1. Francis Coquelin has featured for Valencia, Arsenal, Lorient, SC Freiburg, Charlton Athletic and Villarreal in his career.
17 Facts About Francis Coquelin
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Francis Coquelin began his career playing for AS Bourny Laval before departing in 2005 for the biggest club in the commune, Stade Lavallois.
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Francis Coquelin spent three years at the club before being spotted by renowned Arsenal scout Gilles Grimandi, while on international duty, playing in a 2008 UEFA European Under-17 Championship elite round qualification match against Israel.
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On 22 July 2008, Francis Coquelin joined Arsenal from Stade Lavallois following a successful trial with the club.
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Francis Coquelin scored his first goal in an Arsenal shirt in a reserve match against Stoke City on 6 October 2008, shooting powerfully in from the edge of the box with his weaker left foot.
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Francis Coquelin received his first red card while playing at right back against Valenciennes.
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Francis Coquelin received the second yellow card after a handball decision.
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Francis Coquelin completed his loan with Lorient making 24 appearances in Ligue 1, one appearance in the Coupe de France and scoring one goal.
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Francis Coquelin made his second Premier League start for Arsenal in the North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur.
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Francis Coquelin was played out of position on the left wing during most of his time in Germany, which he admitted he found "tough".
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Francis Coquelin wore a protective mask and produced a resolute performance in the heart of midfield again against Queens Park Rangers on 4 March 2015.
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Francis Coquelin was a revelation on his return from loan at Charlton, establishing himself as one of the top defensive players in the Premier League.
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On 12 January 2017, Francis Coquelin signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal.
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On 31 January 2025, Francis Coquelin joined Ligue 1 club Nantes, signing a contract until the end of the season.
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Francis Coquelin is a France youth international having earned caps for the under-17s, under-18s, under-19s, under-20s and under-21s.
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Francis Coquelin played a key role in France winning the 2010 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, starting four of France's five matches.
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Francis Coquelin started and completed all seven of France's world cup matches, as France finished fourth in Colombia.