Morgan Schneiderlin
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Morgan Schneiderlin is a French footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for English Championship club Southampton
. Born in Zellwiller
, Schneiderlin began his career with local team RC Strasbourg
before joining Southampton in June 2008, where he has since become a regular in the starting lineup.
-born Schneiderlin moved from RC Strasbourg
to Southampton
on 27 June 2008, having signed a four-year contract in a deal that could rise to €1.5m, or £1.2m. He joined Southampton despite receiving an offer from local rivals Portsmouth
, and with interest from Arsenal
and Chelsea
. He made his debut in the 2–1 defeat away to Cardiff City
and has kept his place in the first team.
The Frenchman scored his first goal for Southampton
at Bristol Rovers
on 13 April 2010, with the match finishing in a 5–1 victory.
Schneiderlin signed a new deal with Saints on 19 August 2011, to keep him at the club until the summer of 2014 On 24 September, he came off the bench to score his second goal for the club in a 1–1 draw at Burnley
.
to participate in the 2009 Mediterranean Games
. Schneiderlin featured in thee of the four matches contested as France finished in fifth place. The following year, he appeared with the under-20 team at the 2010 Toulon Tournament
. In the opening game of the tournament against Columbia U20
, Schneiderlin scored the first goal in the 34th minute, helping his side win the game 2–0.
Updated to 26 February 2011
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
. Born in Zellwiller
Zellwiller
Zellwiller is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department in Alsace in north-eastern France.-References:*...
, Schneiderlin began his career with local team RC Strasbourg
RC Strasbourg
Racing Club de Strasbourg is a French association football club founded in 1906 and professional since 1933, based in the city of Strasbourg, in Alsace...
before joining Southampton in June 2008, where he has since become a regular in the starting lineup.
Club career
ZellwillerZellwiller
Zellwiller is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department in Alsace in north-eastern France.-References:*...
-born Schneiderlin moved from RC Strasbourg
RC Strasbourg
Racing Club de Strasbourg is a French association football club founded in 1906 and professional since 1933, based in the city of Strasbourg, in Alsace...
to Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
on 27 June 2008, having signed a four-year contract in a deal that could rise to €1.5m, or £1.2m. He joined Southampton despite receiving an offer from local rivals Portsmouth
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
, and with interest from Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
and Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
. He made his debut in the 2–1 defeat away to 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...
and has kept his place in the first team.
The Frenchman scored his first goal for Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
at Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers F.C.
Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Bristol, that competes in Football League Two. The team plays its home matches at the Memorial Stadium, in the Horfield area of the city....
on 13 April 2010, with the match finishing in a 5–1 victory.
Schneiderlin signed a new deal with Saints on 19 August 2011, to keep him at the club until the summer of 2014 On 24 September, he came off the bench to score his second goal for the club in a 1–1 draw at Burnley
Burnley F.C.
Burnley Football Club are a professional English Football League club based in Burnley, Lancashire. Nicknamed the Clarets, due to the dominant colour of their home shirts, they were founder members of the Football League in 1888...
.
International career
Schneiderlin has represented France at under-16, under-17, under-18, whom he captained, and under-19 levels. On 25 May 2009, he was selected in the under-20 squadFrance national under-20 football team
The France national under-20 football team is the national under-20 football team of France and is controlled by the French Football Federation. The team competes in the FIFA U-20 World Cup, which is held every two years and the Toulon Tournament, which is held every May when football league...
to participate in the 2009 Mediterranean Games
Football at the 2009 Mediterranean Games
The football competition at the 2009 Mediterranean Games took place between June 25 and July 5, 2009 and were contested by 12 teams.-System:The 12 teams will be divided into four groups of three teams. Teams are awarded three points for a win and one for a draw. No points are awarded for a defeat....
. Schneiderlin featured in thee of the four matches contested as France finished in fifth place. The following year, he appeared with the under-20 team at the 2010 Toulon Tournament
2010 Toulon Tournament
The 2010 Toulon Tournament was the 38th edition of the Toulon Tournament and began on 18 May and ended on 27 May 2010. Chile were the defending champions.-Venues:The matches were played in these communes:*Aubagne*Hyères*La Seyne*Le Lavandou*Nice*Toulon...
. In the opening game of the tournament against Columbia U20
Colombia national under-20 football team
The Colombia national under-20 football team, is controlled by the Federación Colombiana de Fútbol and represents Colombia in international under-20 football competitions.-Current squad:The following players are participating in the 2011 U-20 FIFA World Cup....
, Schneiderlin scored the first goal in the 34th minute, helping his side win the game 2–0.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Strasbourg RC Strasbourg Racing Club de Strasbourg is a French association football club founded in 1906 and professional since 1933, based in the city of Strasbourg, in Alsace... |
2006–07 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007–08 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| Southampton Southampton F.C. Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club... |
2008–09 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| 2009–10 2009–10 Football League One The Football League 2009–10 , was be the seventeenth season under its current league division format. It began in August 2009 and ended on 8 May 2010.... |
37 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 47 | 1 | |
| 2010–11 2010–11 Football League One The 2010–11 Football League One is the seventh season of the league under its current title and nineteenth season under its current league division format... |
24 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 0 | |
| Total | 91 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 108 | 1 | |
| Career total | 96 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 113 | 1 | |
Updated to 26 February 2011