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Posted December 17, 2013 07:27 · last edited December 17, 2013 07:28

Jerzy Merino wrote:
AucklandPhoenix wrote:
Nice one. I'd he makes it next week, is that the first kiwi to appear in the French top league? Can't think of anyone else


Thought ex-All White Kris Boughenooge (sp?) might have done - but it was a Belgian club he signed for.

No Kiwis have ever played in Ligue 1 but  several from other Oceania countries - Christian Karembeu, Pascal Vahirua (Tahiti - full French international), Marama Vahirua (Tahiti, France u-21) - Marama retired after the Confeds Cup in July and is now Technical Director of the Tahitian FA., Antoine Kombouare (New Caledonia - played Nantes, PSG, Aberdeen, former PSG manager,current Lens manager)


The most recent Oceania player to play in Ligue 1 was Georges Gope-Fenepej (New Caledonia v All Whites 2012 Oceania Nations Cup) who made one appearance for Troyes last season and since they were relegated, has made three appearances in Ligue 2 so far this season.

Frank Farina played for Strasbourg and Lille in Ligue 1 in the '90s

Ned Zelic for Auxerre.

Current A-League commentator & former Socceroo Robbie Slater played  for Lens in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2. Interesting info on his Wiki:

" moved to then Ligue 2 club Lens, which was promoted during his time at the club (1990–94). While he was at Lens he was attacked with a baseball bat by Paris Saint-Germain supporters and nearly lost his life..."

Wow! The guy can be irritating in the Fox commentaries  - but still....

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Big Pete 65 edited December 17, 2013 07:28
Jerzy Merino wrote:
AucklandPhoenix wrote:
Nice one. I'd he makes it next week, is that the first kiwi to appear in the French top league? Can't think of anyone else


Thought ex-All White Kris Boughenooge (sp?) might have done - but it was a Belgian club he signed for.

No Kiwis have ever played in Ligue 1 but  several from other Oceania countries - Christian Karembeu, Pascal Vahirua (Tahiti - full French international), Marama Vahirua (Tahiti, France u-21) - Marama retired after the Confeds Cup in July and is now Technical Director of the Tahitian FA., Antoine Kombouare (New Caledonia - played Nantes, PSG, Aberdeen, former PSG manager,current Lens manager)
The most recent Oceania player to play in Ligue 1 was Georges Gope-Fenepej (New Caledonia v All Whites 2012 Oceania Nations Cup) who made one appearance for Troyes last season and since they were relegated, has made three appearances in Ligue 2 so far this season.
Frank Farina played for Strasbourg and Lille in Ligue 1 in the '90s
Ned Zelic for Auxerre.
Current A-League commentator & former Socceroo Robbie Slater played  for Lens in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2. Interesting info on his Wiki:
" moved to then Ligue 2 club Lens, which was promoted during his time at the club (1990–94). While he was at Lens he was attacked with a baseball bat by Paris Saint-Germain supporters and nearly lost his life..."
Wow! The guy can be irritating in the Fox commentaries  - but still....
Big Pete 65 edited December 17, 2013 07:28
Jerzy Merino wrote:
AucklandPhoenix wrote:
Nice one. I'd he makes it next week, is that the first kiwi to appear in the French top league? Can't think of anyone else


Thought ex-All White Kris Boughenooge (sp?) might have done - but it was a Belgian club he signed for.

No Kiwis have ever played in Ligue 1 but  several from other Oceania countries - Christian Karembeu, Pascal Vahirua (Tahiti - full French international), Marama Vahirua (Tahiti, France u-21) - Marama retired after the Confeds Cup in July and is now Technical Director of the Tahitian FA., Antoine Kombouare (New Caledonia - played Nantes, PSG, Aberdeen, former PSG manager,current Lens manager)
The most recent Oceania player to play in Ligue 1 was Georges Gope-Fenepej (New Caledonia v All Whites 2012 Oceania Nations Cup) who made one appearance for Troyes last season and since they were relegated, has made three appearances in Ligue 2 so far this season.
Frank Farina played for Strasbourg and Lille in Ligue 1 in the '90s
Ned Zelic for Auxerre.
Current A-League commentator & former Socceroo Robbie Slater played  for Lens in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2. Interesting info on his Wiki:
" moved to then Ligue 2 club Lens, which was promoted during his time at the club (1990–94). While he was at Lens he was attacked with a baseball bat by Paris Saint-Germain supporters and nearly lost his life..."
Wow! The guy can be irritating in the Fox commentaries  - but still....