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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