Garry Bocaly
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Garry Bocaly is a French footballer who plays for Montpellier
, as a right back.
in 2004. He made his debut on 5 March 2006 against rivals Paris Saint-Germain
in the annual Le Classique under bizarre circumstances. In order to protest against security flaws at the Parc des Princes
, Marseille president, Pape Diouf, decided to send a team made of players from the club's youth academy and their CFA2
reserve team. Bocaly started the match and played well, despite going against the likes of Pauleta
, Jérôme Rothen
, and Bonaventure Kalou. The match ended in a 0–0 draw with Garry playing the full 90 minutes. A month later, on 14 April 2006, he agreed to his first professional contract, signing for three years.
The next season, he was promoted to the senior squad and given the number 6 shirt. Despite the promotion, he was listed as the third-choice right back behind Habib Beye
and the Argentine
Renato Civelli
. Garry was finally given a chance to make an impression when Beye was forced to move to the centre back position due to injuries and Civelli went down due to injury. He appeared in three straight matches starting them all, however, Marseille lost all three and Bocaly was relegated back to the bench.
, Marseille loaned Garry out for the 2007–08 season
to Ligue 2 side Libourne-Saint-Seurin
. Bocaly appeared in 29 matches with the club and scored his first ever goal on 24 September 2007 against Nantes. Despite his improved performances, which led to Marseille extending his contract until 2012, Libourne finished 19th and, thus, were relegated to the third-tier Championnat National
. Following this, Bocaly returned to Marseille.
Bocaly's return to Marseille would be short, as he would again be sent on loan, this time to Montpellier HSC
. Instead of going on loan by himself like previously, Marseille teammates Thomas Deruda
and Jean-Philippe Sabo
joined him.
On 28 January 2010 Olympique Marseille sent the defender back on loan to Montpellier.
beginning with the under-16s all the way to the under-21s
. He was a member of the under-19 squad that reached the semi-finals at the 2007 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
. He earned his first cap with the under-21 squad on 26 March 2008, in a match against the Czech Republic
.
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...
, as a right back.
Career
A native of Martinique, Bocaly arrived at MarseilleOlympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille is a French association football club based in Marseille. Founded in 1899, the club plays in Ligue 1 and have spent most of its history in the top tier of French football. Marseille have been French champions nine times and have won the Coupe de France a record ten times. In...
in 2004. He made his debut on 5 March 2006 against rivals Paris Saint-Germain
Paris 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...
in the annual Le Classique under bizarre circumstances. In order to protest against security flaws at the Parc des Princes
Parc des Princes
The Parc des Princes is an all-seater football stadium located in the southwest of Paris, France. The venue, with a seating capacity of 48,712 spectators, has been the home of French football club Paris Saint-Germain since 1974. The current Parc des Princes was inaugurated on 4 June 1972, endowed...
, Marseille president, Pape Diouf, decided to send a team made of players from the club's youth academy and their CFA2
Championnat de France Amateurs 2
The Championnat de France amateur 2, commonly referred to as simply CFA 2 and formerly known as National 3, is a football league competition. The league serves as the fifth division of the French football league system behind Ligue 1, Ligue 2, Championnat National, and the Championnat de France...
reserve team. Bocaly started the match and played well, despite going against the likes of Pauleta
Pauleta
Pedro Miguel Carreiro Resendes, OIH , commonly known as Pauleta , is a retired Portuguese footballer who played as a striker....
, Jérôme Rothen
Jérôme Rothen
Jérôme Rothen born 31 March 1978) is a French footballer who plays as a winger for SC Bastia.Rothen has won 13 caps for the French national team. He represented his country at the 2004 European Football Championship and won the FIFA Confederations Cup with France in 2003...
, and Bonaventure Kalou. The match ended in a 0–0 draw with Garry playing the full 90 minutes. A month later, on 14 April 2006, he agreed to his first professional contract, signing for three years.
The next season, he was promoted to the senior squad and given the number 6 shirt. Despite the promotion, he was listed as the third-choice right back behind Habib Beye
Habib Beye
Habib Beye is a French born Senegalese footballer who plays for Doncaster Rovers on loan from Aston Villa and for the Senegal national team...
and the Argentine
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
Renato Civelli
Renato Civelli
Renato Civelli is an Argentine football defender who currently plays for OGC Nice.-Career:Civelli started his career at Banfield in the Primera Division Argentina. After 2 years with the club he was signed by Marseille in January 2006, during the European winter transfer window...
. Garry was finally given a chance to make an impression when Beye was forced to move to the centre back position due to injuries and Civelli went down due to injury. He appeared in three straight matches starting them all, however, Marseille lost all three and Bocaly was relegated back to the bench.
Loan moves
Due to a surplus of more experienced full backs, including new signing Laurent BonnartLaurent Bonnart
Laurent Bonnart is a French football player. He currently plays for Lille.Bonnart played with Le Mans UC72, with whom he began his career...
, Marseille loaned Garry out for the 2007–08 season
Ligue 2 2007-08
The Ligue 2 season 2007–08 was the sixty-sixth since its establishment, and started in August 2007. The fixtures were announced in June 2007....
to Ligue 2 side Libourne-Saint-Seurin
FC Libourne-Saint-Seurin
FC Libourne-Saint-Seurin are a French football team from the town of Libourne in Aquitaine. They currently play in the Championnat de France amateur Group C.-History:...
. Bocaly appeared in 29 matches with the club and scored his first ever goal on 24 September 2007 against Nantes. Despite his improved performances, which led to Marseille extending his contract until 2012, Libourne finished 19th and, thus, were relegated to the third-tier Championnat National
Championnat National
The Championnat de France National, commonly referred to as simply National or Division 3, serves as the third division of the French football league system behind Ligue 1 and Ligue 2...
. Following this, Bocaly returned to Marseille.
Bocaly's return to Marseille would be short, as he would again be sent on loan, this time to 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...
. Instead of going on loan by himself like previously, Marseille teammates Thomas Deruda
Thomas Deruda
Thomas Deruda is a French midfielder currently playing for AC Ajaccio.-References:...
and Jean-Philippe Sabo
Jean-Philippe Sabo
Jean-Philippe Sabo is a French professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ligue 1 club Marseille.-Career:Born in Gouvieux, Sabo began his career with Marseille, making his debut during the 2007–08 season. Sabo spent the 2008–09 season on loan at Montpellier and spent the...
joined him.
On 28 January 2010 Olympique Marseille sent the defender back on loan to Montpellier.
International career
Garry has appeared with all of France's youth teamsFrance national youth football team
The France national youth football team are the national under-20, under-19, under-18, under-17 and under-16 football teams of France and are controlled by the Fédération Française de Football. The youth teams of France participate in tournaments sanctioned by both FIFA and UEFA and also...
beginning with the under-16s all the way to the under-21s
France national under-21 football team
The France national under-21 football team , known in France as Les Espoirs , is the national under-21 football team of France and is controlled by the French Football Federation. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
. He was a member of the under-19 squad that reached the semi-finals at the 2007 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
2007 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
-Group B:-------------------------Knockout stage:-Semi-finals:---------Final:-----Teams:-Top goalscorers:-External links:* at uefa.com...
. He earned his first cap with the under-21 squad on 26 March 2008, in a match against the Czech Republic
Czech Republic national under-21 football team
The Czech Republic national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of the Czech Republic and is controlled by the Football Association of the Czech Republic...
.