Dimitri Foulquier

Dimitri Foulquier

Personal information
Full name	Dimitri Foulquier
Date of birth	23 March 1993 (1993-03-23) (age 18)
Place of birth	Sarcelles, France
Height	1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position	Right back
Club information
Current club	Rennes
Number	24
Youth career
2000–2001	Capesterre Belle-Eau
2001–2007	Marquisat Capesterre
2007–2011	Rennes
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2011–	Rennes	1	(0)
National team‡
2010–2011	France U18	7	(0)
2011–	France U19	2	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 3 October 2011. † Appearances (Goals). ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 12 October 2011

Dimitri Foulquier (born 23 March 1993 in Sarcelles) is a French football player who plays for French club Rennes in Ligue 1. He primarily plays as a right back, but can also be utilized as a wing-back on the same side.^[1] Foulquier is a France youth international having represented the nation at under-18 and under-19 level.

Born on the mainland in Sarcelles, Foulquier was raised in Capesterre, a commune in the overseas region and department of Guadeloupe.^[2] After excelling with local clubs in the commune, he was spotted by Rennes scout Patrick Rampillon and, subsequently, joined the professional club in July 2007.^[2][3] After excelling in the club's academy, Foulquier was awarded the Best Academy Player award for the 2009–10 season.^[1] After appearing on the bench in matches during the 2010–11 season,^[2] he was promoted to the senior team by manager Frédéric Antonetti for the 2011–12 season. Foulquier was assigned the number 24 shirt and made his professional debut on 2 October 2011 in a league match against Lille. He started the match, but was substituted out after halftime as Rennes were defeated 2–0.

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "Jeunes: Dimitri Foulquier récompensé" (in French). Stade Rennais F.C.. 19 April 2010. http://www.stade-rennais-online.com/+Jeunes-Dimitri-Foulquier+.html. Retrieved 2 October 2011. 
2. ^ ^{a b c} "Dimitri Foulquier ne se "prend pas la tête"" (in French). Stade Rennais F.C.. 24 April 2011. http://www.stade-rennais-online.com/2164-Dimitri-Foulquier-ne-se-prend.html. Retrieved 2 October 2011. 
3. ^ "Dimitri, graine de champion" (in French). Viva Presse. 24 April 2011. http://www.viva.presse.fr/Dimitri-graine-de-champion_13918.html. Retrieved 2 October 2011. 

External links

• Club Profile
• Dimitri Foulquier French league stats at LFP.fr (French)
• Dimitri Foulquier at L'Équipe Football (French)

Persondata
Name	Foulquier, Dimitri
Alternative names
Short description	Footballer
Date of birth	23 March 1993
Place of birth	Sarcelles, France
Date of death
Place of death