Nicolas Douchez

Nicolas Douchez (born 22 April 1980) is a French former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Nicolas Douchez

Douchez with Lens in 2016
Personal information
Date of birth	(1980-04-22) 22 April 1980
Place of birth	Rosny-sous-Bois, France
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position(s)	Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1999–2004	Le Havre	0	(0)
2003–2004	→ Châteauroux (loan)	26	(0)
2004–2008	Toulouse	86	(0)
2008–2011	Rennes	111	(0)
2011–2016	Paris Saint-Germain	11	(0)
2016–2018	Lens	46	(0)
2018–2019	Red Star	20	(0)
Total		300	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Club career

Toulouse

In 2005, Douchez signed for Toulouse FC. He played 86 league games for the club before signing with Rennes.

Rennes

Douchez signed for the club in 2008 where he spent over three years with the club playing over 100 league games.

Paris Saint-Germain

In 2011 Douchez signed for Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer from Rennes. He was given the number 1 jersey for the upcoming season. Although he was initially expected to be the starter, this changed following the arrival of new club management, which recruited Salvatore Sirigu, who instead became the team's starting goalkeeper. Douchez played in the club's 2–1 victory over Lyon in the 2014 Coupe de la Ligue Final on 19 April 2014.[1] After the arrival of Kevin Trapp, Douchez became third goalkeeper.

Lens

In July 2016, free agent Douchez signed a three-year contract with Ligue 2 side RC Lens.[2]

Red Star

In July 2018, Douchez signed for Red Star F.C., newly promoted to Ligue 2.[3]

International career

On 1 October 2009, Douchez was called up to France manager Raymond Domenech's 23-man squad for 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Faroe Islands and Austria.[4]

Career statistics

Douchez raising the Coupe de la Ligue 2014 trophy

Source:[5]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Cup[nb 1]		Continental		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Châteauroux	2003–04	Ligue 2	26	0	1	0	0	0	27	0
	Total		26	0	1	0	0	0	27	0
Toulouse	2004–05	Ligue 1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2005–06		14	0	3	0	0	0	17	0
	2006–07		36	0	4	0	0	0	40	0
	2007–08		36	0	1	0	7	0	44	0
	Total		86	0	8	0	7	0	101	0
Rennes	2008–09	Ligue 1	37	0	7	0	6	0	50	0
	2009–10		37	0	4	0	0	0	41	0
	2010–11		37	0	1	0	0	0	38	0
	Total		111	0	12	0	6	0	129	0
Paris Saint-Germain	2011–12	Ligue 1	0	0	3	0	7	0	10	0
	2012–13		4	0	6	0	0	0	10	0
	2013–14		1	0	5	0	0	0	6	0
	2014–15		5	0	10	0	0	0	15	0
	2015–16		1	0	1	0	0	0	2	0
	Total		11	0	25	0	7	0	43	0
Lens	2016–17	Ligue 2	38	0	0	0	–		38	0
	2017–18		8	0	0	0	–		8	0
	Total		46	0	0	0	0	0	46	0
Red Star	2018–19	Ligue 2	20	0	0	0	–		20	0
Career total			300	0	46	0	20	0	366	0

1. Includes Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue, Trophée des champions

Honours

Paris Saint-Germain

• Ligue 1: 2012–13, 2013–14
• Coupe de France: 2014–15
• Coupe de la Ligue: 2013–14, 2014–15
• Trophée des Champions: 2013, 2014

Rennes

• UEFA Intertoto Cup 2008

References

1. "Paris St-Germain v Lyon as it happened". BBC Sport. 19 April 2014. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
2. "Nicolas Douchez (PSG) signe à Lens". L'Équipe (in French). 8 July 2016. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
3. "Ligue 2 : Nicolas Douchez au Red Star, c'est fait !". leparisien.fr (in French). 2018-07-21. Retrieved 2018-07-22.
4. "Goalkeeper Douchez called up, Gourcuff drops out". espnfc.com. 1 October 2009. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
5. "Nicolas DOUCHEZ - Football : la fiche de Nicolas DOUCHEZ (Lens)". L'Equipe (in French). Retrieved 28 September 2016.

External links

• Nicolas Douchez at Soccerway
• Nicolas Douchez at L'Équipe Football (in French)
• Profile, Stats & Pics of Nicolas Douchez