Loïc Rémy

Loïc Rémy is a French striker who was born on 2 January 1987 in Rillieux-la-Pape.

Loïc’s youth career began in 1993 when he joined ASPTT Lyon youth team. Rémy had been getting trained at the club up to 1999 until he moved to the academy of another French club. In 1999 the young striker received an offer to attend the academy of Lyon. The club is considered one of the best ones in France, thus Rémy decided to take the opportunity.

The professional career of the young striker started in 2006. Lyon’s management suggested him signing a professional contract that would have been the first in his career. Loïc Rémy accepted the offer and officially became a first team player at Lyon. He played only 12 matches during two seasons.

In January 2008 the club released the player on loan to Lens for which Loïc played 10 matches and scored 3 goals during half a year.

In 2008 Nice acquired the footballer from Lyon for €8 million and signed the striker to a four-year contract. The head coach immediately gave Rémy a chance to display his abilities. Over two seasons spent at the club Loïc played 68 matches scoring 26 goals.

Rémy’s excellent performance made the leading clubs of France and Europe interested. Marseille FC appeared to be the first in this race paying €15 million for the striker. Loïc Rémy signed a five-year contract with Marseille. Rémy played as a lead striker occasionally changing forward lines with other footballers. Rémy appeared in 68 matches netting 27 goals in less than two years.

In January 2013 the Frenchman penned a contract with struggling English side Queens Park Rangers but did not prevent the club from being relegated. After that he was loaned to Newcastle United for the season 2013/2014.

From 2007 to 2008 Loïc featured in 16 matches for national youth teams from 20 to 21 years scoring 5 goals. Loïc has been invited to play for France national team since 2009.