Mathieu Marien Ghislain Baudry (born 24 February 1988) is a French former professional

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who played as a defender. He started his footballing career at the

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academy, where his father was a player.

Career

Troyes

In January 2009, Troyes offered Baudry a contract extension to his current deal to tie him to the club until the summer of 2011. Although having only played 17 games for Troyes during his first season, Baudry was awarded 2008–09 Young Player of the Year and the club's 2008–09 Player's Player of the Year. Baudry had a clause in his contract which allowed him to speak with other clubs following Troyes relegation to the third tier of French football. Before the 2009–10 season, a number of English clubs took an interest in taking him on trial. Baudry had a two-week trial with English club

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. Baudry made his first performance in a friendly match for Leeds United in the 1–1 draw against Grimsby Town, excelling and winning praise from the Leeds manager.

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said he was very impressed with Baudry's performance. Simon Grayson confirmed that Leeds were looking to sign Baudry providing the clubs agreed a fee.

Bournemouth

On 31 January 2011, Baudry joined English club

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in the League One along with striker Ben Williamson. He scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 victory over Bristol Rovers. Baudry signed a new contract in the summer of 2011 to keep him at AFC Bournemouth. On 12 March 2012, Baudry joined

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side

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on a five-week loan.

Leyton Orient

On 28 June 2012, Baudry joined fellow League One club

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on a two-year deal after his release by Bournemouth. The Frenchman signed along with

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who had also just been released by Bournemouth. Baudry scored his first league goal for Orient on 24 November 2012, heading in a Dean Cox cross in the 2–0 win over Preston North End at Brisbane Road. On 4 August 2015 he was named the new Leyton Orient captain. In May 2016, he was released from Leyton Orient when it was announced that he would not be retained when his contract expired.

Doncaster Rovers

On 27 May 2016, Baudry signed for League Two club

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, becoming

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's fourth summer signing at the

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. His first Doncaster goal was scored at

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on 28 January 2017, the opening goal in a 0–3 victory, kicking the ball in from a free kick by Conor Grant.

Milton Keynes Dons

On 30 July 2018, Baudry joined newly relegated League Two club

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. He made his debut away to

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on 18 August 2018 as an 82nd-minute substitute, but was

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only seven minutes later for a late challenge. Following limited first team opportunities hampered by injury, Baudry was one of ten players released by the club at the end of the 2018–19 season.

Swindon Town

On 18 June 2019, Baudry joined League Two club

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on a free transfer effective from 1 July 2019 on a 1-year deal. He signed a two-year contract extension after winning

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and a further one-year contract extension to take him to the end of the 2022-2023 season. On 30 June 2023, following the end of the season and at the end of his contract, Baudry retired from professional football due to injury, at the age of 35.

Career statistics

Honours

Troyes *

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third-place promotion: 2009–10 Doncaster Rovers *

third-place promotion: 2016–17 Swindon Town *

: 2019–20 Individual *

Troyes Troyes () is a Communes of France, commune and the capital of the Departments of France, department of Aube in the Grand Est region of north-central France. It is located on the Seine river about south-east of Paris. Troyes is situated within ...

Player's Player of the Year: 2008–09 *Troyes Young Player of the Year: 2008–09

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Baudry, Mathieu 1988 births Living people Footballers from Le Havre Men's association football defenders French men's footballers Ligue 2 players ES Troyes AC players AFC Bournemouth players Dagenham & Redbridge F.C. players Leyton Orient F.C. players Doncaster Rovers F.C. players Milton Keynes Dons F.C. players Swindon Town F.C. players English Football League players French expatriate men's footballers Expatriate men's footballers in England French expatriate sportspeople in England 21st-century French sportsmen