Profile: Gael Clichy

lastkick.com     Jul 17, 2008            

goal.com In spite of the turmoil at Arsenal in recent weeks, with the transfer rumours concerning Emmanuel Adebayor and Alexander Hleb that just won’t go away, there was some good news for Gunners fans when Gael Clichy signed a new long-term deal with the club. However, there was a time when it looked as though Clichy would never get the chance to play for such an illustrious club. Nick Turner profiles the young French full-back… Particulars Name: Gael Clichy Date of Birth: July 26, 1985 Place of Birth: Toulouse, France Height: 5′9″ (1.75 m) Weight: 10st 4lbs (65kg) Position: Left-back Early Career – And An Early Scare Born in the South-West of France in the town of Toulouse on July 26th 1985, Clichy grew up obsessed with football - so much so that his parents felt that he would benefit greatly from a move to the AS Cannes... [read full story]                    


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