Olivier Dacourt

Olivier Nicolas André Dacourt (born 25 September 1974 in Montreuil,_Seine-Saint-Denis ) is a France professional Association football who is currently a free agent, having last played for Italian side F.C. Internazionale Milano.

Club career

Dacourt made Olivier Dacourt debut match in Ligue 1 with RC Strasbourg on March 20, 1993 in an away game with AJ Auxerre, which Strasbourg lost 2–0. On May 24, 1997, Olivier Dacourt scored Olivier Dacourt first Ligue 1 goal for Strasbourg in an away match against Paris Saint-Germain FC, however, Strasbourg lost the match 2–1.

Dacourt transferred to Everton F.C. in 1998 and Olivier Dacourt debut game in the Premier League was a 0–0 draw against Aston Villa F.C. on August 15, 1998. On February 17, 1999, Olivier Dacourt scored Olivier Dacourt first goal in the 5–0 victory against Middlesbrough F.C..

Dacourt has also played for RC Lens, Leeds United A.F.C and A.S. Roma. After being on the losing side in the Coppa Italia final against Internazionale Milano F.C. in 2005–06, Dacourt joined the club from Roma on a two year contract in accordance with the Bosman ruling. Olivier Dacourt has earned the nickname "The General" by Inter fans for Olivier Dacourt marvellous displays on the pitch.

Originally signed as a backup player for Internazionale, Olivier Dacourt became a key player of the league victory, in light of all the injuries to Patrick Vieira. On December 2, 2007, against ACF Fiorentina, Olivier Dacourt damaged Olivier Dacourt left knee, with a torn cruciate ligament and damage to two other ligaments in it. Olivier Dacourt was expected to be out for the rest of the 2007–08 season.

In the 2008–09 season, Dacourt has not featured regularly and does not appear to be in current Inter manager José Mourinho plans. On February 2 2009 Olivier Dacourt joined English side Fulham F.C. on loan until the end of the 2008-2009 season.

International career

Dacourt played for France national football team in the 1996 Summer Olympics

Olivier Dacourt first senior appearance in the national team came against South Korea national football team in the Coupe des Confédérations in 2001, which France won 0-5. Olivier Dacourt also appeared in the 2004 European Football Championship.