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Laurent Koscielny, France footballer: Profile, Career, News & Videos

Laurent Koscielny
Laurent Koscielny
France
10 September 1985
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Laurent Koscielny is a French former professional footballer who played as a centre back. He is currently the sporting director of Ligue 1 club Lorient.

Born in Tulle, Koscielny began his football career playing for a host of youth clubs before moving to Guingamp in 2003, where he quickly progressed through the youth ranks, making his professional debut the following season. After becoming frustrated at being played out of position as a right back, he joined Tours for an undisclosed fee, quickly establishing himself as the team's star player in his desired position, ultimately aiding in the club's promotion into Ligue 1, while also being named in the Ligue 2 Team of the Season. Koscielny continued his impressive performances following a €1.7 million transfer to fellow French outfit Lorient in 2009, receiving multiple plaudits for his performances, largely cultivating a reputation as a clever, agile, ball-playing defender. His achievements and footballing potential attracted Arsenal, ultimately moving to the Premier League side for a fee of £8.45 million the following season.

Following his arrival in England, Koscielny was regarded as one of the best players in his position in the Premier League. He had established himself as a core component in the Arsenal first team, as well as contributing with a host of individual performances, including aiding in ending the club's nine-year trophy drought, scoring a crucial equalizer en route to winning the FA Cup in 2014. He was also crucial in further club successes that followed, winning another FA Cup and the FA Community Shield twice.

Despite qualifying to represent Poland, Koscielny instead decided to represent France, and first appeared up for the national team against Brazil in February 2011. Koscielny became a regular starter for the nation in every major tournament that they have appeared in, including UEFA Euro 2012 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup, while also leading France to the final of UEFA Euro 2016, which they lost to Portugal. He scored his first international goal in a friendly match against Scotland in 2016, and amassed fifty-one appearances for the national side. He retired from international football in 2018.

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📋 Profile & Career

: Koscielny with France in 2018
⚽ Personal information:
Full name: Laurent Koscielny
Date of birth: (1985-09-10) 10 September 1985 (age 40)
Place of birth: Tulle, France
Height: 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position: Centre-back
⚽ Team information:
Current team: Lorient (sporting director)
⚽ Youth career:
1993–1995: Tulle Corrèze
1995–1997: Brive
1997–1998: Tulle Corrèze
1998–2002: Brive
2002–2003: Limoges
2003–2004: Guingamp
⚽ Senior career*:
Years: Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2007: Guingamp 41 (0)
2007–2009: Tours 67 (6)
2009–2010: Lorient 35 (3)
2010–2019: Arsenal 255 (22)
2019–2022: Bordeaux 62 (0)
Total: 460 (31)
⚽ International career:
2011–2018: France 51 (1)
⚽ Managerial career:
2023–2024: Lorient (youth coach)

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10 years ago • 403.89K views
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Channel Image Laurent Koscielny - The key to a career in football
8 years ago • 30.69K views
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Channel Image Laurent Koscielny 2018 ▬ Arsenal | Defensive Skills ᴴᴰ
7 years ago • 13.77K views
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Channel Image Laurent Koscielny - Best Defender In BPL (2015/16)
10 years ago • 71.24K views
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Channel Image Laurent Koscielny ● Like A Boss ● Arsenal FC
10 years ago • 177.81K views
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Channel Image Laurent Koscielny Defensive Skills 2016 17 HD
9 years ago • 13.88K views
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Channel Image Laurent Koscielny - [Top 10 interceptions and 5 goals]
12 years ago • 2.27K views
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Channel Image Laurent Koscielny Aggressive Defensive Skills 2018 HD
7 years ago • 24.35K views
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Channel Image Laurent Koscielny - Unbreakable (2015/16)
9 years ago • 8.07K views
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Channel Image Laurent Koscielny: Stronger | Exclusive in-depth documentary
7 years ago • 239.13K views
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Channel Image Laurent Koscielny ● August/September 2016/17
9 years ago • 13.57K views
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Channel Image Laurent Koscielny - Top 50 Tackles And Interceptions
10 years ago • 110.85K views
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