1. Lamine Gassama was born on 20 October 1989 and is a Senegalese professional footballer who most recently played as a right back for Swiss club Lausanne-Ouchy and the Senegal national team.
11 Facts About Lamine Gassama
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Lamine Gassama began his career playing for FC Martigues, just north of his hometown.
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Lamine Gassama appeared in all five matches including starts against Nimes Olympique, Rapid Bucuresti, and AS Nancy.
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On 2 September 2008, it was announced by Lyon that Lamine Gassama had signed a professional contract keeping him with the champions until 2011.
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Lamine Gassama made his professional football debut on 29 October 2008 against FC Sochaux-Montbeliard starting in the right back position.
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Lamine Gassama made seven league appearances, and made his debut in the UEFA Champions League starting Lyon's final group stage match against Bayern Munich, with his primary responsibility being to contain fellow Frenchman and the much more experienced Franck Ribery.
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On 26 January 2012, Lamine Gassama joined Lorient on a free transfer, after Olympique Lyonnais decided not to extend his contract.
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On 11 July 2022, Lamine Gassama signed with Lausanne-Ouchy in Switzerland.
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Lamine Gassama made no appearances with any of France's youth squads.
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Lamine Gassama made his under-21 debut in that match starting the match in the right back position before being subbed out in the 82nd minute.
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In May 2011, it was confirmed that Lamine Gassama would be representing Senegal at senior international level.