Étienne Didot
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Étienne Didot is a French football player currently playing for Toulouse
in Ligue 1
after signing with them on 18 June 2008. He primarily plays as a centre midfielder. His brother, Sylvain Didot
, is also a football player and currently plays for Championnat de France amateur side US Avranches
.
in 1997. After successfully performing on the youth level, he was promoted to the senior squad during the winter break of the 2001–02 season and subsequently made his debut in a Coupe de France
match against Le Havre
. He made his league debut just four days later against Paris Saint-Germain
coming on as a substitute in a 1–2 loss. Over the next two seasons, he was slowly integrated into the side appearing in 20 matches during the 2002–03 season and making 28 appearances during the 2003–04 season
. The 2004–05 season
was Étienne's best season to date making 33 league appearances and also scoring his first league goal against RC Strasbourg
in a 4–0 win. The club finished 4th in the league and qualified for the UEFA Cup
, a first in the club's history.
Étienne's 2005–06 league campaign was partially limited due to injury. After featuring in 19 of the first 20 league matches, he was forced out of the squad after separating his shoulder. He missed two months and did not play in the league again that season. In his last appearance before suffering the injury, he scored the game-winning goal against rivals Nantes in the Brittany derby.
Due to the departure of Olivier Monterrubio
to RC Lens
in 2007, Étienne was named captain of the squad for the 2007–08 season
. However, despite being captain and pre-selected by Raymond Domenech
to France's squad
in August, the season was off par by Étienne's standards, partly due to the firing of manager Pierre Dréossi
, who was replaced by Guy Lacombe
. Étienne appeared on and off in the squad often, usually being dropped by Lacombe due to injuries and bad play. He made only 24 league appearances scoring 2 goals in his final season at Rennes.
losing 0–3. However, Toulouse responded by going undefeated in their next seven matches. Toulouse finished the season 5th in the standings, despite finishing 17th the previous season, and also made it to the Coupe de France
semi-finals with Étienne making 34 total appearances and scoring 2 goals.
beginning with the U-15s. He was a regular with the under-21 squad
making 16 appearances and scoring no goals. As stated, in August 2007, he was pre-selected among 40 other players to the senior national team. He has yet to make an appearances, though.
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...
in 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....
after signing with them on 18 June 2008. He primarily plays as a centre midfielder. His brother, Sylvain Didot
Sylvain Didot
Sylvain Didot is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Championnat de France amateur for US Avranches....
, is also a football player and currently plays for Championnat de France amateur side US Avranches
US Avranches
L’Union Sportive Avranches Mont Saint Michel is a French football club based in Avranches, in the department of Manche, and founded in 1897.The club has been chaired by Gilbert Guérin since 1990...
.
Career
Étienne began his career playing for his hometown club Stade Paimpolais, before moving to RennesStade Rennais FC
Stade Rennais Football Club is a French association football club based in Rennes. The club was founded in 1901 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football. Rennes plays its home matches at the Stade de la Route de Lorient located within the city...
in 1997. After successfully performing on the youth level, he was promoted to the senior squad during the winter break of the 2001–02 season and subsequently made his debut in a 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...
match against Le Havre
Le Havre AC
Le Havre Athletic Club Football Association is a French association football club based in Le Havre. The club was founded originally as an athletics and rugby club in 1872, thus making it the oldest association football and rugby club registered in France...
. He made his league debut just four days later against Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain FC
Paris Saint-Germain Football Club , also known simply as Paris Saint-Germain and familiarly as Paris SG or PSG , is a professional association football club based in Paris, France. The club was founded on 12 August 1970, thanks to the merger of Paris FC and Stade Saint-Germain...
coming on as a substitute in a 1–2 loss. Over the next two seasons, he was slowly integrated into the side appearing in 20 matches during the 2002–03 season and making 28 appearances during the 2003–04 season
Ligue 1 season 2003-04
Olympique Lyonnais won Ligue 1 season 2003/2004 of the French Association Football League with 79 points.- 20 participating clubs :* AC Ajaccio* AJ Auxerre* SC Bastia* Girondins de Bordeaux* En Avant de Guingamp* Le Mans Union Club 72* RC Lens...
. The 2004–05 season
Ligue 1 season 2004-05
The 2004/2005 season of Ligue 1 was a very close-run battle. Separating fourth placed Rennes, who enter the UEFA Cup and 18th placed Caen, who get relegated to Ligue 2, were 13 mere points. Lyon were long time leaders and had won the league back in April 2005...
was Étienne's best season to date making 33 league appearances and also scoring his first league goal against 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...
in a 4–0 win. The club finished 4th in the league and qualified for the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
, a first in the club's history.
Étienne's 2005–06 league campaign was partially limited due to injury. After featuring in 19 of the first 20 league matches, he was forced out of the squad after separating his shoulder. He missed two months and did not play in the league again that season. In his last appearance before suffering the injury, he scored the game-winning goal against rivals Nantes in the Brittany derby.
Due to the departure of Olivier Monterrubio
Olivier Monterrubio
Olivier Monterrubio is a French footballer who played as a midfielder. He previously played for FC Nantes, Stade Rennais, RC Lens, FC Sion in Switzerland and FC Lorient.-Nantes:...
to RC Lens
RC Lens
Racing Club de Lens is a French association football club based in the northern city of Lens in the Pas-de-Calais department. Its nickname, sang et or , comes from its traditional colours of red and gold. Their primary rivals are their northern neighbors Lille OSC, whom they contest the Derby du...
in 2007, Étienne was named captain of the squad for the 2007–08 season
Ligue 1 2007-08
The 2007–08 Ligue 1 season is the seventieth since its establishment, and started in August 2007 and ended on 17 May 2008. The fixtures were announced in June 2007. Lyon became French champions, having won a record seventh consecutive title ....
. However, despite being captain and pre-selected by Raymond Domenech
Raymond Domenech
Raymond Domenech is a retired French footballer and the former manager of the France national team.-2006 World Cup:On 12 July 2004, Domenech was a surprise choice to succeed Jacques Santini after the country's disappointing exit from UEFA Euro 2004 by losing in the quarter-final match to the...
to France's squad
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...
in August, the season was off par by Étienne's standards, partly due to the firing of manager Pierre Dréossi
Pierre Dréossi
Pierre Dréossi, born 12 October 1959, in Roubaix, France, is a football manager, currently managing Stade Rennais.He previously was head coach of the club, but resigned on 16 December 2007, after a 1-2 defeat against SM Caen....
, who was replaced by Guy Lacombe
Guy Lacombe
Guy Lacombe is a French former professional football player and manager.- International :Lacombe was a member of the French squad that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California...
. Étienne appeared on and off in the squad often, usually being dropped by Lacombe due to injuries and bad play. He made only 24 league appearances scoring 2 goals in his final season at Rennes.
Move to Toulouse
On 18 June 2008, it was announced that Didot would transfer to Toulouse. The transfer fee was priced at €3 million. He made his debut in their opening league match against Olympique LyonnaisOlympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais is a French association football club based in Lyon. They play in France's highest football division, Ligue 1. The club was formed as Lyon Olympique Universitaire in 1899, according to many supporters and sport historians, but was nationally established as a club in 1950. The...
losing 0–3. However, Toulouse responded by going undefeated in their next seven matches. Toulouse finished the season 5th in the standings, despite finishing 17th the previous season, and also made it to 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...
semi-finals with Étienne making 34 total appearances and scoring 2 goals.
International career
Étienne has earned caps with all of France's youth teamsFrance national youth football team
The France national youth football team are the national under-20, under-19, under-18, under-17 and under-16 football teams of France and are controlled by the Fédération Française de Football. The youth teams of France participate in tournaments sanctioned by both FIFA and UEFA and also...
beginning with the U-15s. He was a regular with the under-21 squad
France 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...
making 16 appearances and scoring no goals. As stated, in August 2007, he was pre-selected among 40 other players to the senior national team. He has yet to make an appearances, though.