Jean-Alain Boumsong

Who is this?

Jean-Alain Boumsong Somkong (born 14 December 1979) is a French former professional footballer who played as a defender. Boumsong began his senior career with French club Le Havre in 1997 before joining AJ Auxerre in 2000. His performances at Auxerre earned him a move to Rangers in 2004. One season later, he signed with Newcastle United. where he spent two seasons. In 2006, he joined Juventus, freshly relegated to Serie B and helped the club return to Serie A. He returned to France with Lyon in 2008. His last spell was at Super League Greece side Panathinaikos before ending his career in 2013. Between 2003 and 2009, he made 27 appearances scoring 1 goal for the France national team.

Career

1. 1979
   Born
2. 1998
   Joined Le Havre AC
3. 1999
   Joined France national under-21 association football team
4. 2000
   Joined AJ Auxerre
5. 2003
   Joined France men's national association football team
6. 2004
   Joined Rangers F.C.
7. 2005
   Joined Newcastle United F.C.
8. 2006
   Joined Juventus FC
9. 2008
   Joined Olympique Lyonnais
10. 2010
    Joined Panathinaikos F.C.

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Douala
• •Citizenship: France, Cameroon
• •Known as: association football player, association football coach
• •Sport: association football