Stéphane Dalmat
French footballer and midfielder
Born
February 16th, 1979
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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Played as a midfielder in professional football. Started the career at Grenoble Foot 38 before moving on to clubs such as Bordeaux, Marseille, and Saint-Étienne. Instrumental in contributing to his teams' success in domestic leagues. Represented France at youth levels, participating in the U-20 World Cup. Accumulated experience in both Ligue 1 and Ligue 2.
Played for Bordeaux and Marseille
Competed in the U-20 World Cup
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