18 Facts About Maxime Colin

Maxime Jean-Yves Colin was born on 15 November 1991 and is a French professional footballer who plays as a full back for Ligue 2 club Metz.

Maxime Colin previously played for Boulogne, Troyes, Anderlecht, Brentford and Birmingham City.

Maxime Colin won seven caps for France at under-20 level.

Maxime Colin was not a member of any club's centre of excellence because his parents prioritised his education.

Maxime Colin joined Ligue 1 club Boulogne in 2009, and spent a season with the Division d'Honneur team.

Maxime Colin signed, knowing that he had the right to postpone his studies for up to five years so could always return to college if he did not succeed at football.

Maxime Colin played in around half the matches the following season as Boulogne suffered another relegation.

Maxime Colin moved back up to Ligue 1 to sign for Troyes on 3 September 2012.

Maxime Colin signed a three-year contract with Belgian Pro League club Anderlecht on 28 August 2014.

Maxime Colin was willing to leave because, with three right backs at the club, the coach could not guarantee him as many matches as he wanted.

On 14 August 2015, Maxime Colin signed a four-year contract with English Championship club Brentford for an undisclosed fee.

Apart from a four-match absence due to a groin injury suffered in late February 2016, Maxime Colin continued as a regular until the end of the season.

Maxime Colin signed a four-year contract with another Championship club, Birmingham City, on 31 August 2017, becoming the third Brentford player, after Jota and Harlee Dean, to make the same move; the fee was undisclosed.

Maxime Colin was used primarily at right back, but switched to the left when Jonathan Grounds was injured to accommodate the right-footed youngster Wes Harding.

Maxime Colin scored seven goals from 253 appearances in all competitions over six seasons with Birmingham.

Maxime Colin began the season in the starting eleven but damaged a calf during his third match and was out for approaching two months.

Maxime Colin won seven caps for the France U20 team in 2011.

Maxime Colin was named in the squad for the 2011 U20 World Cup and made appearances against Colombia and Mexico as France finished fourth in the tournament.