Joseph-Désiré Job facts for kids
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Job in 2015
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1 December 1977 | ||
| Place of birth | Vénissieux, France | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1992–1993 | Vénissieux | ||
| 1993–1996 | Lyon | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996–1999 | Lyon | 41 | (11) |
| 1999–2000 | Lens | 24 | (4) |
| 2000–2006 | Middlesbrough | 94 | (19) |
| 2002 | → Metz (loan) | 13 | (2) |
| 2005–2006 | → Al-Ittihad (loan) | 28 | (9) |
| 2006–2007 | Sedan | 28 | (10) |
| 2007–2008 | Nice | 12 | (3) |
| 2008–2009 | Al-Kharitiyath | 23 | (10) |
| 2009 | Diyarbakırspor | 8 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | Lierse | 10 | (3) |
| Total | 281 | (71) | |
| International career | |||
| 1997–2008 | Cameroon | 51 | (9) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Joseph-Désiré Job is a former professional footballer who played as a forward. He was born in Vénissieux, France, on December 1, 1977. Job is well-known for his time playing for the Cameroon national team.
He started his football career in France. Later, he moved to England to play for Middlesbrough. He spent six years there. He is especially remembered for scoring a goal in the 2004 Football League Cup Final in 2004. This goal helped Middlesbrough win their first major trophy ever.
Job also played for football clubs in other countries. These included Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, and Belgium. While playing for the Saudi club Al-Ittihad, he helped them win the 2005 AFC Champions League and even scored in the final match.
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Club Career Highlights
Joseph-Désiré Job played for several clubs throughout his career. He showed his skills as a forward in different leagues.
Starting at Lyon
Job was born in the French city of Lyon. He began training with the Olympique Lyonnais youth academy when he was ten years old. He made his first team debut in 1997. He was nineteen years old at the time. In his first game, he scored three goals, which is called a hat-trick. This helped his team win 5–2 against a Polish club.
Time with Lens
Job joined another French club, RC Lens, on August 1, 1999. He scored several goals for Lens in the 1999–2000 UEFA Cup. His goals helped the team reach the semi-final stage of that competition.
Playing for Middlesbrough
In 2000, Joseph-Désiré Job moved to England. He signed with Middlesbrough for £3 million. He scored 19 goals in 94 games for the club. He even scored a goal just 20 minutes into his first game against Coventry City.
Sometimes, it was hard for him to keep a regular spot in the team. So, in December 2001, he went on loan to FC Metz in France for a few months.
Key Moments at Middlesbrough
On November 30, 2002, Job had a head injury during a game. He twisted his knee in training on September 29, 2003. This meant he was out of action for about four months. This happened right after he scored the winning goal for Middlesbrough against Everton.
The most exciting part of his time at Middlesbrough was in the 2004 Football League Cup Final. On February 29, 2004, he scored a goal very early in the game. This goal helped Middlesbrough win their first major trophy ever. They won 2–1 against Bolton Wanderers. This win also meant the club could play in the UEFA Cup.
Job also scored important goals in the UEFA Cup in 2004 and 2005. He helped Middlesbrough move forward in the competition.
Loan to Al-Ittihad
In the 2005–06 season, Job went on loan to Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia. He helped this club win the AFC Champions League in 2005. He scored a goal in the second game of the final match. After his loan, his contract with Middlesbrough ended.
Moving to Sedan
On September 19, 2006, Job joined another French club, CS Sedan. He played 28 games for them and scored 10 goals.
Time with Nice
Job then moved to OGC Nice in France in the summer of 2007. He signed a two-year contract with them.
Playing for Lierse
On March 15, 2010, Lierse SK in Belgium signed Job. He joined them as a free agent. Lierse SK was trying to win the championship in the Belgian second division. When Job arrived, they were having a tough time.
Job played his first game against KV Turnhout. He came into the game in the second half. Lierse was losing 0–1 at home. Job scored two goals and helped with another goal. This helped Lierse win the match 3–1. He also scored a key goal in the final match that helped Lierse win the championship. He signed a new contract with Lierse for two more seasons in June 2010.
International Career
Joseph-Désiré Job was expected to play for the French national team. However, he chose to play for the Cameroon national team instead. He made his first appearance for Cameroon in November 1997. This was in a game against England at Wembley Stadium.
Job played in two FIFA World Cup tournaments. These were in 1998 and 2002. He also played for Cameroon when they won the 2000 African Cup of Nations. He also took part in the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2001 and 2003.
After a break, he was called back to the Cameroon squad in March 2007. This was for a qualifying match for the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations. In January 2008, he scored three goals in two games. He was also part of the Cameroon squad for the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations.
Family Connections
Joseph-Désiré Job has family members who are also footballers. He is the cousin of Marvin Matip and Joël Matip. Joël Matip used to play as a defender for Liverpool.
Career Achievements
Job achieved several important wins during his football career.
Middlesbrough
- Football League Cup: 2003–04
Al-Ittihad
- AFC Champions League: 2005
Cameroon
- Africa Cup of Nations: 2000
See also
In Spanish: Joseph-Désiré Job para niños
