Morgan Schneiderlin
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| Morgan Schneiderlin | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Morgan Schneiderlin | |
| Date of birth | 8 November 1989 | |
| Place of birth | Zellwiller, France | |
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 111⁄2 in) | |
| Playing position | Midfielder | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Southampton | |
| Number | 19 | |
| Youth career | ||
| 1999–2006 | Strasbourg | |
| Senior career1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2006–2008 2008– | Strasbourg Southampton | 5 (0) 51 (0) |
| National team | ||
| 2007–2008 2009– | France U-19 France U-20 | 6 (2) |
1 Senior club appearances and goals | ||
Morgan Schneiderlin (born 8 November 1989) is a French footballer currently playing for Southampton.
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Career
Zellwiller-born Schneiderlin moved from RC Strasbourg to Southampton on 27 June 2008, having signed a four-year contract in a deal that could rise to €1.5m, or £1.2m.[1] He joined Southampton despite receiving an offer from local rivals Portsmouth,[1] and with interest from Arsenal and Chelsea.[citation needed] He made his debut in the 2-1 defeat away to Cardiff City and has kept his place in the first team.
International career
Schneiderlin has represented France at under-16, under-17, under-18, whom he captained, and under-19 levels. On 25 May 2009, he was selected in the under-20 squad to participate in the 2009 Mediterranean Games.
References
- ^ a b "Saints tie up Schneiderlin deal". news.bbc.co.uk. 27 June 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/southampton/7477504.stm. Retrieved June 27, 2008.
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