Nathaël Julan facts for kids
![]() Julan with Valenciennes in April 2019
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Nathaël Julan | ||
Date of birth | 16 July 1996 | ||
Place of birth | Montivilliers, France | ||
Date of death | 3 January 2020 | (aged 23)||
Place of death | Pordic, France | ||
Height | 1.96 m | ||
Playing position | Forward | ||
Youth career | |||
2004–2015 | Le Havre | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
2014–2017 | Le Havre B | 52 | (23) |
2015–2018 | Le Havre | 39 | (7) |
2018–2020 | Guingamp | 11 | (0) |
2019 | → Valenciennes (loan) | 13 | (2) |
2019 | Guingamp II | 3 | (2) |
Total | 118 | (34) | |
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Nathaël Julan (born July 16, 1996 – died January 3, 2020) was a French professional footballer. He played as a forward, which means he was an attacker trying to score goals for his team.
Julan was born in Montivilliers, France. His family background was from Guadeloupe, an island in the Caribbean. He started playing football at a young age and worked hard to become a professional player.
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Football Career
Starting Out at Le Havre
Nathaël Julan began his football journey in the youth academy of Le Havre. He spent many years there, from 2004 to 2015, learning and improving his skills. Le Havre is a well-known club in France.
In June 2016, Julan signed his first professional contract with Le Havre. This was a big step for him, showing that his talent was recognized. He played for both the main team and the reserve team (Le Havre B).
Playing for Other Clubs
After his time at Le Havre, Julan joined Ligue 2 side Guingamp in 2018. Ligue 2 is the second-highest division in French football. He continued to develop his game there.
In 2019, he was loaned to Valenciennes, another club in Ligue 2. A loan means a player temporarily plays for another team. This gave him more opportunities to play in important matches. He also played a few games for Guingamp's reserve team (Guingamp II).
His Position on the Field
Nathaël Julan played as a forward. This position is all about attacking and scoring goals. Forwards are usually at the front of the team's formation. They need to be fast, good at dribbling, and have a strong shot.
Later Life
Sadly, Nathaël Julan passed away on January 3, 2020. He was involved in a car accident in Pordic, France. He was only 23 years old at the time. His death was a great loss to the football community.
See also
In Spanish: Nathaël Julan para niños