Eric Carrière

International career Carrière was capped ten times and scored five goals for the France national team. He gained his first international cap on 30 March 2001 in a 5–0 win over South Korea at Daegu Stadium during the 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup.

Style of play Carrière was a skilful playmaker who was adept at taking free-kicks, penalties, and corners for his team, as well as scoring from the run of play, although he was primarily known for defence splitting passes.

Career statistics Club

International

Scores and results list France's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Carrière goal.

Honours Nantes Division 1: 2000–01 Coupe de France: 1998–99, 1999–2000 Trophée des Champions: 1999

Lyon Division/Ligue 1: 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003–04 Trophée des Champions: 2002, 2003

Lens UEFA Intertoto Cup: 2005

France FIFA Confederations Cup: 2001

Individual Division 1 Player of the Year: 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup Silver Shoe: 2001