Francis Coquelin profile
Name
Francis Coquelin
Born
May 13, 1991
Position
Midfielder
Squad Number
35
Joined Arsenal
July 22, 2008
Arsenal Debut
Sheffield Utd (h)
Carling Cup
September 23, 2008
Won 6-0
Francis joined Arsenal from hometown club Laval last summer and enjoyed a productive first season at the Club catching the eye in Arsenal’s triumphant FA Youth Cup campaign and Neil Banfield’s second-string.
Most comfortable as a defensive midfielder, the young Frenchman can also operate at right-back. His tigerish, industrious qualities in the centre of the park allow his more forward-thinking teammates greater license to roam while his competence in the tackling department provides the back-four with superb protection.
Francis made his first-team debut in the Carling Cup victory over Sheffield United in September coming on as a 69th-minute substitute for Fran Merida.
35. Francis Coquelin - Full Arsenal Record
| Prem Lge | Europe | FA Cup | Lge Cup | C. Shield | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl |
| 2008-2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
| 2009-2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Totals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 |
Key:
- Prem Lge = Barclays Premier League
- C. Shield = Community Shield
- Europe = UEFA Champions League
- Ap = Appearances
- FA Cup = FA Cup sponsored by E-on
- Gl = Goals Scored
- Lge Cup = Carling Cup
