Frédéric Piquionne

Footballer with notable club performances

Frédéric Piquionne - Footballer with notable club performances
Born

December 8th, 1978
46 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

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A professional footballer played as a forward, primarily active in French and English leagues. Started professional career at Lyon, winning multiple Ligue 1 titles. Transferred to several clubs, including a significant stint at Portsmouth in the Premier League. Played in the 2003 FIFA U-20 World Cup for the French national team. Concluded club career with contributions in lower leagues, showcasing resilience and skill throughout tenure.

Won Ligue 1 titles with Lyon

Played for Portsmouth in the Premier League

Participated in the 2003 FIFA U-20 World Cup

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