Pascal Feindouno
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Pascal Feindouno is a Guinea
n international footballer
, who currently plays for Swiss side FC Sion
as a winger.
in July 1998, and scored the goal which gave the club the Ligue 1 Championship title in 1999. He spent the 2001-02 season at Lorient
, and was sold by Bordeaux to Saint-Étienne before the 2004-05 season. He missed Guineas lost quarter final against Ivory Coast in the 2008 African Nations due to suspension.
In summer 2007 he was linked to a move away from his club, with many sides from all over Europe interested in his services. Feindouno stated his desire to link up with close friend and former Lorient team mate Jean-Claude Darcheville
at Scottish side Rangers
in May 2007 or in the January transfer window of 2008. On 12 October 2007, it was reported that English Premiership giant Liverpool F.C.
's manager Rafael Benítez
would make a bid to purchase him at the next January transfer window, strengthening the attacking field. On 24 September 2008 he moved to Al-Sadd Sports Club in the Qatar National First Division
for € 7 Million, signing a contract for four years. After a one year in Al Sadd Sports Club,he was transferred to Al Rayyan Sports club on a one year on loan. On 29 January 2010 he moved to Al-Nassr on 3 months loan.
In the summer 2010 transfer window, he reportedly attracted interest from Everton
, Blackburn Rovers
and Bolton Wanderers
but nothing came of it. Celtic
are reported to be interested in the midfielder and have apparently offered him a trial. Celtic apparently offered him a contract worth £10,000 a week on 11 December 2010.
On February 2011, he confirmed that he has signed for Monaco
after being at trial in Celtic
, Wigan.
He left Monaco
after their relegation and on 22 June joined Swiss Super League
outfit FC Sion
.
that competed in the 2004 African Nations Cup, finishing second in their group in the first round of competition, before losing in the quarter finals to Mali
. He is currently the captain of Guinea.
, who plays for FC Istres
, his other brother Benjamin Feindouno
also plays football. His adviser is Rui Pedro Alves
With Lorient:
Guinea
Guinea , officially the Republic of Guinea , is a country in West Africa. Formerly known as French Guinea , it is today sometimes called Guinea-Conakry to distinguish it from its neighbour Guinea-Bissau. Guinea is divided into eight administrative regions and subdivided into thirty-three prefectures...
n international footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
, who currently plays for Swiss side FC Sion
FC Sion
FC Sion is a Swiss football team from the city of Sion. The club was founded in 1909, and play their home games at the Stade Tourbillon. They have won the Swiss Super League twice, and the Swiss Cup in each of their twelve appearances in the final, the most recent being in 2011.The first team also...
as a winger.
Early career
Feindouno began his career with Club Industriel Kamsar who played two years before signed in January 1998 with Hirondelles de Conakry, who played a half year.Career
Feindouno started his European career at FC Girondins de BordeauxFC Girondins de Bordeaux
Football Club des Girondins de Bordeaux is a French association football club based in the city of Bordeaux. The club currently play in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, and won its last Ligue 1 title in the 2008–09 season....
in July 1998, and scored the goal which gave the club the Ligue 1 Championship title in 1999. He spent the 2001-02 season at Lorient
FC Lorient
Football Club Lorient-Bretagne Sud is a French association football club based in Lorient. The club was founded in 1926 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Lorient plays its home matches at the Stade du Moustoir located within the city. The team is managed by Christian...
, and was sold by Bordeaux to Saint-Étienne before the 2004-05 season. He missed Guineas lost quarter final against Ivory Coast in the 2008 African Nations due to suspension.
In summer 2007 he was linked to a move away from his club, with many sides from all over Europe interested in his services. Feindouno stated his desire to link up with close friend and former Lorient team mate Jean-Claude Darcheville
Jean-Claude Darcheville
Jean-Claude Ducan Darcheville is a former French footballer who played as a striker. He played for various clubs in France, England and Scotland. He spent the final two years of his career with Greek Super League side AO Kavala....
at Scottish side Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
in May 2007 or in the January transfer window of 2008. On 12 October 2007, it was reported that English Premiership giant Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
's manager Rafael Benítez
Rafael Benítez
Rafael "Rafa" Benítez Maudes is a football manager, and former player. He is currently unemployed, after leaving as manager of Internazionale in December 2010....
would make a bid to purchase him at the next January transfer window, strengthening the attacking field. On 24 September 2008 he moved to Al-Sadd Sports Club in the Qatar National First Division
Qatar National First Division
The Qatar Stars League is the highest professional league in Qatari football. There is also a second division league in Qatar.- League Structure :...
for € 7 Million, signing a contract for four years. After a one year in Al Sadd Sports Club,he was transferred to Al Rayyan Sports club on a one year on loan. On 29 January 2010 he moved to Al-Nassr on 3 months loan.
In the summer 2010 transfer window, he reportedly attracted interest from Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
, Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
and Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001....
but nothing came of it. Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
are reported to be interested in the midfielder and have apparently offered him a trial. Celtic apparently offered him a contract worth £10,000 a week on 11 December 2010.
On February 2011, he confirmed that he has signed for Monaco
AS Monaco FC
Association Sportive de Monaco Football Club are a French football club based in Fontvieille, Monaco. The club was founded in 1924 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second tier of French football. The team plays its home matches at the Stade Louis II located within Fontvieille...
after being at trial in Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
, Wigan.
He left Monaco
AS Monaco FC
Association Sportive de Monaco Football Club are a French football club based in Fontvieille, Monaco. The club was founded in 1924 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second tier of French football. The team plays its home matches at the Stade Louis II located within Fontvieille...
after their relegation and on 22 June joined Swiss Super League
Swiss Super League
The Swiss Super League or Axpo Super League is the top tier of the Swiss Football League. The Swiss Super League is currently ranked 16th according to UEFA's ranking of league coefficients, which is based upon Swiss team performances in European competitions.-Names:-Participating clubs:The teams...
outfit FC Sion
FC Sion
FC Sion is a Swiss football team from the city of Sion. The club was founded in 1909, and play their home games at the Stade Tourbillon. They have won the Swiss Super League twice, and the Swiss Cup in each of their twelve appearances in the final, the most recent being in 2011.The first team also...
.
International career
Feindouno was a member of the Guinean national teamGuinea national football team
The Guinea national football team, nicknamed Syli national , is the national team of Guinea and is controlled by the Fédération Guinéenne de Football. They have never qualified for the World Cup finals, and their best finish in the African Nations Cup was second in the 1976...
that competed in the 2004 African Nations Cup, finishing second in their group in the first round of competition, before losing in the quarter finals to Mali
Mali national football team
The Mali national football team, nicknamed Les Aigles , is the national team of Mali and is controlled by the Fédération Malienne de Football. They have never qualified for the World Cup finals.-History:...
. He is currently the captain of Guinea.
Personal life
His brother is midfielder Simon FeindounoSimon Feindouno
Simon Feindouno is a French-Guinean football striker or winger currently playing for Ittihad Kalba in the United Arab Emirates.- Career :...
, who plays for FC Istres
FC Istres
Football Club Istres Ouest Provence is a French association football club based in Istres. The club was formed in 1920 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football having achieved promotion to the league following the 2008–09 season. Istres plays its home matches at the...
, his other brother Benjamin Feindouno
Benjamin Feindouno
Benjamin Feindouno is a Guinean footballer who currently plays for CFA side La Roche VF.-Career:Feindouno began his career with Hirondelles de Conakry, he was than in 2000 scouted from AS Beauvais Oise who played his one and only professional game on 10 Mai 2003 against FC Metz in the Ligue 2, he...
also plays football. His adviser is Rui Pedro Alves
Honours
With Bordeaux:- Ligue 1Ligue 1Ligue 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....
champions (1998–99)
With Lorient:
- Coupe de FranceCoupe de FranceThe Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation...
winners (2002) - Coupe de la LigueCoupe de la LigueThe Coupe de la Ligue , known outside of France as the French League Cup, is a knockout cup competition in French football organized by the Ligue de Football Professionnel...
runners-up (2002)