Mathieu Coutadeur (born 20 March 1986) is a French former professional

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who played as a

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Club career

Coutadeur played for his hometown club

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between 2005 and 2009. He played an important role in Le Mans' 2007–08 season, helping them finish in the top half of

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. He played over 100 games for the club before changing clubs. On 31 August 2009, Coutadeur signed a four-year contract with

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for €4 million.

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