FR
EN
9 May 2017
Toulon Tournament's 100 best players : (60-51)
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. Today, here are the players from 60th to 51st.
60. NICOLAS ANELKA
(Down on the right)
Born on 14th March 1979
Position : forward
Played the Toulon Tournament on : 1997
Clubs : Paris Saint-Germain (1996-1997), Arsenal (1997-1999), Real Madrid (1999-2000), Paris Saint-Germain (2000-2002), Liverpool (2002), Manchester City (2002-2005), Fenerbahçe (2005-2006), Bolton Wanderers (2006-2008), Chelsea (2008-2012), Shanghai Shenhua (2012-2013), Juventus (2013), West Bromwich Albion (2013-2014), Mumbai City (2014-2015)
International caps : 69 (14 goals)
Titles :
- U19s Euro (1996)
- Euro (2000)
- Confederations Cup (2001)
- Champions League (2000)
- Intertoto Cup (2001)
- Premier League (1998, 2010)
- FA Cup (1998, 2009, 2010)
- Turkey League (2005)
- Serie A (2013)
- Community Shield (1998-2009)
A few months after making his debut with Paris Saint-Germain, Nicolas Anelka won the Toulon Tournament on 1997 at only 17 years old. He scored two goals during the competition. After this success, he joined Arsenal.
59. PAUL GASCOIGNE
Born on 27th May 1976Position : midfielder
Played the Toulon Tournament on : 1987
Clubs : Newcastle United (1984-1988), Tottenham Hotspur (1988-1992), Lazio Rome (1992-1995), Glasgow Rangers (1995-1998), Middlesbrough (1998-2000), Everton FC (2000-2002), Burnley FC (2002), Gansu Tianna (2003), Boston United (2004)
International caps : 57 (10 goals)
Tites :
- Premier League (1991)
- Scottish League (1996, 1997)
- Scottish Cup (1996)
- Scottish League Cup (1997)
When he took part to the Toulon Tournament 1987, Paul Gascoigne already played more of 50 Premier League games. He helped England to end at the fourth spot thanks to a goal during the first game of the Three Lions.
58. PABLO AIMAR
Born on 3rd November 1979Position : midfielder
Played the Toulon Tournament on : 1996
Clubs : River Plate (1995-2001), Valencia (2001-2006), Real Saragosse (2006-2008), Benfica Lisbonne (2008-2013), Johor FC (2013-2014), River Plate (2015).
International caps : 52 (8 goals)
Titles :
- Copa Libertadores (1996)
- Supercopa Sudamericana (1997)
- Argentinian League (Apertura 1997, 1998, 2000 – Clausura 2000)
- Liga (2002, 2004)
- UEFA Cup (2004)
- UEFA Super Cup (2004)
- Portuguese League (2010)
- Portuguese League Cup (2009, 2010, 2011)
- U20s World Cup (1997)
On 1996, Pablo Aimar took part to the Toulon Tournament at only 16 years old. With José Pekerman as their head coach, Argentina sitted at the fourth spot of the competition.
57. RAY PARLOUR
Born on 7th March 1973Position : midfielder
Played the Toulon Tournament on : 1994
Clubs : Arsenal (1992-2004), Middlesbrough (2004-2007), Hull City (2007)
International caps : 10
Titles :
- Premier League (1998, 2002, 2004)
- FA Cup (1993, 1998, 2002, 2003)
- League Cup (1993)
- UEFA Cup Winners' Cup (1994)
- Festival International Espoirs (1994)
The emblematic Arsenal player took part and won the Toulon Tournament 1994 with others next international english players as Robbie Fowler or Sol Campbell. He also played with them at Arsenal a few years later.
56. FRANCK SAUZEE
(On the center)
Born on 28th October 1965
Position : midfielder
Played the Toulon Tournament on : 1985
Clubs : FC Sochaux (1983-1988), Olympique de Marseille (1988-1990), AS Monaco (1990-1991), Olympique de Marseille (1991-1993), Atalanta Bergame (1993-1994), RC Strasbourg (1994-1996), Montpellier HSC (1996-1998), Hibernian FC (1998-2001)
International caps : 39 (9 goals)
Titles:
- Champions League (1993)
- Ligue 1 (1989, 1990, 1992, 1993)
- French Cup (1989, 1991)
- Intertoto Cup (1995)
- Scottish Second League (1999)
- Euro Espoirs (1988)
During the Toulon Tournament 1985, Franck Sauzee distinguished himself by scoring two goals for France, including one in final against England (3-1). This year, he played the Tournament with Jean-Pierre Papin, who he played with a few years later at Olympique de Marseille.
55. JAMIE CARRAGHER
Born on 28th January 1978Position : defender
Played the Toulon Tournament on : 1998
Club : Liverpool (1992-2013)
International caps : 38
Titles :
- FA Cup (2001, 2006)
- Carling Cup (2001, 2003, 2012)
- Community Shield (2001, 2006)
- UEFA Cup (2001)
- Champions League (2005)
- UEFA Super Cup (2001, 2005)
With Frank Lampard and Emile Heskey, Jamie Carragher took part to the Toulon Tournament 1998 and ended 6th. He is one of the rare players who have played for only one club in their career. During more than twenty years, Carragher wore the Liverpool shirt and won two European Cups with it, including a Champions League on 2015.
54. ROBBIE FOWLER
Born on 9th April 1975Position : forward
Played the Toulon Tournament on : 1994
Clubs : Liverpool (1992-2001), Leeds United (2001-2003), Manchester City (2003-2006), Liverpool (2006-2007), Cardiff City (2007-2008), Blackburn Rovers (2008), North Queensland Fury (2009-2010), Perth Glory (2010-2011), Muagnthong United (2011-2012)
International caps : 26 (7 goals)
Titles :
- FA Cup (2001)
- Carling Cup (1995, 2001)
- UEFA Cup (2001)
- UEFA Super Cup (2001)
- U18s Euro (1993)
- Festival International Espoirs (1994)
Robbie Fowler won the Toulon Tournament 1994 with England and scores two goals. With Liverpool, he also clinched five trophies, including four during the famous and historical 2000-2001 Reds' season.
53. STEPHANE CHAPUISAT
Born on 28th June 1969Position : forward
Played the Toulon Tournament on : 1988
Clubs : ES Malley (1986-1987), Lausanne-Sport (1987-1990), KFC Uerdingen (1991), Borussia Dortmund (1991-1999), Grasshopper Zurich (1999-2002), Young Boys (2002-2005), Lausanne-Sport (2005-2006)
International caps : 103 (21 goals)
Titles :
- Bundesliga (1995, 1996)
- Swiss League (2001)
- Champions League (1997)
- Intercontinental Cup (1997)
On 1988, Switzerland ended on the last spot of Toulon Tournament. A few years later, Stéphane Chapuisat joined Borussia Dortmund and won two Bundesliga titles and a Champions League. He is the only one Swiss player to have won the prestigious cup after have played the final. With 103 caps, he is also the third Swiss player to have played the most with national squad.
52. CHRISTOPHE DUGARRY
(On the left)
Born on 24th March 1972
Position : forward
Played the Toulon Tournament on : 1992
Clubs : Girondins de Bordeaux (1988-1996), AC Milan (1996-1997), FC Barcelone (1997-1998), Olympique de Marseille (1998-2000), Girondins de Bordeaux (2000-2002), Birmingham City (2002-2004), Qatar SC (2004-2005)
International caps : 55 (8 goals)
Titles :
- French Second League (1992)
- French League Cup (2002)
- Spanish League (1998)
- Intertoto Cup (1996)
- World Cup (1998)
- Euro (2000)
On 1992, Christophe Dugarry sitted at the third spot of the Tournament and scored once. He notably played with Lilian Thuram, with who he will be World (1998) and European (2000) champion.
51. EVER BANEGA
Born on 29th June 1988
Position : midfielder
Played the Toulon Tournament on : 2009
Clubs : Boca Juniors (2007-2008), Valence CF (2008-2014), Atlético de Madrid (loan, 2008-2009), Newell’s Old Boys (loan, 2014), FC Séville (2014-2016), Inter Milan (depuis 2016)
International caps : 51 (5 goals)
Titles :
- Copa Libertadores (2007)
- Spanish Cup (2008)
- Europa League (2015, 2016)
- U20s World Cup (2007)
- Olympic golden medal (2008)
After being U20s World champions (2007) and Olympic champion (2008), Ever Banega ended third of the Toulon Tournament 2009. He was named as the third best player of the competition and scored two goals. He also won the Europa League twice.
READ ALSO : Toulon Tournament's 100 best players (100-91)
READ ALSO : Toulon Tournament's 100 best players (90-81)
READ ALSO : Toulon Tournament's 100 best players (80-71)
READ ALSO : Toulon Tournament's 100 best players (70-61)
Amayes Brahmi et Mathieu Lauricella
