Christophe Revault
Encyclopedia
Christophe Revault is a French
professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Le Havre AC
, playing his first Ligue 1
game for them against Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes
.
, who was shipped off to West Ham United.
, a former team-mate of his at PSG, at the end of the 1997–98 season.
, Revault's services were bought by Toulouse
, then also playing in Ligue 1. In 2001, Toulouse were forced to be relegated down two divisions for financial reasons, but despite this Revault stuck with the club, helping them gain two successive promotions back to the top flight, picking up an award for Ligue 2
's best goalkeeper of the 2002-3 season on his way. Upon his return to the top division, he was renowned as one of the finest goalkeepers plying their trade in France, although never being picked for France
's national side.
, announced that Nicolas Douchez
was his first choice for the goalkeeper's jersey, prompting a return to Stade Rennais in August 2006, where he was now the second-choice goalkeeper, snapping at the heels of young Simon Pouplin
.
On January 6, 2007, Revault played his first match in the colours of Rennes since returning to the club in the Round of 32 of the Coupe de France
against National
side Romorantin
. It proved to be a bitter-sweet experience for Revault as Rennes suffered a shocking 3-1 loss after extra time in front of their own fans at the Stade de la Route de Lorient
.
.
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Le Havre AC
Le Havre AC
Le Havre Athletic Club Football Association is a French association football club based in Le Havre. The club was founded originally as an athletics and rugby club in 1872, thus making it the oldest association football and rugby club registered in France...
Le Havre
Revault started his career with Le HavreLe Havre AC
Le Havre Athletic Club Football Association is a French association football club based in Le Havre. The club was founded originally as an athletics and rugby club in 1872, thus making it the oldest association football and rugby club registered in France...
, playing his first Ligue 1
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
game for them against Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes
Parc des Princes
The Parc des Princes is an all-seater football stadium located in the southwest of Paris, France. The venue, with a seating capacity of 48,712 spectators, has been the home of French football club Paris Saint-Germain since 1974. The current Parc des Princes was inaugurated on 4 June 1972, endowed...
.
Paris SG
Revault would return to Paris to play for PSG in 1997, as a replacement for Bernard LamaBernard Lama
Bernard Pascal Maurice Lama is a French football coach and former goalkeeper. He was born in the Indre-et-Loire département but grew up in French Guiana. He spent a number of years in goal for Lille and Paris Saint-Germain...
, who was shipped off to West Ham United.
Stade Rennais
After a relatively disappointing spell with the Parisian club, Revault was snapped up by the Stade Rennais manager Paul Le GuenPaul Le Guen
Paul Le Guen is a French football manager and former player. He was recently confirmed as new manager of the Oman national football team.Le Guen had a successful managerial career in France, most notably leading Olympique Lyonnais to three consecutive Ligue 1 titles. He has also managed Stade...
, a former team-mate of his at PSG, at the end of the 1997–98 season.
Toulouse
After two successful season in RennesRennes
Rennes is a city in the east of Brittany in northwestern France. Rennes is the capital of the region of Brittany, as well as the Ille-et-Vilaine department.-History:...
, Revault's services were bought by Toulouse
Toulouse FC
Toulouse Football Club is a French association football club based in the city of Toulouse. The club was founded in 1970 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Toulouse plays its home matches at the Stadium Municipal located within the city. The first team is managed by...
, then also playing in Ligue 1. In 2001, Toulouse were forced to be relegated down two divisions for financial reasons, but despite this Revault stuck with the club, helping them gain two successive promotions back to the top flight, picking up an award for Ligue 2
Ligue 2
Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division...
's best goalkeeper of the 2002-3 season on his way. Upon his return to the top division, he was renowned as one of the finest goalkeepers plying their trade in France, although never being picked for France
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
's national side.
Return to Brittany
Revault stayed with Toulouse until 2006, when the new manager, Élie BaupÉlie Baup
Élie Baup is a former French football player and now a manager.- Coaching career :He won the French championship with the FC Girondins de Bordeaux in 1999. Fired in October 2003 by the president Jean-Louis Triaud, Baup signed for AS Saint-Étienne in 2004 with one of his favourite player: Pascal...
, announced that Nicolas Douchez
Nicolas Douchez
Nicolas Douchez is a French football goalkeeper who currently plays for Paris Saint-Germain F.C. in the French Ligue 1.-Toulouse:In 2005, Douchez signed for Toulouse FC...
was his first choice for the goalkeeper's jersey, prompting a return to Stade Rennais in August 2006, where he was now the second-choice goalkeeper, snapping at the heels of young Simon Pouplin
Simon Pouplin
Simon Pouplin is a French football player. He played for German Bundesliga side SC Freiburg. In 2005, Pouplin signed his first professional contract with Stade Rennais, signing up with the Breton club for three years. He made his debut in the 2003/2004 French Ligue 1 season...
.
On January 6, 2007, Revault played his first match in the colours of Rennes since returning to the club in the Round of 32 of the Coupe de France
Coupe de France
The Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation...
against National
Championnat National
The Championnat de France National, commonly referred to as simply National or Division 3, serves as the third division of the French football league system behind Ligue 1 and Ligue 2...
side Romorantin
SO Romorantin
Stade Olympique Romorantinais is a French association football team founded in 1930. They are based in Romorantin-Lanthenay, Centre, France and are currently playing in the Championnat de France amateur. They play at the Stade Jules Ladoumègue in Romorantin-Lanthenay, which has a capacity of 8,033...
. It proved to be a bitter-sweet experience for Revault as Rennes suffered a shocking 3-1 loss after extra time in front of their own fans at the Stade de la Route de Lorient
Stade de la Route de Lorient
The Stade de la Route de Lorient is a football stadium, inaugurated on September 15, 1912. It is located at 111 route de Lorient, in west-central Rennes. Rebuilt in 2001 and able to seat 29,376, the stadium is currently the home of Stade Rennais.This stadium is not to be confused with the Stade du...
.
Back to Le Havre
In June 2007 it was announced that Revault would leave Stade Rennais to return to Le HavreLe Havre
Le Havre is a city in the Seine-Maritime department of the Haute-Normandie region in France. It is situated in north-western France, on the right bank of the mouth of the river Seine on the English Channel. Le Havre is the most populous commune in the Haute-Normandie region, although the total...
.