Sabrina Viguier
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Sabrina Marie-Christine Viguier (born 4 January 1981 in Rodez
) is a French football player who currently plays for Lyon
of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as a centre back
and is a member of the France women's national football team
making her debut in 2000. On 1 July 2010, Lyon announced that the club had signed Viguier from Montpellier
. In her first season with the club, Viguier won the UEFA Women's Champions League.
of Bertholène
. After an eight-year stint at the club, she joined FCF Lioujas-La Loubière in nearby La Loubière
. Viguier later joined the biggest women's club in the Midi-Pyrénées
département, Toulouse FC
, known then as Toulouse OAC. After spending a year in the reserves, she joined the club during the 2000–01 as Toulouse were coming off its first league championship. Viguier became a regular in the squad that saw the team win three straight D1 Féminine titles, including winning the double
during the 2002–03 season after capturing the Challenge de France
. Toulouse also reached the semi-finals of the 2001–02 UEFA Women's Cup
. Following the increase in competition from rivals Juvisy
, Toulouse's stranglehold on the league came to an end and, following the 2005–06 season, Viguier moved to Montpellier
who had just completed back-to-back championship runs in 2004 and 2005.
. In the Champions League, Viguier appeared in all nine matches the team contested as Montpellier reached the quarterfinals losing to Swedish
club Umeå
. She scored her only goal in the competition in a 7–1 qualifying round win over Macedonia
n outfit ZFK Tikvesanka.
in the Challenge de France. A week later, Viguier scored her first league goal in a 10–0 win over La-Roche-sur-Yon
. She finished the campaign appearing in 29 total matches scoring two goals as Lyon won the league and the UEFA Women's Champions League.
. She has collected 84 caps since her debut with her only international goal coming 23 February 2003 in a 2–1 victory over the Netherlands
. Viguier has participated in several international tournaments for her nation beginning with UEFA Women's Euro 2001, the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup, UEFA Women's Euro 2005, and UEFA Women's Euro 2009.
Montpellier
Lyon
Rodez
Rodez is a town and commune in southern France, in the Aveyron department, of which it is the capital. Its inhabitants are called Ruthénois.-History:Existing from at least the 5th century BC, Rodez was founded by the Celts...
) is a French football player who currently plays for Lyon
Olympique Lyonnais (ladies)
Olympique Lyonnais Féminin is a French women's football club based in Lyon. The club has been the female section of Olympique Lyonnais since 2004. Lyon currently play in the Division 1 Féminine and are the defending champions having won the league for five straight seasons.The club was formed as...
of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as a centre back
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
and is a member of the France women's national football team
France women's national football team
The French women's national football team represents France in international women's football. The team is directed by the French Football Federation and competes as a member of UEFA in various international football tournaments such as the FIFA Women's World Cup, UEFA Women's Euro, the Summer...
making her debut in 2000. On 1 July 2010, Lyon announced that the club had signed Viguier from Montpellier
Montpellier HSC (Ladies)
Montpellier Hérault Sport Club Féminines is a French women's football club based in Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, a commune in the arrondissement of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1990. Montpellier currently play in the Division 1 Féminine having finished in 4th place in the 2009–10 season...
. In her first season with the club, Viguier won the UEFA Women's Champions League.
Early career
Viguier began her career at age six playing for US Laissac-Bertholène in her hometown communeCommunes of France
The commune is the lowest level of administrative division in the French Republic. French communes are roughly equivalent to incorporated municipalities or villages in the United States or Gemeinden in Germany...
of Bertholène
Bertholène
Bertholène is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France.-Population:-References:*...
. After an eight-year stint at the club, she joined FCF Lioujas-La Loubière in nearby La Loubière
La Loubière
La Loubière is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France.-Population:-References:*...
. Viguier later joined the biggest women's club in the Midi-Pyrénées
Midi-Pyrénées
Midi-Pyrénées is the largest region of metropolitan France by area, larger than the Netherlands or Denmark.Midi-Pyrénées has no historical or geographical unity...
département, Toulouse FC
Toulouse FC
Toulouse Football Club is a French association football club based in the city of Toulouse. The club was founded in 1970 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Toulouse plays its home matches at the Stadium Municipal located within the city. The first team is managed by...
, known then as Toulouse OAC. After spending a year in the reserves, she joined the club during the 2000–01 as Toulouse were coming off its first league championship. Viguier became a regular in the squad that saw the team win three straight D1 Féminine titles, including winning the double
The Double
The Double is a term in association football which refers to winning a country's top tier division and its primary cup competition in the same season...
during the 2002–03 season after capturing the Challenge de France
Challenge de France
The Coupe de France Féminine is a cup competition, exclusively for French women football clubs. The competition is open to all professional and non-professional women's teams in France. The inaugural edition of the competition was held in 2001. The final match of the competition is normally held...
. Toulouse also reached the semi-finals of the 2001–02 UEFA Women's Cup
UEFA Women's Cup
The UEFA Women's Champions League is the first international women's association football club competition for teams that play in UEFA nations. Initially known as the UEFA Women's Cup, the competition has been re-branded since the 2009-2010 edition as the UEFA Women's Champions League...
. Following the increase in competition from rivals Juvisy
FCF Juvisy
Football Club Féminin Juvisy-sur-Orge Essonne is a French football club based in Viry-Châtillon, a suburb of Paris. The club was founded in 1971 and currently play in the Division 1 Féminine, the first division of women's football in France...
, Toulouse's stranglehold on the league came to an end and, following the 2005–06 season, Viguier moved to Montpellier
Montpellier HSC (Ladies)
Montpellier Hérault Sport Club Féminines is a French women's football club based in Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, a commune in the arrondissement of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1990. Montpellier currently play in the Division 1 Féminine having finished in 4th place in the 2009–10 season...
who had just completed back-to-back championship runs in 2004 and 2005.
Montpellier
In her first season with the club, Viguier appeared in all 22 league matches scoring two goals helping the club win the 2006–07 Challenge de France. The 2008–09 season saw Viguier maintain her consistency appearing in 20 matches and scoring two goals helping Montpellier capture another Challenge de France and also finish in 2nd place in the league. The finish saw Montpellier earn qualification to the newly-created UEFA Women's Champions League. Viguier remained a starter in the 2009–10 season as Montpellier participated in three competitions. Domestically, she made 20 appearances scoring two goals. In the Challenge de France, Viguier appeared in all five matches the team contested as Montpellier reached the final for the second consecutive season. The club was unable to defend its title though losing 5–0 to Paris Saint-Germain in the final2010 Challenge de France Final
The 2010 Challenge de France Final was the 9th final of France's female cup competition. The final took place on 23 May 2010 at the Stade Robert Bobin in Bondoufle, a commune in the Île-de-France region...
. In the Champions League, Viguier appeared in all nine matches the team contested as Montpellier reached the quarterfinals losing to Swedish
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
club Umeå
Umeå IK
Umeå IK is a prominent women's association football club based in the city of Umeå, Sweden. The club was established in 1917 as a general sports club, and started competing in women's in 1985. In 1996 the team reached the premier division, the Damallsvenskan but was relegated the following year. In...
. She scored her only goal in the competition in a 7–1 qualifying round win over Macedonia
Republic of Macedonia
Macedonia , officially the Republic of Macedonia , is a country located in the central Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. It is one of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia, from which it declared independence in 1991...
n outfit ZFK Tikvesanka.
Lyon
On 1 July 2010, Olympique Lyonnais confirmed that it had signed Viguier from Montpellier. She made her club debut in the team's opening league match of the season against her former club Toulouse. Viguier featured regularly during the campaign starting in defense, usually as either a right back or central defender. She scored her first goal for the club on 13 March 2011 in a 3–0 win over RodezRodez AF
Rodez Aveyron Football is a French association football club based in Rodez. The club was founded in 1929 and currently play in the Championnat de France amateur Group C, the fourth level of French football. From 1988–1993, Rodez played in Ligue 2. The club plays its home matches at the Stade Paul...
in the Challenge de France. A week later, Viguier scored her first league goal in a 10–0 win over La-Roche-sur-Yon
La Roche ESOF
La Roche ESOF is a French football club founded in 1978 and is based in La Roche-sur-Yon....
. She finished the campaign appearing in 29 total matches scoring two goals as Lyon won the league and the UEFA Women's Champions League.
International career
Viguier made her international debut on 18 November 2000 in a 3–0 victory over GreeceGreece women's national football team
The Greece women's national football team represents Greece in international women's football.Greece women's team have the first time join in 2004 Summer Olympics, losing all three matches in their group.-World Cup record:...
. She has collected 84 caps since her debut with her only international goal coming 23 February 2003 in a 2–1 victory over the Netherlands
Netherlands women's national football team
The Netherlands women's national football team represents the Netherlands in international women's football. The team played the first women's international recognized by FIFA, on 17 April 1971 against France.-World Cup record:-Current squad:...
. Viguier has participated in several international tournaments for her nation beginning with UEFA Women's Euro 2001, the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup, UEFA Women's Euro 2005, and UEFA Women's Euro 2009.
Club
Statistics accurate as of 16 June 2011| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Toulouse Toulouse FC Toulouse Football Club is a French association football club based in the city of Toulouse. The club was founded in 1970 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Toulouse plays its home matches at the Stadium Municipal located within the city. The first team is managed by... |
2000–01 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| 2001–02 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 1 | |
| 2002–03 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | |
| 2003–04 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 2 | |
| 2004–05 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 3 | |
| 2005–06 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 2 | |
| Total | 126 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 135 | 53 | |
| Montpellier Montpellier HSC (Ladies) Montpellier Hérault Sport Club Féminines is a French women's football club based in Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, a commune in the arrondissement of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1990. Montpellier currently play in the Division 1 Féminine having finished in 4th place in the 2009–10 season... |
2006–07 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 2 |
| 2007–08 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | |
| 2008–09 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 2 | |
| 2009–10 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 34 | 3 | |
| Total | 81 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 103 | 7 | |
| Lyon Olympique Lyonnais (ladies) Olympique Lyonnais Féminin is a French women's football club based in Lyon. The club has been the female section of Olympique Lyonnais since 2004. Lyon currently play in the Division 1 Féminine and are the defending champions having won the league for five straight seasons.The club was formed as... |
2010–11 2010–11 Division 1 Féminine The 2010–11 Division 1 Féminine season was the 36th since its establishment. Lyon were the defending champions. The fixtures were announced in August 2010 and the season began on 5 September 2010 and ended early on 31 May 2011 in order to increase the fitness of national team players ahead of the... |
19 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 29 | 2 |
| Total | 19 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 29 | 2 | |
| Career total | 226 | 14 | 15 | 1 | 23 | 1 | 264 | 16 | |
International
- (Correct as of 25 August 2011)
National team Season Apps Goals France France women's national football teamThe French women's national football team represents France in international women's football. The team is directed by the French Football Federation and competes as a member of UEFA in various international football tournaments such as the FIFA Women's World Cup, UEFA Women's Euro, the Summer...2000–01 2 0 2001–02 2 0 2002–03 11 1 2003–04 14 0 2004–05 10 0 2005–06 12 0 2006–07 9 0 2007–08 3 0 2008–09 8 0 2009–10 2009–10 in French footballThe 2009–10 season was the 77th season of competitive professional football in France.The season began on 7 August 2009 for the Championnat National and Ligue 2 and on 8 August for Ligue 1 and the Championnat de France amateur...6 0 2010–11 2010–11 in French footballThe 2010–11 season is the 78th season of competitive professional football in France. The league season began on 6 August 2010 for the Championnat National and Ligue 2 and on 7 August for Ligue 1 and the Championnat de France amateur. The season concluded on 26 May 2011 for Ligue 2, 27 May for the...10 0 2011–12 2011–12 in French footballThe 2011–12 season is the 118th overall season of football and the 79th season of competitive professional football in France.The men's French national team began play on 10 August 2011 contesting a friendly match against Chile. The team will continue its qualification matches for the upcoming UEFA...1 0 Total 88 1
International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 February 2003 | Stade Municipal de Albi, Albi, France | |
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Friendly |
Club
Toulouse- Division 1 Féminine (2): 2000–01, 2001–02
- Challenge de FranceChallenge de FranceThe Coupe de France Féminine is a cup competition, exclusively for French women football clubs. The competition is open to all professional and non-professional women's teams in France. The inaugural edition of the competition was held in 2001. The final match of the competition is normally held...
(1): 2001–02
Montpellier
- Challenge de FranceChallenge de FranceThe Coupe de France Féminine is a cup competition, exclusively for French women football clubs. The competition is open to all professional and non-professional women's teams in France. The inaugural edition of the competition was held in 2001. The final match of the competition is normally held...
(2): 2006–07, 2008–09
Lyon
- Division 1 Féminine (1): 2010–112010–11 Division 1 FéminineThe 2010–11 Division 1 Féminine season was the 36th since its establishment. Lyon were the defending champions. The fixtures were announced in August 2010 and the season began on 5 September 2010 and ended early on 31 May 2011 in order to increase the fitness of national team players ahead of the...
- UEFA Women's Champions League (1): 2010–112011 UEFA Women's Champions League FinalThe 2011 UEFA Women's Champions League Final was the final of the second season of the UEFA Women's Champions League and was held at Fulham's Craven Cottage in London, England, on 26 May 2011....