Eric Carrière

Eric Gérard Carrière (French pronunciation: ​[eʁik kaʁjɛʁ]; born 24 May 1973) is a former professional French footballer who played as a midfielder for Nantes, Lyon, Lens, and Dijon.

Eric Carrière
Carrière, 2018
Personal information
Full name Eric Gérard Carrière[1]
Date of birth (1973-05-24) 24 May 1973
Place of birth Foix, France
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1996–2001 Nantes 128 (12)
2001–2004 Lyon 104 (13)
2004–2008 Lens 113 (3)
2008–2010 Dijon 67 (7)
Total 412 (35)
National team
2001–2006 France 10 (5)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Club career

Carrière started his professional career at FC Nantes with whom he won his first Ligue 1 title in 2001. In 2001, he moved to Olympique Lyonnais where he won three more Ligue 1 titles in 2002, 2003 and 2004. In 2004 he signed with RC Lens. After Lens suffered relegation, he played for Dijon FCO after signing a two-year contract on 26 June 2008.[2]

International career

He has been capped 10 times and scored five goals for the France national team.

International goals
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 3 June 2001 Munsu Cup Stadium, Ulsan, South Korea  Mexico
2 – 0
4 – 0
 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup
2. 3 June 2001 Munsu Cup Stadium, Ulsan, South Korea  Mexico
4 – 0
4 – 0
 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup
3. 16 October 2002 Ta' Qali Stadium, Ta' Qali, Malta  Malta
0 – 4
0 – 4
 UEFA Euro 2004 qualifying
4. 20 November 2002 Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France  FR Yugoslavia
1 – 0
3 – 0
 Friendly match
5. 20 November 2002 Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France  FR Yugoslavia
2 – 0
3 – 0
 Friendly match

Style of play

Carrière was a skilful playmaker who was adept at taking free-kicks, penalties, and corners for his team, as well as scoring from the run of play, although he was primarily known for defence splitting passes.

Personal life

He is married to Rachel and has one child, Lola (born 4 March 2004).

Honours

Club

Nantes

Lyon

Lens

International

France

Individual

References
  1. "Entreprise Charme Et Vins à Dijon (21000)" [Company Charme Et Vins in Dijon (21000)]. Figaro Entreprises (in French). Société du Figaro. 21 December 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
    "Eric Carriere". BFM Business (in French). Retrieved 31 January 2019.
  2. Carrière signe deux ans
  3. "Lens 3-1 Cluj (Aggregate: 4 - 2)". uefa.com. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  4. http://www.sportpalmares.eu/Trophees-UNFP-Oscars-du-football.html
  5. "Korea/Japan 2001: French masterclass in the East". FIFA. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
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