Michaël Niçoise

Mickaël Joseph Niçoise (born 19 September 1984) is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for French club Meaux.[1]

Mickaël Niçoise
Mickaël Niçoise
Personal information
Full name Mickaël Joseph Niçoise[1]
Date of birth (1984-09-19) 19 September 1984
Place of birth Bondy, France
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Meaux
Youth career
1991–1993 A.S.C.C Chelles
1993–1996 Meaux
1996–2000 Paris Saint-Germain
2000–2001 Tours
2001–2002 Paris Saint-Germain
2002–2004 Amiens
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2005 Amiens 0 (0)
2005–2006 FC Brussels 26 (3)
2006–2007 Gençlerbirliği 8 (0)
2007–2008 Mouscron 25 (2)
2008–2009 Neuchâtel Xamax 25 (2)
2008–2009 Ethnikós Áchnas 8 (0)
2010–2011 R.F.C. Tournai 24 (10)
2011[2] SS Saint-Louisienne
2011 Al-Masry 0 (0)
2012 PKNS F.C. 7 (6)
2013 PK-35 Vantaa 7 (0)
2013 Olympique Béja 1 (0)
2014 Putrajaya SPA ? (?)
2015 Mosta 9 (1)
2015–2016 Maziya ? (?)
2016–2017 Görelespor 6 (1)
2017–2018 US Ivry 5 (0)
2018– Meaux 18 (0)
International career
2008–2010 Guadeloupe 5 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 July 2019

Club career

Youth

Born in Bondy, Seine-Saint-Denis, Niçoise began playing football at an early age in his hometown club, the ASCC Chelles. He was spotted at 13 by AJ Auxerre but left the family nest at 14 to join the sports study CS Meaux and the training center of Paris Saint-Germain .

Senior

Niçoise began his senior career at Amiens SC training center that offered him his first professional contract in 2003. He signed his professional contract under Denis Troch. He played in a Coupe de la Ligue match against Troyes. Arrived in extra time, he qualify his team with his penalty during the session of shots in the purpose . Alex Dupont's arrival will push him then towards the exit.

In 2005, he signed with Belgian club FC Brussels. During his first experience outside France he was coached by French manager Albert Cartier. Partnering Igor de Camargo in attack, he registered 3 goals for 26 league matches.

In 2006, Elijah joined Süper Lig side Gençlerbirliği S.K.

In 2007, he returned to Belgium signing with Mouscron.

In 2008, he moved to Switzerland to play for Neuchâtel Xamax.

He spent part of the 2008–09 season with Ethnikós Áchnas but agreed the termination of his contract after six months with the Cypriot club.

In 2010, Niçoise played for Réunion side SS Saint-Louisienne.[2][3]

In summer 2011, Niçoise signed a three-year contract with Egyptian club Al-Masry SC.[3] He did not make an appearance for the club.[4]

In early 2012, he signed with Malaysian Super League side PKNS F.C. as a free agent following a one-week trial. He was made vice-captain of PKNS. He scored 5 goals in his first 4 matches.[4] He later injured his anterior cruciate ligament.[5]

In 2013, he signed with Finnish second-tier club PK-35 Vantaa.

In 2015, he played for Maziya S&RC of the Maledives.[6]

International career

Niçoise made his debut for Guadeloupe team at the Caribbean Cup in December 2008 against Cuba. He scored in his second game against Haiti.

Personal life

He is Muslim, having converted to Islam. He also has two daughters.[7]

References
  1. Michaël Niçoise at Soccerway
  2. "D1P: Mieux que rien". Clicanoo (in French). 6 August 2010. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
  3. "Niçoise chez les Pharaons". Clicanoo (in French). 2 September 2011. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
  4. Anil, Nicolas (24 April 2012). "'Malaysia has everything a footballer could dream of'- PKNS striker Mickael Dawood Nicoise". Goal. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
  5. Rajan, K. (13 February 2012). "Panicky Red Giants". The Star Malaysia. Retrieved 26 January 2019 – via PressReader.
  6. "Nous souhaitons une belle aventure à Michael Niçoise !". EFC CAMP (in French). Retrieved 26 January 2019.
  7. FIFA.com
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