Younes Kaboul
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Younès Kaboul is a French footballer who currently plays as a centre back for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur
. He can also play at right back or in defensive midfield.
and was a regular for the club by 2006. He won the Coupe de France
in 2005, as well as having European football experience in the UEFA Cup. He was known to be the 'back bone' for Auxerre, due to his excellent tackling skills, good judgment and strength. He was also known to score a few key goals that clinched wins for Auxerre.
on 5 July 2007, for an undisclosed fee believed to be around £8 million. He quickly became a fans favourite, admired for his power and aggression on the pitch. He played his first game for Tottenham in a friendly against St. Patrick's Athletic
on 12 July.
Kaboul made his Premier League debut, starting alongside Anthony Gardner
, in the centre of defence in a 1–0 loss against Sunderland
on the first day of the 2007–08 season. Kaboul then scored his first goal for Tottenham on 1 September against Fulham
. He scored again on his European debut for Tottenham, on 20 September, netting the first goal in a 6–1 win over Anorthosis
. On 1 October on the club's 125th anniversary, Kaboul scored the equalizer late in stoppage time against Aston Villa
to pull Tottenham level at 4–4 and complete a remarkable comeback from 4–1 down. After a period out of the team due to numerous errors, his comeback to the side away to Derby County
on 8 February 2008, saw him score his fourth goal of the season. He came on as an extra-time substitute as Spurs beat Chelsea
in the 2008 Football League Cup Final
. Overall Kaboul made 29 appearances for Tottenham in his initial spell at the club, and scored four goals.
on a four-year contract, for an undisclosed fee, believed to be around £6 million. His first goal for Portsmouth came in the UEFA Cup against A.C. Milan
on 27 November 2008. His first league goal was an emphatic left footed strike into the top corner, on 12 April 2009 at home against West Bromwich Albion
. He scored his second league goal in a 4–1 loss to Arsenal
on 22 August.
In total, Kaboul made 50 appearances for Portsmouth, scoring five goals.
stated that the player was "much improved" from his original spell at White Hart Lane, and that Kaboul was a "late developer."
On 5 May 2010, Kaboul was in the starting 11 against Manchester City
playing right back. He was instrumental in the goal that brought Tottenham a 0–1 victory, whipping in a cross that the City goalkeeper could only palm into the path of Tottenham striker Peter Crouch
. This victory guaranteed them fourth position in the Premiership and passage into the UEFA Champions League
qualifiers for the first time in the club's history. Kaboul scored the winner in the North London derby
against Arsenal in a match which Spurs were 2–0 down at half-time. Kaboul continued his scoring form, volleying home 1–0 in a 3–0 victory against Werder Bremen in the champions league. In the second game of the 2011/12 campaign he added his third goal since returning to Tottenham with a consolation goal in a 5-1 home loss to Manchester City.
. On 15 November 2010, Kaboul was called into the full French
squad to face England
in a friendly at Wembley
following an injury to Philippe Mexes
.
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
. He can also play at right back or in defensive midfield.
Auxerre
Kaboul began his career at AuxerreAJ Auxerre
Association de la Jeunesse Auxerroise is a French association football club based in the commune of Auxerre in Burgundy. The club was founded in 1905 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top division of French football. Auxerre plays its home matches at the Stade l'Abbé-Deschamps on the banks of the...
and was a regular for the club by 2006. He won the Coupe de France
Coupe de France
The 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...
in 2005, as well as having European football experience in the UEFA Cup. He was known to be the 'back bone' for Auxerre, due to his excellent tackling skills, good judgment and strength. He was also known to score a few key goals that clinched wins for Auxerre.
Tottenham Hotspur
Kaboul signed for Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
on 5 July 2007, for an undisclosed fee believed to be around £8 million. He quickly became a fans favourite, admired for his power and aggression on the pitch. He played his first game for Tottenham in a friendly against St. Patrick's Athletic
St Patrick's Athletic F.C.
St Patrick's Athletic Football Club is a football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Founded in 1929, they are based in the Dublin suburb of Inchicore and play their home matches at Richmond Park. They have won the League of Ireland title 7 times and...
on 12 July.
Kaboul made his Premier League debut, starting alongside Anthony Gardner
Anthony Gardner
Anthony Gardner is an England international football defender, who plays for Crystal Palace. A tall centre-back, he has represented England and been bought and sold for millions in the domestic transfer market...
, in the centre of defence in a 1–0 loss against Sunderland
Sunderland A.F.C.
Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
on the first day of the 2007–08 season. Kaboul then scored his first goal for Tottenham on 1 September against Fulham
Fulham F.C.
Fulham Football Club is a professional English Premier League club based in southwest London Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Founded in 1879, they play in the Premier League, their 11th current season...
. He scored again on his European debut for Tottenham, on 20 September, netting the first goal in a 6–1 win over Anorthosis
Anorthosis Famagusta FC
Αnorthosis Famagusta FC is a Cypriot football and volleyball club which is originally based in Famagusta, but is now temporarily based in Larnaca, due to the Turkish invasion. Anorthosis is one of the most successful clubs in Cypriot football, having won 13 league titles, 10 Cypriot Cups and 6...
. On 1 October on the club's 125th anniversary, Kaboul scored the equalizer late in stoppage time against Aston Villa
Aston Villa F.C.
Aston Villa Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Witton, Birmingham. The club was founded in 1874 and have played at their current home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Aston Villa were founder members of The Football League in 1888. They were also founder...
to pull Tottenham level at 4–4 and complete a remarkable comeback from 4–1 down. After a period out of the team due to numerous errors, his comeback to the side away to Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
on 8 February 2008, saw him score his fourth goal of the season. He came on as an extra-time substitute as Spurs beat 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...
in the 2008 Football League Cup Final
2008 Football League Cup Final
The 2008 Carling Cup Final was a football match played on 24 February 2008. It was the first League Cup Final to be played at the new Wembley Stadium, and the first to be played in England since the old Wembley was demolished in 2000. The defending champions were Chelsea, who beat Arsenal in the...
. Overall Kaboul made 29 appearances for Tottenham in his initial spell at the club, and scored four goals.
Portsmouth
On 11 August 2008, Kaboul joined PortsmouthPortsmouth 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...
on a four-year contract, for an undisclosed fee, believed to be around £6 million. His first goal for Portsmouth came in the UEFA Cup against A.C. Milan
A.C. Milan
Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to as A.C. Milan or simply Milan , is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy, that plays in the Serie A. Milan was founded in 1899 by English lace-maker Herbert Kilpin and businessman Alfred Edwards among others...
on 27 November 2008. His first league goal was an emphatic left footed strike into the top corner, on 12 April 2009 at home against West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion F.C.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club, also known as West Brom, The Baggies, The Throstles, Albion or WBA, are an English Premier League association football club based in West Bromwich in the West Midlands...
. He scored his second league goal in a 4–1 loss to 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...
on 22 August.
In total, Kaboul made 50 appearances for Portsmouth, scoring five goals.
Return to Tottenham
On 30 January 2010, Tottenham Hotspur announced that Kaboul would be rejoining the club for an undisclosed fee, reported to be £9.5 million. Portsmouth would receive just £6.5 million of this owing to installments outstanding on the earlier transfer and to a sell-on clause. Manager Harry RedknappHarry Redknapp
Henry James "Harry" Redknapp is a former English footballer who has enjoyed a long career in football management starting in 1983 with Bournemouth. He is the current manager of Tottenham Hotspur....
stated that the player was "much improved" from his original spell at White Hart Lane, and that Kaboul was a "late developer."
On 5 May 2010, Kaboul was in the starting 11 against Manchester City
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
playing right back. He was instrumental in the goal that brought Tottenham a 0–1 victory, whipping in a cross that the City goalkeeper could only palm into the path of Tottenham striker Peter Crouch
Peter Crouch
Peter James Crouch is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Stoke City and the England national team.Crouch started his career as a trainee with Tottenham Hotspur...
. This victory guaranteed them fourth position in the Premiership and passage into the UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
qualifiers for the first time in the club's history. Kaboul scored the winner in the North London derby
North London derby
The North London derby is the name of the football local derby between the two major teams in North London – Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.-History:...
against Arsenal in a match which Spurs were 2–0 down at half-time. Kaboul continued his scoring form, volleying home 1–0 in a 3–0 victory against Werder Bremen in the champions league. In the second game of the 2011/12 campaign he added his third goal since returning to Tottenham with a consolation goal in a 5-1 home loss to Manchester City.
International career
Kaboul has represented France at under-19 level and captained the France Under-21 teamFrance national under-21 football team
The France national under-21 football team , known in France as Les Espoirs , is the national under-21 football team of France and is controlled by the French Football Federation. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
. On 15 November 2010, Kaboul was called into the full French
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
squad to face England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
in a friendly at Wembley
Wembley
Wembley is an area of northwest London, England, and part of the London Borough of Brent. It is home to the famous Wembley Stadium and Wembley Arena...
following an injury to Philippe Mexes
Philippe Mexès
Philippe Mexès is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Italian Serie A club Milan and for the French national team.-Auxerre:...
.
Club
| Club | League | Season | League | Cup FA Cup The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's... |
League Cup Football League Cup The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis... |
Europe | Total | |||||
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| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Auxerre AJ Auxerre Association de la Jeunesse Auxerroise is a French association football club based in the commune of Auxerre in Burgundy. The club was founded in 1905 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top division of French football. Auxerre plays its home matches at the Stade l'Abbé-Deschamps on the banks of the... |
Ligue 1 Ligue 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.... |
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| 2004-05 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 | ||
| 2005-06 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2006-07 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 38 | 2 | ||
| Club Total | 52 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 62 | 3 | ||
| Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane.... |
Premier League | 2007–08 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 29 | 4 |
| Club Total | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 29 | 4 | ||
| 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... |
Premier League | 2008–09 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 2 |
| 2009–10 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 3 | ||
| Club Total | 39 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 50 | 5 | ||
| Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane.... |
Premier League | 2009–10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| 2010–11 2010–11 Premier League The 2010–11 Premier League was the 19th season of the Premier League since its establishment in 1992. The 2010–11 fixtures were released on 17 June 2010 at 09:00 BST. The season began on 14 August 2010, and ended on 22 May 2011... |
13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 2 | ||
| Club Total | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 2 | ||
| Career Total | 135 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 167 | 14 | ||
International
- (Correct as of 7 October 2011)
National team Season Apps Goals Assists France France national football teamThe France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...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...2 1 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...3 0 0 Total 5 1 0
International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 June 2011 | Donbass Arena, Donetsk Donetsk Donetsk , is a large city in eastern Ukraine on the Kalmius river. Administratively, it is a center of Donetsk Oblast, while historically, it is the unofficial capital and largest city of the economic and cultural Donets Basin region... , Ukraine Ukraine Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia... |
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Honours
Auxerre- 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...
: 1
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- 2004–05Coupe de France Final 2005The Coupe de France Final 2005 was a football match held at Stade de France, Saint-Denis on 4 June 2005, that saw AJ Auxerre defeat CS Sedan-Ardennes 2-1, winning on goals by Benjani and Bonaventure Kalou.-Match details:...
- 2004–05
Tottenham Hotspur
- League CupFootball League CupThe Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
: 1
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- 2007–08
- Vodacom ChallengeVodacom ChallengeThe Vodacom Challenge is a association football pre-season tournament that features Vodacom-sponsored South African giants Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs plus from 2006 onwards an invited European club...
: 20112011 Vodacom ChallengeThe Vodacom Challenge celebrated its 11th anniversary in 2011 with the English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur touring South Africa and playing against two local PSL clubs, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs....
- Vodacom Challenge
- 2007–08
External links
- Younès Kaboul profile at the Tottenham Hotspur website
- Younes Kaboul at football-lineups.com
- Premier League profile