Lilian Astier

Lilian Astier (born 12 August 1978) is a French former professional footballer who played as a defender.

Lilian Astier
Personal information
Date of birth (1978-08-12) 12 August 1978
Place of birth Le Puy-en-Velay, France
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1995–1998 Saint-Étienne 9 (1)
1998 → Burgos (loan) 6 (0)
1999–2000 Olympique Alès
2000–2001 AS Béziers
2001–2008 Libourne
2008–2010 FC Mulhouse
2010–2011 AS Béziers
International career
1997 France U18
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Born in Le Puy-en-Velay, Astier had a promising start to his football career. He trained with the youth teams of Saint-Étienne, and would make his professional debut with the senior club in Ligue 2. After failing to break into Saint-Étienne's first team, he was sent with his compatriot Johann Duveau on a short-term loan to play for Burgos CF in Segunda División B.[1] After his loan expired, Saint-Étienne canceled his contract and he attempted to join OGC Nice. However, his contract with Nice wasn't approved by the league.[2]

Outside of two seasons in Ligue 2 with FC Libourne-Saint-Seurin, Astier would spend the remainder of his career playing in the third and fourth level of French football.[2]

Astier won the 1997 UEFA European Under-18 Championship with France.[2]

References
  1. "Actu D2" (in French). Le Foot. March 1998. p. 18.
  2. "Champions d'Europe U18 1997 – Que sont-ils devenus ?" (in French). EspoirsduFootball.com. 3 February 2013. Archived from the original on 22 July 2015. Retrieved 6 May 2014.


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