Jérémie Aliadière facts for kids
Aliadière training with Lorient in 2013
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Jérémie Aliadière | ||
| Date of birth | 30 March 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Rambouillet, France | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1998–1999 | Clairefontaine | ||
| 1999–2001 | Arsenal | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001–2007 | Arsenal | 29 | (1) |
| 2005 | → Celtic (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2005–2006 | → West Ham United (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2006 | → Wolverhampton Wanderers (loan) | 14 | (2) |
| 2007–2010 | Middlesbrough | 78 | (11) |
| 2011–2014 | Lorient | 76 | (25) |
| 2014–2016 | Umm Salal | 37 | (9) |
| 2016 | Muaither | 0 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | Lorient | 13 | (1) |
| 2016 | Lorient B | 1 | (0) |
| Total | 255 | (49) | |
| International career | |||
| 2004 | France U21 | 5 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Jérémie Aliadière (born 30 March 1983) is a French former professional footballer. He played as a striker, which means he was mainly focused on scoring goals.
Jérémie started his football journey at the famous Clairefontaine academy. He then joined Arsenal when he was just 16 years old. During his career, he also played for other clubs like Celtic in Scotland, West Ham United, and Wolverhampton Wanderers in England. Later, he moved to Middlesbrough and then to Lorient in France. He also played in Qatar before returning to Lorient for a final time.
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Early Life and Training
Jérémie Aliadière was born in Rambouillet, a town in France. He began his football training at a young age. His skills were noticed early on, leading him to join one of France's top football academies.
Joining Arsenal
Aliadière joined Arsenal in 1999 when he was 16. He made his first team debut in the Premier League during the 2001–02 season. He came on as a substitute for Thierry Henry in a match against Fulham. Arsenal won that game 4–1.
First Goals and Cup Success
Jérémie scored his first goal for Arsenal in August 2002. This was in a 5–2 win against West Bromwich Albion. In the 2003–04 season, he played a lot in the Football League Cup. He scored four goals in this competition, helping Arsenal reach the semi-finals. He was even voted the best young player in the League Cup that season.
He also played in ten Premier League matches that year. This helped him earn a Premier League winner's medal, as Arsenal had an amazing season without losing a single game. He also helped set up a goal in a big 5–1 win against Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League.
Injuries and Loan Moves
The 2004–05 season was tough for Aliadière because of an injury. He was out of action for many months. When he returned, he played a few games for the first team. Despite limited chances, Arsenal offered him a new contract until 2009.
To get more playing time, Aliadière was sent on loan to other clubs.
- Loan to Celtic: In 2005, he joined Celtic in Scotland. However, he only played in two matches there.
- Loan to West Ham United: He then moved to West Ham United on loan. Injuries continued to affect him, and he only played eight games.
- Loan to Wolverhampton Wanderers: In January 2006, he joined Wolverhampton Wanderers. He scored two goals for them in the EFL Championship.
Final Season at Arsenal
Aliadière returned to Arsenal for the 2006–07 season. He mostly played in the League Cup again. He scored two goals in a 2–0 win against West Brom. He also scored in the quarter-final against Liverpool and in the semi-final against Tottenham Hotspur. Arsenal reached the final but lost to Chelsea.
He played 11 Premier League games that season. By January 2007, he had played 37 times for Arsenal, scoring nine goals. Most of his goals came in the League Cup. He was linked with a move to Middlesbrough, but it didn't happen at that time. His last game for Arsenal was a 0–0 draw against Portsmouth.
Playing for Middlesbrough
In June 2007, Aliadière officially joined Middlesbrough for £2 million. He scored his first Premier League goal for them against Manchester United in October 2007. He also scored against his old club Arsenal in a 1–1 draw. He finished the season by scoring in a huge 8–1 win over Manchester City.
Challenges at Middlesbrough
In February 2008, Aliadière received a red card for slapping Javier Mascherano during a game. This led to a three-match ban. Middlesbrough appealed the decision, but it was called "frivolous" by the Football Association, and his ban was extended by one more game.
For the 2008–09 season, he changed his shirt number to 10. He scored his first goal of that season in a 5–1 win against Yeovil Town. He also scored a late winning goal against Wigan Athletic. Later, he scored another equalizer against Arsenal. At the end of the season, Middlesbrough was relegated from the Premier League to the Championship.
In the 2009–10 season, he scored two goals against Ipswich Town after coming on as a substitute. He also scored against Sheffield Wednesday and Scunthorpe United. After three seasons with Middlesbrough, he left the club in June 2010 when his contract ended. He had played 86 games and scored 12 goals for them.
After leaving Middlesbrough, he trained with West Ham United. However, he injured his knee ligaments, which stopped him from signing a permanent deal. His old club Middlesbrough even offered him their training facilities to help him recover.
Time in France with Lorient
In July 2011, Aliadière signed with Ligue 1 club Lorient in France. He joined them on a free transfer. It was even said that his former manager, Arsène Wenger, helped him make the move.
Success at Lorient
He made his debut for Lorient in a 2–0 win against Valenciennes. He then scored his first two goals in a 3–0 victory over Saint-Étienne. In October 2011, he signed a new three-year deal with Lorient.
In the 2012–13 season, Aliadière continued to score important goals. He scored in a 2–2 draw against Paris Saint-Germain. He also scored two goals to help Lorient come back from 4–1 down to draw 4–4 against Ajaccio. In December, he opened the scoring against Marseille from the penalty spot, helping Lorient win 3–0.
He scored again against Sochaux and Saint-Étienne, helping Lorient climb the Ligue 1 table. There were rumors he might return to England, but he stayed with Lorient. He even hoped to play for the French national team.
He scored in a 2–2 draw against Rennes in a local derby. He also scored a penalty in a 2–1 win against Evian. Aliadière enjoyed playing for his manager, Christian Gourcuff, praising his football vision.
Later Career and Retirement
In July 2014, Aliadière moved to Umm Salal, a club in Qatar. He played there for two seasons.
In September 2016, he returned to Lorient for a second time. He played for them until the end of the 2016–17 season. Jérémie Aliadière officially retired from playing football in 2018.
International Games
Aliadière played five games for the French national under-21 team. He scored one goal for them.
Personal Details
Jérémie Aliadière has Swiss and Algerian family roots. He even has a tattoo of the flag of Algeria. He has said that Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger was like a father figure to him during his time at the club. They still keep in touch today.
Career Statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Arsenal | 2001–02 | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 3 | 0 | |
| 2002–03 | Premier League | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 3 | 1 | ||
| 2003–04 | Premier League | 10 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | – | 15 | 4 | ||
| 2004–05 | Premier League | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 7 | 0 | ||
| 2006–07 | Premier League | 11 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 0 | – | 23 | 4 | ||
| Total | 29 | 1 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 9 | ||
| Celtic (loan) | 2005–06 | Scottish Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | 2 | 0 | |
| West Ham United (loan) | 2005–06 | Premier League | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 8 | 0 | |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers (loan) | 2005–06 | Championship | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | – | 14 | 2 | ||
| Middlesbrough | 2007–08 | Premier League | 29 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 31 | 5 | |
| 2008–09 | Premier League | 29 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | 34 | 3 | ||
| 2009–10 | Championship | 20 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | – | 21 | 4 | |||
| Total | 78 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 12 | ||
| Lorient | 2011–12 | Ligue 1 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | – | 19 | 4 | |
| 2012–13 | Ligue 1 | 31 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | – | 36 | 19 | ||
| 2013–14 | Ligue 1 | 27 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 28 | 8 | ||
| Total | 76 | 25 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83 | 31 | ||
| Umm Salal | 2014–15 | Qatar Stars League | 24 | 6 | 0 | 0 | – | 24 | 6 | |||
| 2015–16 | Qatar Stars League | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | – | 13 | 3 | ||||
| Total | 37 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 9 | ||||
| Lorient | 2016–17 | Ligue 1 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 2 |
| Lorient B | 2016–17 | CFA | 1 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 255 | 49 | 38 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 299 | 65 | ||
Awards and Achievements
Arsenal Under-18 Team
- FA Youth Cup: 2000–01 (a competition for young players)
Arsenal
- Premier League: 2003–04 (won the top English league without losing a game)
- FA Community Shield: 2002, 2004 (a match played before the season starts)
- Football League Cup runner-up: 2006–07 (reached the final but didn't win)
France Under-21 Team
- Toulon Tournament: 2004 (an international football tournament for young players)
Individual Awards
- FC Lorient Player of the Year: 2013 (voted the best player for his club)
See also
In Spanish: Jérémie Aliadière para niños
