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Eugénie Le Sommer

Published: Wednesday 1 February 2012, 13.37CET
Published: Wednesday 1 February 2012, 13.37CET

Eugénie Le Sommer

Previous clubs: Stade Briochin, FC Lorient, AS Guermeur

UEFA honours: UEFA Women’s Champions League 2011

Domestic honours: French league (1)

Which player most inspired you and why? Zinédine Zidane, because it was the best player in the world when I was young, I loved watching him play.

Which coach most inspired you? Sonia Haziraj.

Best player you've played with? Sonia Bompastor.

Toughest opponent? Germany.

What are your memories of your first club as a child? When I started soccer at age of four I was not allowed to play matches. Then I remember I was restricted to training sessions.

What tip would you give a young player hoping to succeed? Persevere in their passion, keep listening to their coaches and be serious about their work in training.

Last updated: 20/03/12 13.40CET

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