Jocelyn Blanchard (born 28 May 1972) is a French former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
![]() Blanchard with Austria Wien in 2009 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1972-05-28) 28 May 1972 (age 50) | ||
Place of birth | Béthune, France | ||
Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1992–1995 | Dunkerque | 106 | (10) |
1995–1998 | Metz | 108 | (9) |
1998–1999 | Juventus | 12 | (0) |
1999–2003 | Lens | 127 | (3) |
2003–2009 | Austria Wien | 197 | (8) |
2009–2010 | Austria Kärnten | 21 | (1) |
Total | 571 | (31) | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Blanchard was born in Béthune, Pas-de-Calais.
While at Metz he played in the final as they won the 1995–96 Coupe de la Ligue.[1]
On 5 June 2009, Austria Kärnten signed Blanchard from Austria Wien until June 2010. He was released by Austria Kärnten after the club went into liquidation in 2010.
Blanchard was an accurate passer of the ball and possesses excellent technique. Blanchard has earned a reputation as a key player for his teams, and his main attributes are his tough tackling and stamina.
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