Miguel Comminges
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Miguel Comminges is a football defender
from Guadeloupe
currently playing for Major League Soccer
club Colorado Rapids
. A versatile player, Comminges can play on either side of defence as well as midfield.
at the age of 15, Comminges began his career in France playing for Amiens SC
and Stade Reims
before signing for Swindon Town
on a one-year deal after being spotted by manager Paul Sturrock
, who was on a scouting tour at the time, the previous year. Comminges played a total of 47 matches in all competitions during his only season at Swindon and was awarded the clubs player of the year award.
On 1 May 2008 Comminges announced that he would be leaving Swindon at the end of the season to sign for Cardiff City
, despite the fact that at the time no official negotiations had begun. He did eventually sign for the club on a two-year deal and completed the move on 1 July. Starting the season on the bench, he made his debut for the club on 12 August during a 2–1 victory over Bournemouth
in the Carling Cup before going on to make his league debut four days later against Doncaster Rovers
. Comminges enjoyed an extended run in the first team at left back through September, covering for the injured Tony Capaldi
and Mark Kennedy before Kennedy returned at the start of October.
On 24 November,having not featured for Cardiff during the 2010–11 season, Comminges joined League One side Carlisle United
on a short term loan deal until 31 December 2010. Carlisle manager Greg Abbott hinted at the possibility of a permanent deal, should the loan be a success.
Abbott stated: "He is strong, he's quick and he has an excellent reputation, so we're looking forward to working with him. He's out of contract at Cardiff soon so, if things go well, there may even be an option for this to go further, but obviously we all want to take this initial period to settle him in, and we'll see how it goes from there."
On 2 January 2011, Comminges joined Southend United
from Cardiff City on a free transfer. He made his debut the next day coming on as a second half sub in a 2-1 defeat to Cheltenham Town
.
In May 2011 he was one of five players told they were to be released by the club.
Comminges signed with Major League Soccer
club Colorado Rapids
on September 9, 2011.
in the Gold Cup
, he played in every game he was available for including impressive victories over Canada
and Honduras
.
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
from Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe is an archipelago located in the Leeward Islands, in the Lesser Antilles, with a land area of 1,628 square kilometres and a population of 400,000. It is the first overseas region of France, consisting of a single overseas department. As with the other overseas departments, Guadeloupe...
currently playing for Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
club Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids
The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league...
. A versatile player, Comminges can play on either side of defence as well as midfield.
Club career
After moving from his home in GuadeloupeGuadeloupe
Guadeloupe is an archipelago located in the Leeward Islands, in the Lesser Antilles, with a land area of 1,628 square kilometres and a population of 400,000. It is the first overseas region of France, consisting of a single overseas department. As with the other overseas departments, Guadeloupe...
at the age of 15, Comminges began his career in France playing for Amiens SC
Amiens SC
Amiens Sporting Club is a French association football club based in Amiens. The club was formed in 1901 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. The club plays its home matches at the Stade de la Licorne located within the city...
and Stade Reims
Stade Reims
Stade de Reims is a French association football club based in Reims. The club was formed in 1911 under the name Société Sportive du Parc Pommery and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football having achieved promotion to the league following the 2009–10 season...
before signing for Swindon Town
Swindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
on a one-year deal after being spotted by manager Paul Sturrock
Paul Sturrock
Paul Whitehead Sturrock is a Scottish football manager who, since July 2010, is the manager of Southend United. Until this appointment, Sturrock had most recently been at English League 1 club Plymouth Argyle in a business support role, having been relieved of his managerial duties, until he quit...
, who was on a scouting tour at the time, the previous year. Comminges played a total of 47 matches in all competitions during his only season at Swindon and was awarded the clubs player of the year award.
On 1 May 2008 Comminges announced that he would be leaving Swindon at the end of the season to sign for 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...
, despite the fact that at the time no official negotiations had begun. He did eventually sign for the club on a two-year deal and completed the move on 1 July. Starting the season on the bench, he made his debut for the club on 12 August during a 2–1 victory over 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....
in the Carling Cup before going on to make his league debut four days later against Doncaster Rovers
Doncaster Rovers F.C.
Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The team currently competes in the Football League Championship, after being promoted via the League One play-offs in 2008, and have remained there since.The club was founded in...
. Comminges enjoyed an extended run in the first team at left back through September, covering for the injured Tony Capaldi
Tony Capaldi
Anthony Charles "Tony" Capaldi is a Norwegian-born Northern Ireland international footballer, who plays as a defender for Oxford United. He is also a long-throw specialist.-Club career:...
and Mark Kennedy before Kennedy returned at the start of October.
On 24 November,having not featured for Cardiff during the 2010–11 season, Comminges joined League One side Carlisle United
Carlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
on a short term loan deal until 31 December 2010. Carlisle manager Greg Abbott hinted at the possibility of a permanent deal, should the loan be a success.
Abbott stated: "He is strong, he's quick and he has an excellent reputation, so we're looking forward to working with him. He's out of contract at Cardiff soon so, if things go well, there may even be an option for this to go further, but obviously we all want to take this initial period to settle him in, and we'll see how it goes from there."
On 2 January 2011, Comminges joined 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...
from Cardiff City on a free transfer. He made his debut the next day coming on as a second half sub in a 2-1 defeat to Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
.
In May 2011 he was one of five players told they were to be released by the club.
Comminges signed with Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
club Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids
The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league...
on September 9, 2011.
International career
Prior to joining Swindon in the summer of 2007 Comminges played for the GuadeloupeGuadeloupe national football team
The Guadeloupe regional football team represents the French overseas department and region of Guadeloupe in international football. The team is controlled by the Ligue Guadeloupéenne de Football , a local branch of French Football Federation ....
in the Gold Cup
2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup
The 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the ninth edition of the Gold Cup, the football championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean , and was won by the United States over Mexico. It was contested in the United States from June 6 to June 24, 2007.This competition was the third...
, he played in every game he was available for including impressive victories over Canada
Canada men's national soccer team
The Canada men's national soccer team represents Canada in international soccer competitions at the senior men's level. They are overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association and compete in the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football .Their most significant...
and Honduras
Honduras national football team
The Honduran national football team, nicknamed Los Catrachos, La Bicolor or La H, is the national team of Honduras and is controlled by the Federación Nacional Autónoma de Fútbol de Honduras...
.