Julien Faubert

Julien Faubert (born 1 August 1983) is a France Association footballer who plays for West Ham United F.C. as a midfielder.

Club career

Cannes and Bordeaux

Born in Le Havre, Faubert enrolled in the AS Cannes academy in 1998 and began Julien Faubert career as a Defender (association football), but with Julien Faubert crossing ability quickly became a Midfielder Winger. Julien Faubert made Julien Faubert Cannes first team debut in the 2001–02 season at the age of 18. Julien Faubert steadily earned notoriety as an important member of the squad and eventually caught the eye of several Ligue 1 sides. FC Girondins de Bordeaux signed Julien Faubert in 2004, with whom Julien Faubert played in 96 matches, including the UEFA Champions League.

West Ham United

On 23 June 2007, it was reported in French sports newspaper L'Équipe that Faubert was on the verge of a €6.5 million (£4.3 million) transfer to Rangers F.C.. However, on 1 July, Julien Faubert was signed by West Ham United F.C. for £6.1 million. Julien Faubert suffered a ruptured achilles tendon during a pre-season friendly on 17 July against Czech Republic side SK Sigma Olomouc, which was expected to take six months to heal. As part of Julien Faubert comeback Faubert turned out for the reserves against Aston Villa F.C.'s reserve team in January 2008. Julien Faubert finally made Julien Faubert first team debut for the Hammers as a late substitute against Fulham F.C. at Upton Park on 12 January 2008. Julien Faubert first season in English football was marked by continuing injury and Julien Faubert made only eight appearances in the league and FA Cup.

Real Madrid

Faubert was given permission to speak to Real Madrid C.F. on 30 January 2009, with the move being completed on 31 January, when Julien Faubert signed on loan (football) until the end of the La Liga 2008–09 season for a reported fee of £1.5 million with an option for Real to purchase Julien Faubert on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee. Faubert made Julien Faubert Real Madrid debut on 7 February 2009 in a 1–0 win against Racing de Santander. Julien Faubert loan with Real Madrid was underwhelming and finished with only two appearances. During Julien Faubert loan spell Julien Faubert missed training when Julien Faubert mistakenly thought Julien Faubert had the day off, and was pictured asleep on the bench, and "touching Julien Faubert parts", during Real Madrid's match against Villarreal CF.

International career

Faubert made Julien Faubert debut for France national football team on 16 August 2006 against Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team. Julien Faubert wore the number 10 shirt; the first player to do so for France since the retirement of Zinedine Zidane. Julien Faubert marked Julien Faubert first match by scoring in the final minute of the game to ensure France won 2–1.

International goals