Stephane Zubar

French footballer and defender

Stephane Zubar - French footballer and defender
Born

October 9th, 1986
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

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A professional footballer, engaged primarily as a defender. Played for clubs such as En Avant Guingamp and FC Nantes during career. Competing in Ligue 1, contributed to match play and defensive strategies. Achieved promotion successes with different teams and garnered experience across multiple seasons in French football.

Played for En Avant Guingamp

Played for FC Nantes

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