Ludovic Butelle facts for kids
Butelle in 2005
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 3 April 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Reims, France | ||
| Height | 1.88 m | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Reims | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1989–1991 | FC Carnot Chatillons | ||
| 1991–1997 | MJEP Cormontreuil | ||
| 1997–2001 | Metz | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2001–2004 | Metz | 53 | (0) |
| 2004–2009 | Valencia | 9 | (0) |
| 2005 | → Hércules (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2007–2008 | → Valladolid (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2008–2009 | → Lille (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2009–2011 | Lille | 10 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | → Nîmes (loan) | 37 | (0) |
| 2011–2014 | Arles-Avignon | 106 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | Angers | 53 | (0) |
| 2016–2018 | Club Brugge | 59 | (0) |
| 2018–2021 | Angers | 81 | (0) |
| 2021–2023 | Red Star | 51 | (0) |
| 2023– | Reims | 0 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 2003–2004 | France U21 | 3 | (0) |
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Ludovic Jean-Luc Butelle, born on April 3, 1983, is a French professional football player. He is a skilled goalkeeper who currently plays for the Reims club in France. Throughout his career, Butelle has played for several clubs in France, Spain, and Belgium, showing his talent and dedication on the field.
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Ludovic Butelle: A Football Journey
Ludovic Butelle started his football journey in his hometown of Reims, France. He joined the youth academy of Metz and later became a professional player for their senior team.
Early Career and First Steps
Butelle began his professional career with Metz in the 2001–02 season. He played in six matches during his first year in Ligue 1, which is France's top football league. Over time, he became a regular player for Metz, showing his skills as a goalkeeper.
Playing in Spain
In July 2004, Ludovic Butelle moved to Spain to play for Valencia, a well-known club. He was seen as a potential future star for the team. During his time in Spain, he also played on loan for other clubs like Hércules and Valladolid. These loan spells gave him more experience and playing time.
Back to France and Success
After his time in Spain, Butelle returned to France. He was loaned to Lille in 2008, and later, this move became permanent. He continued to play in France, including for clubs like Nîmes, Arles-Avignon, and Angers.
While playing for Arles-Avignon in Ligue 2 (France's second division), Butelle was recognized as the Goalkeeper of the Year for three years in a row. This showed how consistently good he was.
Promotion with Angers
In 2014, Butelle signed a three-year contract with Angers. He helped the team achieve promotion to Ligue 1 in 2015, which was a big moment for the club as they hadn't been in the top league for 21 years.
Belgian Adventure and Return
After a great start with Angers in Ligue 1, Ludovic Butelle moved to Belgium in 2016 to play for Club Brugge. He quickly made an impact, helping Club Brugge win their first championship since 2005, just half a year after joining. He was also named Goalkeeper of the Year in Belgium for 2016.
After two successful years in Belgium, Butelle returned to Angers in January 2018. He continued to play for them until 2021, before moving to Red Star and then back to his hometown club, Reims, in 2023.
Honours
Ludovic Butelle has achieved several important honours during his career:
Club Brugge
- Belgian Pro League: 2015–16
- Belgian Super Cup: 2016
- Belgian Cup runner-up: 2015–16
See also
In Spanish: Ludovic Butelle para niños
