Nicolas Savinaud

Nicolas Savinaud (born 20 November 1975) is a French former professional footballer who spent most of his career at FC Nantes. Mostly deployed as a defender, he also played in other positions.

Career Born in Fontenay-le-Comte, Vendée, Savinaud began his career in 1991 in the youth teams of FC Nantes. In the 1995–96 season he was promoted to the first team. He played in the victorious 1999 and 2000 Coupe de France campaigns and contributed 25 appearances as his side won the 2000–01 French Division 1. He also won the Trophée des Champions in 1999 and 2001, scoring in the 2001 edition.

In June 2007, with his contract running out, Savinaud moved to Guingamp as a free agent, where he played until 14 January 2009 when he moved to Vannes OC.

On 9 August 2009, he left Vannes OC and signed for USJA Carquefou.

Style of play Savinaud was well known for his ability to play in any position on the field, and was called the "homme à tout faire".

Career statistics

Honours Nantes Ligue 1: 2001 Coupe de France: 1999, 2000 Trophée des Champions: 1999, 2001 Cup of the Alps runners-up: 2004