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3 May 2017
Toulon Tournament’s 100 best players : (100-91)
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100. GREGORY COUPET
Born on 31 December 1972Position : Goalkeeper
Played the Toulon Tournament on : 1994
Clubs :AS Saint-Etienne (1990-1997), Olympique Lyonnais (1997-2008), Atlético Madrid (2008-2009), Paris Saint-Germain (2009-2011)
International Caps : 34
Titles :
- Ligue 1 (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)
- Coupe de France (2008)
- Coupe de la Ligue (2001)
- Trophée des Champions (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007)
- Intertoto Cup (1997)
- FIFA Confédérations Cup (2001, 2003)
Named best goalkeeper of the Toulon Tournament 1994, Grégory Coupet helped France to finish third. He took part in the competition alongside players like Robert Pires, Johan Micoud as well as Vincent Candela.
99. CHRISTIAN MAGGIO
Born on 11 February 1982
Position : Right defender/midfielder
Played the Toulon Tournament : 2001, 2002
Clubs : Vicence Calcio (2000-2003), Fiorentina (2003-2006), Trévise (2006), Sampdoria (2006-2008), Naples (since 2008)
International caps : 34
Titles :
- Italian Cup (2012, 2014)
- Italian Supercup (2014)
Italy reached the Toulon Tournament 2002 final and Christian Maggio was the captain of the Squadra Azzurra. Unfortunately for them, the Italians were defeated in the final by the Brazil led by Adriano.
98. JOHN HEITINGA
Born on 15 November 1983Position : Defender
Played the Toulon Tournament on : 2001
Clubs : Ajax Amsterdam (2001-2008), Atlético Madrid (2008-2009), Everton (2009-2014), Fulham (2014), Hertha Berlin (2014-2015), Ajax Amsterdam (2015-2016)
International caps : 87 (7 goals)
Titles :
- Eredivisie (2002, 2004)
- Dutch Cup (2002, 2006, 2007)
- Dutch Supercup (2003, 2005, 2006, 2007)
Named third best player of the competition, John Heitinga was a key player for the Netherlands' team that earned a 4th place at the Toulon Tournament 2001.
97. EMILE HESKEY
Born on 11 January 1978Position : Forward
Played the Toulon Tournament on : 1998
Clubs : Leicester City (1987-2000), Liverpool (2000-2004), Birmingham City (2004-2006), Wigan Athletic (2006-2009), Aston Villa (2009-2012), Newcastle Jets (Australie) (2012-2014), Bolton Wanderers (2014-2016)
International caps : 62 (11 goals)
Titles :
- League Cup (1999, 2000, 2001, 2003)
- FA Cup (2001)
- Community Shield (2001)
- UEFA Cup (2001)
- UEFA Supercup (2001)
Despite the England's struggles at the Toulon Tournament 1998, Emile Heskey distinguished himself as he finished as the top scorer of the competition with 3 goals.
96. KEVIN-PRINCE BOATENG
Born on 6 March 1987
Position : Attacking midfielder
Played the Toulon Tournament on : 2007
Clubs : Hertha Berlin (2005-2007), Tottenham (2007-2009), Borussia Dortmund (2009), Portsmouth (2009-2010), AC Milan (2010-2013), Schalke 04 (2013-2015), AC Milan (2016), Las Palmas (since June 2016)
International caps : 15 (2 goals)
Titles :
- League Cup (2008)
- Serie A (2011)
- Italian Super Cup (2011)
Before switching his international allegiance for Ghana, Kevin-Prince Boateng has represented Germany at the youth level including the Toulon Tournament 2007.
95. BAS DOST
Born on 31 May 1989Position : Forward
Played the Toulon Tournament on :2009
Clubs : FC Emmen (2007-2008), Heracles Almelo (2008-2010), SC Heerenveen (2010-2012), VfL Wolfsburg (2012-2016), Sporting Portugal (since 2016)
International caps : 13 (1 but)
Titles :
- German Cup (2015)
- German Super Cup (2015)
Bas Dost played the Toulon Tournament 2009 with Netherlands and helped them to finish 4th.
94. NURI SAHIN
Born on 5 September 1988Position : milieu de terrain
Played the Toulon Tournament : 2008
Clubs : Borussia Dortmund (2005-2007), Feyenoord (2007-2008), Borussia Dortmund (2008-2011), Real Madrid (2011-2012), Liverpool (2012-2013), Borussia Dortmund (since 2013)
International caps : 51 (2 goals)
Titles :
- Bundesliga (2011)
- Liga (2012)
Turkey finished 6th at the Toulon Tournament 2008. Nuri Sahin scored a goal during the only win clinched by Turkey this year against USA (3-2).
93. JEAN-MARC FERRERI
Born on 26 December 1962Position : Forward
Played the Toulon Tourrnament on : 1982
Clubs : AJ Auxerre (1976-1986), Girondins de Bordeaux (1986-1991), AJ Auxerre (1991-1992), Olympique de Marseille (1992-1993), FC Martigues (1993-1994), Olympique de Marseille (1994-1996), Sporting Toulon Var (1996-1997), FC Zurich (1997-1998), Saint-Denis Saint-Leu (1998-1999)
International caps : 37 (3 goals)
Titles :
- Ligue 1 (1987)
- Ligue 2 (1980, 1995)
- Coupe de France (1987)
- Champion's League (1993)
- Euro (1984)
It was a difficult Toulon Tournament 1982 for Jean-Marc Ferreri and his teammates as France have finished 7th.
92. ABEL XAVIER
Born on 30 November 1972Position : Defender
Played the Toulon Tournament on : 1992
Clubs : Estrela de Amadora (1990-1993), Benfica (1993-1995), AS Bari (1995-1996), Real Oviedo (1996-1998), PSV Eindhoven (1998-1999), Everton (1999-2001), Liverpool (2002), Galatasaray (2003), Hanovre 96 (2004), AS Rome (2005), Middlesbrough (2005-2007), Los Angeles Galaxy (2007-2008)
International caps : 20 (2 goals)
Titles :
- Portuguese League (1994)
- Dutch Super Cup (1999)
- Toulon Tournament (1992)
Abel Xavier was part of the Portugal's squad that won the Toulon Tournament 1992. He won the competition alongside Rui Costa.
91. SEBASTIAN GIOVINCO
Born on 26 January 1987
Position : Forward
Played the Toulon Tournament on : 2008
Clubs : Juventus (2006-2007), Empoli (2007-2008), Juventus (2008-2010), Parme (2010-2012), Juventus (2012-2015), Toronto FC (since 2015)
International caps : 23 (1 goal)
Titles :
- Serie A (2013, 2014)
- Serie B (2007)
- Italian Supercup (2012)
- Toulon Tournament (2008)
The "Formica Atomica" has enjoyed a fantastic Toulon Tournament 2008: Italy clinched the title and Sebastian Giovinco won the best player award.
Stay tuned ! We will take a look at the players ranked 90-81 on tomorrow !
Mathieu Lauricella
