanelli
.
Laurent returned to France and signed a short term contract with AFC Compiègne
on 1 October 2010. On 14 January 2011, he joined Northampton Town
on a free transfer until the end of the season, with an option to increase the deal until the end of next season.
At the start of the 2011–12
season, Laurent joined Conference National
club Lincoln City
in July 2011.
On 5 July 2011, Laurent Joined Conference Premier side Lincoln City on a one-year contract.
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 Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
.
Career
Laurent started his career in his native France signing for FC Sochaux where he made twelve appearances in his first season. He took the decision to pursue his career in GermanyGermany
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...
, moving to SV Eintracht
SV Eintracht Trier 05
SV Eintracht Trier 05 is a German association football club based in Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate. It was formed on 11 March 1948 out of the merger of Westmark 05 Trier and Eintracht Trier 06, on the 43rd anniversary of the establishment of predecessor Trier Fußball Club 05...
, scoring four goals in 14 games. He then went on to sign for FSV Mainz where his development as a player continued.
Laurent signed a one-year contract with Southend United
Southend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
on 28 August 2008, following an impressive trial. On 18 October 2008, he came off the bench for his first league appearance and scored the match winner in the 71st minute heading in Peter Clarke
Peter Clarke
Peter Clarke may refer to:Peter J. Clarke Born 1946, Owns and operates Clarke Gallery, Newburyport, Ma. www.clarkegallery.com*Peter Clarke , child welfare activist in Wales...
's cross. His contract was extended in December to a two-and-a-half year deal. Francis departed Southend at the end of the 2009-10 season.
Laurent appeared as a trialist for Coventry City
Coventry City F.C.
Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues owing to the traditional colour of their strip, are a professional English Football league club based in Coventry...
in a pre-season friendly against West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion F.C.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club, also known as West Brom, The Baggies, The Throstles, Albion or WBA, are an English Premier League association football club based in West Bromwich in the West Midlands...
on 31 July 2010, making an appearance in the 57th minute. Laurent also had a pre season trials with Sheffield United
Sheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
and 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...
, during which he scored a hat-trick in a reserve team fixture against Llanelli
Llanelli A.F.C.
Llanelli Association Football Club is a Welsh semi-professional football club that plays in the Welsh Premier League for the 2010–11 season. The team has been based at Stebonheath Park since 1920, and as of 2009 is managed by Andy Legg....
.
Laurent returned to France and signed a short term contract with AFC Compiègne
AFC Compiègne
L'Association Football Club de Compiègne or AFC Compiègne is a French football club based in the commune of Compiègne.They currently play in the Championnat de France Amateurs Group A. Their kit colours are yellow and blue...
on 1 October 2010. On 14 January 2011, he joined Northampton Town
Northampton Town F.C.
Northampton Town Football Club are an English professional football club based in Northampton, Northamptonshire. They currently play in Football League Two, the lowest league division, after being relegated from League One on the last day of the 2008–09 season...
on a free transfer until the end of the season, with an option to increase the deal until the end of next season.
At the start of the 2011–12
2011–12 in English football
The 2011–12 season is the 132nd season of competitive football in England.The season began on 5 August 2011 for the Football Leagues, with the Premier starting eight days later, League Football Conference Starting one day before Premier League starts.The Championship, League One, and League Two...
season, Laurent joined Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
club Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
in July 2011.
On 5 July 2011, Laurent Joined Conference Premier side Lincoln City on a one-year contract.
External links
- Francis Laurent player profile at SouthendUnited.co.uk