Jean-Alain Boumsong: Biography, Facts and Career
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Jean-Alain Boumsong Somkong (born 14 December 1979) is a French former professional footballer who played as a defender. Boumsong began his senior career with French club Le Havre in 1997 before joining AJ Auxerre in 2000. His performances at Auxerre earned him a move to Rangers in 2004. One season later, he signed with Newcastle United. where he spent two seasons. In 2006, he joined Juventus, freshly relegated to Serie B and helped the club return to Serie A. He returned to France with Lyon in 2008. His last spell was at Super League Greece side Panathinaikos before ending his career in 2013. Between 2003 and 2009, he made 27 appearances scoring 1 goal for the France national team.
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- Full name: Jean-Alain Boumsong
- Born: 1979-12-14
- Nationality: France
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q282463
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Who is Jean-Alain Boumsong?
Jean-Alain Boumsong Somkong (born 14 December 1979) is a French former professional footballer who played as a defender.
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Jean-Alain Boumsong is France.
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Jean-Alain Boumsong was born on 1979-12-14.
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