Vincent Candela facts for kids
Candela in 2011
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| Full name | Vincent Philippe Antoine Candela | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 24 October 1973 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Bédarieux, France | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Left back, right back | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1991–1995 | Toulouse | 57 | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1995–1997 | Guingamp | 48 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1997–2005 | Roma | 210 | (14) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2005 | Bolton Wanderers | 9 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2005–2006 | Udinese | 26 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2007 | Siena | 14 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2007 | → Messina (loan) | 16 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 380 | (20) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1996–2002 | France | 40 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Vincent Philippe Antoine Candela, born on October 24, 1973, is a French former professional football player. He was known for playing as a full-back, a defensive position on the field. Candela is most famous for his time with the Italian club Roma. He also played for the French national team, earning 40 caps. He was part of the amazing teams that won the 1998 FIFA World Cup and the UEFA Euro 2000.
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Vincent Candela: A Football Star
Vincent Candela was born in Bédarieux, a town in France. From a young age, he showed a talent for football. He would later become a key player for several top clubs and his national team.
Early Life and Club Journey
Candela started his professional football journey in France. He played for Toulouse from 1992 to 1995. After that, he joined Guingamp and played there until 1997.
His biggest move was to the Italian club AS Roma in 1997. He played for Roma for eight years, until 2005. During his time there, he helped the team win the scudetto (the Italian league championship) in 2001. They also won the Supercoppa Italiana in the same year. He was a very important player for Roma during this successful period.
After leaving Roma, Candela played for a short time in England with Bolton Wanderers in 2005. He then returned to Italy. He played for Udinese from 2005 to 2006. Later, he joined Siena from 2006 to 2007. He also had a loan spell with Messina in 2007. His last match in Italy's top league, Serie A, was for Messina against Ascoli on January 28, 2007.
Playing for France
Vincent Candela also had a successful career playing for the French national team. He played 40 matches for France between 1996 and 2003, scoring two goals.
Even though another great player, Bixente Lizarazu, often played in his position, Candela still got to be part of some historic moments. He played in one match during France's incredible victory at the 1998 FIFA World Cup. This tournament was held in France, making the win even more special for the home crowd.
Two years later, Candela was also part of the French team that won the Euro 2000 championship. He played in two matches during that tournament, starting both times. He also represented France at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games and the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
How He Played
Candela was known for being a fast and smart player. He was an offensive-minded left wingback. This means he was good at both defending and joining the attack to help score goals. He was also very skilled with the ball.
Even though he preferred playing on the left side of the field, he was naturally right-footed. This made him very versatile, meaning he could also play on the right side. He could play as a full-back or even as a winger. He was also good at sending accurate crosses into the penalty area and taking set-pieces, like free kicks.
Trophies and Awards
Vincent Candela won many important titles during his career, both with his clubs and with the French national team.
- Guingamp
- UEFA Intertoto Cup: 1996
- Roma
- Serie A: 2000–01
- Supercoppa Italiana: 2001
- France
- Individual
- AS Roma Hall of Fame: 2014
- Orders
- Knight of the Legion of Honour: 1998 (This is a very high award given by the French government.)
See also
In Spanish: Vincent Candela para niños
