Mathieu Bodmer
French footballer (born 1982)
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Key Takeaways
- Mathieu Alain Daniel Bodmer (born 22 November 1982) is a French former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
- Club career Early career Bodmer began his professional career at Évreux AC (now Évreux FC) at the age of 14.
- He played in 24 matches that season and by the end of the 2002–03 season, he had played in 79 matches for the club, scoring a total of four goals.
- Following the season, he joined first division club Lille OSC for €1 million.
- He earned 33 appearances for the first-team in his debut season, scoring two goals; however, in the 2004–05 season, Lille enjoyed an impressive second-place finish giving them a place in the UEFA Champions League.
Mathieu Alain Daniel Bodmer (born 22 November 1982) is a French former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. A former French youth international, he is known for his technique, playmaking skills and striking ability.
Club career
Early career
Bodmer began his professional career at Évreux AC (now Évreux FC) at the age of 14. In 1998, he moved to Stade Malherbe Caen, a club in the second division of French football, where he made his debut in 2000. He played in 24 matches that season and by the end of the 2002–03 season, he had played in 79 matches for the club, scoring a total of four goals. His hard-working performances helped Caen keep a mid-table position in the league. Following the season, he joined first division club Lille OSC for €1 million.
Lille
The 2003–04 season served as an auspicious introduction to top league football, where Bodmer played against the likes of Michael Essien. He earned 33 appearances for the first-team in his debut season, scoring two goals; however, in the 2004–05 season, Lille enjoyed an impressive second-place finish giving them a place in the UEFA Champions League. They were considered minnows in that competition, but Bodmer, as a holding midfielder, helped Lille achieve a draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
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