David Martot

David Martot (born February 1 1981 in Fécamp), is a France professional footballer, currently playing for France Ligue 2 side Vannes OC.

Career

Martot came via the youth system at Le Havre to their "B" side in season 2001-02. He progressed to the first team in the following season, appearing 25 times in Ligue 1 and scoring two goals. He made the same number of appearances in the 2003-04 season, albeit in Ligue 2 after Le Havre were relegated, scoring just once. In 2004-05, Martot took part in only six games, but still added one goal to his career total. He managed five goals in 32 appearances during the 2005-06 campaign, and scored twice in 23 games the following season.

Martot joined Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. on loan for a planned 3-month period on August 31 2007, the last day of the England transfer window. He made his Albion debut during the 3-2 win over Southend F.C. on 1 September, playing on the right side of midfield. Martot was often used as a substitute for Brighton during his time there, and came on in the next game against Millwall F.C., scoring the first of his total of two goals for the club. His second goal was scored in a Football League Trophy game at home to Cheltenham Town F.C. in November 2007.

His provisional loan deal at Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. was due to expire at the end of November 2007, but the club agreed to extend this deal by a further month until the end of December 2007. It was subsequently revealed that Martot had agreed to stay on loan at the Withdean Stadium until the end of the 2007-08 in English football season.

On the 6 May 2008, it was revealed that Martot, along with Sam Rents and Shane McFaul had been told they can all leave Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.. Martot returned to his parent club Le Havre AC