Sylvain Marveaux
French footballer with notable club career
Born
April 15th, 1986
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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Professional football career spanned from 2004 to 2021. Developed through the youth system at Rennes, contributing to the team from 2004 to 2011 and securing the Coupe de France title in 2014 with Guingamp. Played primarily as a winger, featuring for several clubs in Ligue 1 and the English Premier League, including Newcastle United. Known for technical skills and ability to create scoring opportunities.
Played for Rennes and Newcastle United
Won the Coupe de France with Guingamp
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