25 Facts About Julien Faubert

Julien Alex Thomas Faubert was born on 1 August 1983 and is a French former professional footballer who played as a right back.

Julien Faubert has played football in Turkey, Scotland, Finland and Indonesia.

Julien Faubert is nicknamed "Le TGV" or "The Express Train" in France.

Julien Faubert steadily earned notoriety as an important member of the squad and eventually caught the eye of several Ligue 1 sides.

Julien Faubert finally made his first team debut for the Hammers as a late substitute against Fulham at Boleyn Ground on 12 January 2008.

Julien Faubert turned in several impressive performances, particularly in the second half of the season.

Julien Faubert scored his first goal for the club on his 50th league game for the claret and blue against Hull City on 20 February 2010.

Julien Faubert added an assist in that game, producing a through ball, which Carlton Cole latched on to and dispatched accordingly.

Julien Faubert capped an accomplished season by winning the best 'Performance Of The Season' for his match-winning display against Hull.

Julien Faubert started the season playing on the right wing, reverting to right-back.

Julien Faubert did not help his chances of being selected when he left the stadium after learning he was not in the squad to face Birmingham City.

In May 2012, Julien Faubert was released by West Ham due to the expiry of his contract.

Julien Faubert played 121 games in all competitions for West Ham, scoring twice.

Julien Faubert was given squad number 22 due to his old number 18 was occupied by Jaroslav Plasil.

Prior the move, Julien Faubert asked his old club to train to maintain his fitness.

Julien Faubert signed for Finnish Veikkausliiga side FC Inter Turku on a one-year contract on 17 January 2017.

In January 2018, Julien Faubert signed for Indonesian club Borneo in time for the 2018 Liga 1 season.

In June 2019, Julien Faubert accepted the role of player-assistant manager of Championnat National 2 club Etoile Frejus Saint-Raphael.

Julien Faubert made his debut for France on 16 August 2006 against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Julien Faubert wore the number 10 shirt, the first player to do so for France since the retirement of Zinedine Zidane.

Julien Faubert said he would consider the option if he fails to get recalled by Les Bleus.

In October 2014, Julien Faubert made his international debut for Martinique.

Julien Faubert is of Martiniquais descent and is married to a woman of Algerian descent.

Julien Faubert is a devout Muslim, having converted to his wife's faith.

Julien Faubert has the word "Allah" tattooed on his forearm.