Jérémy Toulalan (French pronunciation: ; born 10 September 1983) is a French professional footballer who most recently played for Bordeaux in Ligue 1. His usual position is as a defensive midfielder, but he can also be utilized as a central defender. He is best known for his humble demeanor, simple distribution, good technique and effective tackling.
Toulalan started his career at hometown club Nantes and made his debut in March 2002. His performances during the 2004–05 season earned him the UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Year award and also an appearance in the Team of the Year. In May 2006, Toulalan joined Lyon on a four-year contract and helped the team win back-to-back league titles in 2007 and 2008. In June 2011, he joined Málaga.
Toulalan is also a French international, having previously represented his country at youth level. He made his senior international debut in October 2006 and has represented his nation at two international tournaments: UEFA Euro 2008 and the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
French Ligue 1 2007-2008 Lyon | French Trophée des Champions 2007 Lyon | French Ligue 1 2006-2007 Lyon | French Trophée des Champions 2006 Nantes |
2001-2006 |
2006-2011 |
2011-2013 |
2013-2016 |
2016-2018 |