Olivier Dacourt

Olivier Nicolás André Dacourt (born September 25, 1974 in Montreuil, France) is a professional football player who currently plays midfielder for Inter Milan in Italy's Serie A.

He has also played for Everton F.C], RC Lens, Leeds United and AS Roma. After being on the losing side in the Coppa Italia final against Internazionale Milano F.C. in 2005/2006, Dacourt joined the club from AS Roma on a two year contract in accordance with the Bosman ruling. He has earned the nickname "The General" by Inter fans for his marvellous displays on the pitch.

Dacourt has a wealth of experience having played in Ligue 1, the FA Premier League and Serie A as well as representing his country at international level. He played for France national football team in the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2004 European Football Championship. He has 21 caps and has scored 1 goal for "Les Bleus".

Stats

First game in Division 1 March 20, 1993, Auxerre - Strasbourg (2-0).

First goal in L1/D1, May 24 1997, Paris SG - Strasbourg : 2-1 (50e).

187 games in Ligue 1 and 75 goals.

First game in C3, September 28 1995, Ujpest Budapest - Strasbourg, 0-2.

First goal in C3, March 2 2000, Atletico Madrid - Lens, 2-2 (16e).

First game in Premiership : August 15, 1998, Everton - Aston Villa (0-0),

First goal in Premiership : February 17,1999, Everton - Middlesbrough, (5-0, 62e).

87 games in Premiership 5 goals,

68 games in série A 1 goal.

First game in French national Team, Mai 30, 2001, South Korea-France (Coupe des Confédérations, 0-5).

Clubs

- Aulnay sous Bois (1989-1991)
- RC Strasbourg (1992-1998)
- Everton F.C. (1998-1999)
- RC Lens (1999-2000)
- Leeds United A.F.C. (2000-2003)
- A.S. Roma (2003-2006)
- Internazionale Milano F.C. (2006-....)

External link

- French [rofile and pictures of Olivier Dacourt]