Ludovic Sané
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Ludovic Lamine Sané is a French-born Senegal
ese football player who currently plays for Ligue 1
club Bordeaux
. Sané occupies the holding midfielder position, but can also be deployed in central defence
. He initially starred for a host of amateur clubs before signing with Bordeaux at the start of the 2008–09 season.
in southwestern France and began his football career playing for local club US Lormont on the outskirts of Bordeaux
. He later joined Stade Bordelais
before signing a contract with Championnat de France amateur club RCO Agde
at the age of 19. Sané spent one season at Agde appearing in 25 matches scoring one goal. Following the season, he returned to Lormont and spent a season playing in the Division d'Honneur. During the summer of 2008, Sané jumped five divisions signing a three-year professional contract with Ligue 1
club Bordeaux
.
. While playing with the amateurs, the young player impressed manager Laurent Blanc
and assistant Jean-Louis Gasset
. For the 2009–10 pre-season
, Sané featured regularly and performed well, most notably in a 3–1 win over Spanish club Athletic Bilbao
after appearing as a second half substitute. On 19 September 2009, Sané was called up to the first team for the first time for Bordeaux's league match against Boulogne
. He didn't appear in the match, but eventually became a regular in the first 18 often appearing on the bench as a backup for French international
Alou Diarra
. On 3 November, Sané made his professional debut in the club's 2–0 victory over German club Bayern Munich
in the UEFA Champions League
appearing as a substitute in the 84th minute. The following month, he earned his first start playing the entire match in Bordeaux's 1–0 victory over Israel
i club Maccabi Haifa
. Sané made his league debut four days later in Bordeaux's important tie with Lyon
. Bordeaux won the match 1–0 with Sané playing the full 90 minutes. On 8 January 2010, Sané agreed to a contract extension with Bordeaux which will tie him to the club until 2014.
He scored his first goal for Bordeaux in a 3–1 loss to Olympique de Marseille
in a Coupe de la Ligue
final at the Stade de France
.
.
Senegal
Senegal , officially the Republic of Senegal , is a country in western Africa. It owes its name to the Sénégal River that borders it to the east and north...
ese football player who currently plays for 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....
club Bordeaux
FC Girondins de Bordeaux
Football Club des Girondins de Bordeaux is a French association football club based in the city of Bordeaux. The club currently play in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, and won its last Ligue 1 title in the 2008–09 season....
. Sané occupies the holding midfielder position, but can also be deployed in central defence
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
. He initially starred for a host of amateur clubs before signing with Bordeaux at the start of the 2008–09 season.
Early career
Sané was born in Villeneuve-sur-LotVilleneuve-sur-Lot
Villeneuve-sur-Lot is a town and commune in the Lot-et-Garonne department in south-western France. The commune was formerly named Villeneuve-d'Agen....
in southwestern France and began his football career playing for local club US Lormont on the outskirts of Bordeaux
Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a port city on the Garonne River in the Gironde department in southwestern France.The Bordeaux-Arcachon-Libourne metropolitan area, has a population of 1,010,000 and constitutes the sixth-largest urban area in France. It is the capital of the Aquitaine region, as well as the prefecture...
. He later joined Stade Bordelais
Stade Bordelais (football)
Stade Bordelais is a French sporting club founded in 1894. The club has had an association football section since 1899.Based in Bordeaux, the club were successful in the period up to 1920, attracting crowds of 10,000. They now play in the Championnat de France Amateurs Group C...
before signing a contract with Championnat de France amateur club RCO Agde
RCO Agde
RCO Agde |football]] club. The club is based at the 3500-seat Stade Louis Sanguin in Agde.RCO Agde was created in 1999 from the merger of Racing Club Agathois and Football Olympique Agathois. They play in the Championnat de France amateur, Groupe B...
at the age of 19. Sané spent one season at Agde appearing in 25 matches scoring one goal. Following the season, he returned to Lormont and spent a season playing in the Division d'Honneur. During the summer of 2008, Sané jumped five divisions signing a three-year professional contract with 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....
club Bordeaux
FC Girondins de Bordeaux
Football Club des Girondins de Bordeaux is a French association football club based in the city of Bordeaux. The club currently play in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, and won its last Ligue 1 title in the 2008–09 season....
.
Bordeaux
Sané initially played with the club's reserve team upon his arrival appearing in 15 matches during the 2008–09 seasonChampionnat de France Amateurs 2008–09
The 2008–09 Championnat de France Amateurs season was the 11th edition of the competition since its establishment. The competition officially began 9 August 2008 and ended on 30 May 2009...
. While playing with the amateurs, the young player impressed manager Laurent Blanc
Laurent Blanc
Laurent Robert Blanc is a French association football manager and former player. He is the head coach of the French national team, having replaced Raymond Domenech in the wake of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. He was previously the manager of Bordeaux...
and assistant Jean-Louis Gasset
Jean-Louis Gasset
Jean-Louis Gasset is a French football manager and former midfielder. He is currently an assistant coach for the France national team.Gasset played his whole career with Montpellier HSC....
. For the 2009–10 pre-season
2009–10 Ligue 1
The 2009–10 Ligue 1 season was the 72nd since its establishment. Bordeaux were the defending champions. The fixtures were announced on 5 June 2009, and play commenced on 8 August and ended on 15 May 2010. There were three promoted teams from Ligue 2, replacing the three teams that were relegated...
, Sané featured regularly and performed well, most notably in a 3–1 win over Spanish club Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Club, also known as Athletic Bilbao, is an association football club from Bilbao in Biscay, Spain. The club has played in the Primera División of La Liga since its start in 1928. They have won La Liga on eight occasions...
after appearing as a second half substitute. On 19 September 2009, Sané was called up to the first team for the first time for Bordeaux's league match against Boulogne
US Boulogne
Union Sportive de Boulogne-sur-Mer Côte d'Opale is a French association football club based in the commune of Boulogne-sur-Mer. The club was founded in 1898 and currently plays in Ligue 2, the second of division of French football, having been relegated from Ligue 1 during the 2009–10 season.The...
. He didn't appear in the match, but eventually became a regular in the first 18 often appearing on the bench as a backup for French international
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...
Alou Diarra
Alou Diarra
Alou Diarra is a French international footballer who currently plays for French club Marseille in Ligue 1. He primarily plays as a defensive midfielder, but can also deputized as a centre back if necessary...
. On 3 November, Sané made his professional debut in the club's 2–0 victory over German club Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich , is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. It is best known for its professional football team, which is the most successful football club in Germany, having won 22 national titles and 15 cups....
in the UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
appearing as a substitute in the 84th minute. The following month, he earned his first start playing the entire match in Bordeaux's 1–0 victory over Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
i club Maccabi Haifa
Maccabi Haifa F.C.
Maccabi Haifa Football Club is an Israeli football team from the city of Haifa, a section of Maccabi Haifa sports club. The club has won 12 championships, 5 State Cups and 4 Toto Cups...
. Sané made his league debut four days later in Bordeaux's important tie with Lyon
Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais is a French association football club based in Lyon. They play in France's highest football division, Ligue 1. The club was formed as Lyon Olympique Universitaire in 1899, according to many supporters and sport historians, but was nationally established as a club in 1950. The...
. Bordeaux won the match 1–0 with Sané playing the full 90 minutes. On 8 January 2010, Sané agreed to a contract extension with Bordeaux which will tie him to the club until 2014.
He scored his first goal for Bordeaux in a 3–1 loss to Olympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille is a French association football club based in Marseille. Founded in 1899, the club plays in Ligue 1 and have spent most of its history in the top tier of French football. Marseille have been French champions nine times and have won the Coupe de France a record ten times. In...
in a Coupe de la Ligue
Coupe de la Ligue
The Coupe de la Ligue , known outside of France as the French League Cup, is a knockout cup competition in French football organized by the Ligue de Football Professionnel...
final at the Stade de France
Stade de France
The Stade de France is the national stadium of France, situated just north of Paris in the commune of Saint-Denis. It has an all-seater capacity of 80,000, making it the fifth largest stadium in Europe, and is used by both the France national football team and French rugby union team for...
.
Career statistics
(Correct as of 17 March)Personal life
Ludovic's younger brother Salif plays currently for the reserve team of FC Girondins de BordeauxFC Girondins de Bordeaux
Football Club des Girondins de Bordeaux is a French association football club based in the city of Bordeaux. The club currently play in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, and won its last Ligue 1 title in the 2008–09 season....
.