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4 May 2017
Toulon Tournament’s 100 best players : (90-81)
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More than 1700 international players took part in the Toulon Tournament founded in 1967 by Maurice Revello. Many of these players have enjoyed a successful career . Ahead of the 45th edition of the Toulon Tournament (29 May-10 June), we unveil you the best 100 players in the Toulon Tournament history. We kick off our countdown by looking at the players ranked 90-81..
90. KLAAS-JAN HUNTELAAR
Born on 12 August 1983
Position : forward
Played the Toulon Tournament on : 2001
Clubs : PSV Eindhoven (2002-2004), De Graafschap (loan, 2003), AGOVV Apeldoorn (loan, 2003-2004), SC Heerenveen (2004-2006), Ajax Amsterdam (2006-2009), Real Madrid (2009), AC Milan (2009-2010), Schalke 04 (since 2010)
International Caps : 76 (42 goals)
Titles :
- Dutch Cup (2006, 2007)
- Dutch Super Cup (2006, 2007)
- German Cup (2011)
- German Super Cup (2011)
-Euro U21 (2006)
The Dutch striker played the Toulon Tournament in 2001 when he was only 18. At that moment, he hasn’t played a single game at the professional level.
89. RAFINHA ALCANTARA
Born on 12 February 1993
Position : midfielder
Played the Toulon Tournament on : 2013
Clubs : FC Barcelone (since 2011), Celta Vigo (loan, 2013-2014)
International Caps : 2 (1 goal)
Titles :
- Liga (2015, 2016)
- Spanish Cup (2012, 2015, 2016)
- Champion’s League (2015)
- UEFA Super Cup (2016)
- Olympic Games (2016)
The FC Barcelona midfielder was part of the Brazil squad that won the Toulon Tournament 2013. He clinched the title alongside Alisson Becker, another future Brazil international.
88. STEVE MANDANDA
Born on 28 March 1985
Position : goalkeeper
Played the Toulon Tournament on : 2005
Clubs : Le Havre (2005-2008), Olympique de Marseille (2008-2016), Crystal Palace (since 2016)
International Caps : 24
Titles :
- Ligue 1 (2010)
- Coupe de la Ligue (2010, 2011, 2012)
- Trophée des Champions (2010, 2011)
- Toulon Tournament (2005)
In 2005, we have discovered the Frenchman who was absolutely outstanding as he was named best goalkeeper of the tournament.
87. MAMADOU SAKHO
Born on 13 February 1990
Position : defender
Played the Toulon Tournament on : 2009
Clubs : Paris Saint-Germain (2007-2013), Liverpool (2013-2017), Crystal Palace (loan, since 2017)
International Caps : 28 (2 goals)
Titles :
- Ligue 1 (2013)
- Coupe de France (2010)
- Coupe de la Ligue (2008)
- Trophée des Champions (2013)
The PSG youth academy product took part in the Toulon Tournament 2009 and helped « Les Bleuets » to reach the final. However, Sakho and his teammates were beaten by Chile (0-1).
86. HUGO LLORIS
Born on 26 December 1986
Position : goalkeeper
Played the Toulon Tournament on : 2006
Clubs : OGC Nice (2005-2008), Olympique Lyonnais (2008-2012), Tottenham (since 2012)
International Caps : 88
Titles :
- Coupe de la Ligue (2006)
- Coupe de France (2012)
- Trophée des Champions (2012)
- Euro U19 (2005)
- Toulon Tournament (2006)
Few months after making his professional debut with OGC Nice, Hugo Lloris won the Toulon Tournament 2006. He has also clinched the best goalkeeper award.
85. HECTOR HERRERA
Born on 19 April 1990
Position : midfielder
Played the Toulon Tournament on : 2012
Clubs : CF Pachuca (2010-2011), Tampico Madero (prêt, 2011-2012), CF Pachuca (2012-2013), FC Porto (since 2013)
International Caps : 48 (4 goals)
Titles :
- Portuguese Super Cup (2014)
- Olympic Games (2012)
- Toulon Tournament (2012)
The Mexican midfielder was impressive throughout the Toulon Tournament 2012. Mexico won the competition while Herrera was named best player of the tournament.
84. FERNANDINHO
Born on 4 May 1985
Position : midfielder
Played the Toulon Tournament on : 2004
Clubs : Atlético Paranaense (2002-2005), Shakhtar Donetsk (2005-2013), Manchester City (since 2013)
International Caps : 34 (2 goals)
Titles :
- Ukrainian First Division (2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
- Ukrainian Cup (2008, 2011, 2012, 2013)
- Ukranian Super Cup (2008, 2010, 2012)
- Premier League (2014)
- League Cup (2014, 2016)
- UEFA Cup (2009)
Fernandinho has competed in the Toulon Tournament 2004 when he was still playing in Brazil. The current Manchester City midfielder distinguished himself during the competition as he scored 2 goals against France and Sweden.
83. ANTONIO CASSANO
Born on 12 July 1982
Position : forward
Played the Toulon Tournament on : 2000
Clubs : AS Bari (1999-2001), AS Rome (2001-2006), Real Madrid (2006-2007), Sampdoria (2007-2011), AC Milan (2011-2012), Inter Milan (2012-2013), Parme FC (2013-2015), Sampdoria (2015-2017)
International Caps : 39 (10 goals)
Titles :
- Serie A (2011)
- Italian Super Cup (2001, 2011)
- Liga (2007)
Antonio Cassano was only 18 when he played the Toulon Tournament 2000. He helped Italy to finish 3rd.
82. JOHAN MICOUD
Born on 24 July 1973
Position : midfielder
Played the Toulon Tournament on : 1994
Clubs : AS Cannes (1992-1996), Girondins de Bordeaux (1996-2000), Parme FC (2000-2002), Werder Brême (2002-2006), Girondins de Bordeaux (2006-2008)
International Caps : 17 (1 goal)
Titles :
- Ligue 1 (1999)
- Coupe de la Ligue (2007
- Bundesliga (2004)
- German Cup (2004)
- Italian Cup(2002)
- Euro (2000)
In 1994, France clinched the 3rd place at the Toulon Tournament. Johan Micoud played a key role in this performance as he netted 2 goals.
81. ALBERTO GILARDINO
Born on 5 July 1982
Position : forward
Played the Toulon Tournament on : 2000
Clubs : Piacenza FC (1999-2000), Hellas Vérone (2000-2002), Parme FC (2002-2005), AC Milan (2005-2008), Fiorentina (2008-2012), Genoa (2012-2014), Blogne (prêt, 2012-2013), Guangzhou Evergrande (2014-2015), Fiorentina (2015), Palerme (2015-2016), Empoli (2016), Pescara (2017)
International Caps : 57 (19 goals)
Titles :
- Champion’s League (2007)
- UEFA Super Cup (2007)
- FIFA Club World Cup (2007)
- Chinese Super League (2014)
- World Cup (2006)
- Euro U21 (2004)
Like Antonio Cassano, the Italian striker played the Toulon Tournament when has only 18. He was relatively unknown at that moment as he was still playing at Piacenza.
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