Daniel Congré

French footballer and defender

Daniel Congré - French footballer and defender
Born

April 5th, 1985
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

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Born in France, this footballer played primarily as a defender. His career included significant spells at clubs such as Montpellier HSC and Toulouse FC. He contributed to Montpellier's success during the 2011-2012 season when the team won the Ligue 1 title, marking a high point in his professional journey. This player was involved in both defensive duties and occasional goal-scoring, balancing responsibilities in the backline with contributions upfield. With a career spanning over a decade, he exhibited consistent performance in France's top league.

Winning Ligue 1 with Montpellier HSC in 2012

Competing in over 200 Ligue 1 matches

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