19 Facts About Antoine Sibierski

Antoine Sibierski was born on 5 August 1974 and is a French former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Antoine Sibierski started his career at hometown club Lille OSC, going on to play for AJ Auxerre, Nantes, with whom he won the Coupe de France twice, and RC Lens.

Antoine Sibierski then moved to England and played for Manchester City, Newcastle United, with whom he won the UEFA Intertoto Cup, Wigan Athletic, and Norwich City.

Antoine Sibierski then joined RC Lens, and eventually became club captain during his three-year stay.

Antoine Sibierski was a regular substitute for the team, having started only eighteen of the thirty-three games he participated in, during an all important first season in which he scored seven goals.

Antoine Sibierski scored on his Newcastle debut in the UEFA cup first round tie against Levadia.

Antoine Sibierski's goal scoring form at the start of the season proved many doubters wrong, as Sibierski went on to be a key European figure.

In Europe, Antoine Sibierski made 7 appearances and scored 4 essential goals against Levadia Tallinn, Fenerbahce, Celta Vigo and Zulte-Waregem respectively.

Antoine Sibierski quickly became a Newcastle favourite and an important member of the first team loved by the Newcastle faithful.

Antoine Sibierski scored his first European goal of 2007 with a brilliant individual effort against Zulte-Waregem in the UEFA Cup on 15 February.

Antoine Sibierski agreed a two-year deal with Wigan Athletic on a free transfer from Newcastle United on 4 June 2007 along with Titus Bramble, who played at Newcastle with Antoine Sibierski the previous season but was released.

Subsequently, Antoine Sibierski suffered several injuries and his form slumped, as Wigan slipped from the top 4 to the relegation zone.

However, on 12 January 2008, Antoine Sibierski scored a crucial winner within seconds of coming off the bench against Derby County with a low drive into the bottom left corner of the net from 25 yards out.

Antoine Sibierski then followed this up with another spectacular goal against Chelsea, in the FA Cup.

On 1 September 2008, Antoine Sibierski joined Norwich City on loan.

Antoine Sibierski scored what proved to be the winning goal on his debut against Plymouth Argyle on 13 September 2008 from a free-kick.

Antoine Sibierski is of Polish descent through his paternal grandfather, who came to France from Poland to work in the mines.

Antoine Sibierski represented France at the 1996 Summer Olympics, making three appearances.

Antoine Sibierski is currently the Sporting Director of Ligue 2 club ESTAC Troyes part of the City Football Group galaxy.