Rudy Philippe Michel Camille Gestede was born on 10 October 1988 and is a professional footballer who last played as a striker for Iranian club Esteghlal.
18 Facts About Rudy Gestede
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Rudy Gestede played internationally for France at under-19 level before switching international allegiance to Benin, going on to win 11 caps for the national side since his debut in 2013.
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Rudy Gestede joined Football League Championship side Cardiff City on a week-long trial during City's training camp in Seville, Spain in July 2011.
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Rudy Gestede would come on and score a penalty in Cardiff City's semi-final victory against Crystal Palace in the League Cup.
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On 19 April, Rudy Gestede signed a two-year deal keeping him at Cardiff City Stadium until 2014.
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Rudy Gestede collected a winners' medal as City won the Championship title and were promoted to the Premier League in April 2013.
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On 26 November 2013, Rudy Gestede joined Blackburn Rovers on loan until the end of 2013 under an emergency loan arrangement after he found his playing time at Cardiff reduced since their promotion to the Premier League.
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Blackburn manager Gary Bowyer stated that Rudy Gestede was the type of player the team needed to assist talisman Jordan Rhodes in an important season for the club.
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On 1 January 2014, Rudy Gestede signed for the club permanently, on a three-and-a-half-year deal, along with Tom Cairney, who was on loan at Blackburn at the same time as him.
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Rudy Gestede officially signed for the club on 4 January 2017.
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Rudy Gestede picked up an injury in September 2017, after picking up a dead leg which required surgery after a bleed.
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Rudy Gestede returned from the injury on 2 December 2017 against Bristol City, he picked up another injury which almost ended his season when he fractured his ankle against Hull City in February 2018.
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Rudy Gestede returned on 15 May 2018 for Middlesbrough as a second half substitute in the Championship Playoff Semi Final second leg against Aston Villa.
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Rudy Gestede was released after the club refused to extend his contract beyond 30 June 2020, along with teammate Daniel Ayala.
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On 30 October 2021, Rudy Gestede signed for Esteghlal on a two-year contract.
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Rudy Gestede left the club after his first season following his contract termination by mutual consent.
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Rudy Gestede played for the France under-19 national team between 2006 and 2008.
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Rudy Gestede was called up for the Benin national team in February 2013 for the World Cup qualifiers due to a parent being of Beninois origin; he was eligible for the United States through a grandparent.