Jean-François Christophe
Encyclopedia
Jean-Francois Christophe (born 27 June 1987 in Creil
) is a French
footballer who is currently playing for Lincoln City
.
club RC Lens
. In the summer 2007 transfer window he was signed by English side Portsmouth.
In 2007 he was sent out on loan to Bournemouth
, and then he spent time on loan at League One
side, Yeovil Town
.
On 1 September 2008 he joined League One
side Southend United
for an initial one-month loan, After an impressive start with the club, the deal with extended firstly for a second month and then a third and final month. A hamstring injury curtailed the third month but he returned to Roots Hall
on a permanent basis on 31 December 2008, agreeing a two and a half year deal with the club. Christophe scored with a bicycle kick in Southend's 2–1 win at Peterborough United
on 28 February 2009; the goal was later voted Southend's goal of the season.
On 30 July 2010 Christophe, along with fellow Frenchman Francis Laurent
, had their contracts cancelled by mutual consent.
On August 6, 2010, he appeared as a trialist for Conference side Wrexham in their 0-0 friendly draw against Stoke City.
On 24 September 2010 Christophe signed on non-contract forms with League One side Oldham Athletic. He made his only appearance for the club as a substitute on 9 October 2010 in a League One match against Brentford
. before leaving the club on 3 November 2010. After discussions with the management, he decided to try and further his career back in France, signing for Compiègne
on 5 November 2010 with his clearance reaching the club a week later. On 22 August 2011 he joined Lincoln City
.
Creil
Creil is a large town in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise.-History:Archaeological remains in the area include a Neolithic site, as well as a late Iron Age necropolis, perhaps belonging to a Gaulish fortress or protected camp.The city itself...
) 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 who is currently playing 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
Christophe began his career at French Ligue 1Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
club RC Lens
RC Lens
Racing Club de Lens is a French association football club based in the northern city of Lens in the Pas-de-Calais department. Its nickname, sang et or , comes from its traditional colours of red and gold. Their primary rivals are their northern neighbors Lille OSC, whom they contest the Derby du...
. In the summer 2007 transfer window he was signed by English side Portsmouth.
In 2007 he was sent out on loan to Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899....
, and then he spent time on loan at League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side, Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town F.C.
Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05...
.
On 1 September 2008 he joined League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side 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...
for an initial one-month loan, After an impressive start with the club, the deal with extended firstly for a second month and then a third and final month. A hamstring injury curtailed the third month but he returned to Roots Hall
Roots Hall
Roots Hall is a multi-use sports stadium in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, primarily used for football games and is the home of the Football League Two club Southend United. With a capacity of 12,392 Roots Hall is the largest football stadium in Essex, and is the current venue for the final of...
on a permanent basis on 31 December 2008, agreeing a two and a half year deal with the club. Christophe scored with a bicycle kick in Southend's 2–1 win at Peterborough United
Peterborough United F.C.
Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is...
on 28 February 2009; the goal was later voted Southend's goal of the season.
On 30 July 2010 Christophe, along with fellow Frenchman Francis Laurent
Francis Laurent
Francis Laurent is a French footballer who plays for Lincoln City.-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 Germany, moving to SV Eintracht, scoring four goals in...
, had their contracts cancelled by mutual consent.
On August 6, 2010, he appeared as a trialist for Conference side Wrexham in their 0-0 friendly draw against Stoke City.
On 24 September 2010 Christophe signed on non-contract forms with League One side Oldham Athletic. He made his only appearance for the club as a substitute on 9 October 2010 in a League One match against Brentford
Brentford F.C.
Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One....
. before leaving the club on 3 November 2010. After discussions with the management, he decided to try and further his career back in France, signing for 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 5 November 2010 with his clearance reaching the club a week later. On 22 August 2011 he joined 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 statistics
Table includes all league and cup appearances| Season | Club | League Apps (Goals) | FA Cup Apps (Goals) | League Cup Apps (Goals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2008 | Bournemouth A.F.C. Bournemouth A.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899.... (loan) |
10 (1) | 0 (0) | 1 (0) |
| 2007–2008 | Yeovil Town Yeovil Town F.C. Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05... (loan) |
5 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| 2008–2009 | 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... |
33 (4) | 1 (0) | 2 (0) |
| 2009–2010 | 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... |
24 (1) | 1 (0) | 2 (0) |