Quentin Othon (born 27 March 1988) is a French former professional

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who played as a

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. He represented France at under-16, under-17, under-18, under-19 and under-21 levels.

Club career

Strasbourg

On 27 July 2007, Othon signed his first professional contract agreeing to a four-year deal with

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until June 2011. He started as a left-back for Strasbourg due to his ability to run and make crosses from the left wing.

Châteauroux (loan)

On 18 July 2010,

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club

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announced that they had signed Othon from Strasbourg on a season-long loan deal, with the option to make the move permanent at the end of the season. During the winter transfer window, Othon went on loan to another Ligue 2 team for five months.

FC Nantes (loan)

On 6 January 2011, Ligue 2 club

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announced that they had signed Othon from RC Strasbourg on a season-long loan deal, with the option to make the move permanent at the end of the season. He made a total of nine appearances for Nantes in League and played as defensive midfield role.

Troyes

On 26 August 2011,

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club

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announced that they had signed Othon from RC Strasbourg on a long-term deal for an undisclosed fee. Othon scored his first goal for Troyes in the 2013–14 season with a stunning left foot shot from outside of the box.

International career

Othon is a French youth international and has represented his nation at the U16, U17, and U18 levels. Othon represented France U21 at the UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifiers.

External links

Quentin OTHON - Racing Club de Strasbourg - racingstub.com
* * Living people 1988 births French people of Martiniquais descent French men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Men's association football fullbacks France men's youth international footballers RC Strasbourg Alsace players LB Châteauroux players FC Nantes players ES Troyes AC players 21st-century French sportsmen {{France-footy-defender-1980s-stub