Sidney Rodrigue Noukpo Govou was born on 27 July 1979 and is a French former professional footballer who played primarily as a winger, but was occasionally deployed as a striker.
20 Facts About Sidney Govou
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Loyal to his first club, until 2010, Sidney Govou had played at the Stade Gerland for his entire professional career.
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Sidney Govou has often been criticised for his lack of composure in front of goal, especially in high-pressure situations, which partly explains why he now occupies a deeper role, often in wide positions, rather than playing as the focal point of the team's attack.
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Indeed, for the last three seasons, Sidney Govou had been regularly linked to possible transfers away from Lyon, much helped by Sidney Govou's admittance to finding the possibility of playing abroad an attractive one.
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On 24 May 2008, Sidney Govou scored the only goal of the game in added extra time, volleying home a cross, and was named "Man of the Match" as Lyon defeated PSG in the final of the Coupe de France, the club's first cup success since 1973.
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Sidney Govou appeared in 30 league games for Lyon, starting 22, but managed just two goals and two assists as Lyon finished runners up to Olympique de Marseille.
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On 2 July 2011, it was announced by Panathinaikos that Sidney Govou had been released from the club by mutual consent.
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On 5 July 2011, Sidney Govou signed a two-year contract with newly promoted Ligue 1 side Evian.
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Sidney Govou made his debut for the club in their first ever Ligue 1 game away to Stade Brest.
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In October 2013, Sidney Govou signed with his former club Lyon on an amateur contract, restricting him to play only with the club's reserve team.
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On 27 January 2014, Sidney Govou signed with fourth division side Monts d'Or Azergues, partnering up with former International Ludovic Giuly.
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On 1 June 2015, Sidney Govou signed with FC Miami City Champions in the USL Premier Development League, the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southeast Division.
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Sidney Govou was not selected initially for the Euro 2004 or 2006 World Cup competitions, but was called up to join the French squads to replace players Ludovic Giuly and Djibril Cisse, respectively, both suffering injuries shortly before the start of the competitions.
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Sidney Govou scored his first goal by heading, just 67 seconds into the game.
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Sidney Govou represented his country at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
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Sidney Govou appeared in all three group games for France, as Les Bleus finished last in Group A and managed just one goal.
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Sidney Govou started against Uruguay and Mexico and came on as a late substitute against South Africa.
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Sidney Govou was born in France, and is of Beninese descent.
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Sidney Govou married Clemence Catherin on 18 June 2011 at Replonges.
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Sidney Govou has, with his ex-girlfriend Pascale, an elder daughter named Naomy, born on 11 February 2005.