18 Facts About Franck Queudrue

Franck Roger Queudrue was born on 27 August 1978 and is a French former professional footballer who played as a left back.

Franck Queudrue began his career with Lens, for whom he played in Ligue 1, and went on to play in the Premier League for Middlesbrough, Fulham and Birmingham City, and in the Football League for Colchester United.

Franck Queudrue returned to Lens in 2010, and joined Red Star on a free transfer in 2012.

Franck Roger Queudrue was born on 27 August 1978 in Paris.

Franck Queudrue began his football career in the youth system of Lens.

Franck Queudrue joined English Premier League club Middlesbrough on loan in October 2001, and the deal was made permanent at the end of the season.

Franck Queudrue's preferred position was left-back, though he was comfortable at centre-back and, on certain occasions, played for Middlesbrough as a left or central midfielder.

Franck Queudrue was renowned for his free kick and penalty converting ability.

Franck Queudrue was part of the Middlesbrough side who beat Bolton Wanderers to win the 2004 League Cup final.

In 2006, Franck Queudrue announced that he was considering switching his nationality to British, after becoming eligible for UK citizenship.

Franck Queudrue had previously hoped to claim Irish citizenship, before revealing "unfortunately I am one generation out" to be eligible.

Franck Queudrue left for Fulham, signing a four-year contract in July 2006.

Franck Queudrue was a regular for Fulham under Chris Coleman, but he was made available for transfer by new manager Lawrie Sanchez, as he did not agree with Sanchez's long-ball game.

Franck Queudrue scored once in the league for Fulham, an injury time equaliser against Charlton Athletic.

Sullivan's apology the next day was accepted, but after Franck Queudrue reported back late for pre-season training, he was told he could leave on a free transfer.

Franck Queudrue had a trial at Peterborough United, but was reported to have joined Greece Super League club Panionios instead.

On 1 August 2012, Franck Queudrue signed a two-year contract with Red Star on a free transfer.

Franck Queudrue was hopeful of being able to represent Republic of Ireland as he believed he had an Irish grandfather, but it was later discovered he in fact had an Irish great-grandfather, thus making him ineligible.