Laurent Koscielny profile
Name
Laurent Koscielny
Born
September 10, 1985
Tulle, France
Position
Defender
Squad Number
6
Previous Club(s)
En Avant Guingamp
Tours
Lorient
Joined Arsenal
July 07, 2010
Laurent signed for Arsenal in the summer of 2010 after a meteoric rise through French football.
The centre back was voted Ligue 2 Player of the Year in 2009, moved to Lorient that summer and excelled in his only season in the French top flight before earning a transfer to Emirates Stadium.
Laurent is a quick-thinking centre back who reads the game exceptionally well and can turn defence into attack in an instant. He is comfortable in possession, loves to bring the ball out from the back and has settled in fast.
An injury to Thomas Vermaelen thrust Laurent into the spotlight in his debut season - only Jack Wilshere made more appearances. But the centre back acquitted himself well and even contributed some vital goals.
Although born in France, the uncapped defender would also qualify to represent the Poland national team as a result of his family roots.
Laurent is a 'non-homegrown' player in Arsenal's official 2011/12 Premier League squad.
6. Laurent Koscielny - 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 |
| 2010-2011 | 30 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 3 |
| 2011-2012 | 33 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 3 |
| Totals | 63 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 6 |
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
6. Laurent Koscielny - News
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Mon, May 14, 2012
Koscielny - Winning goal was for the team -
Fri, May 11, 2012
Koscielny - English football is so diverse -
Fri, May 11, 2012
Koscielny - I have matured this season -
Fri, May 11, 2012
Koscielny - We put the house back in order -
Thu, May 10, 2012
‘Koscielny deserves place in France squad’ -
Thu, May 10, 2012
Koscielny - We won’t let pressure affect us -
Sat, May 5, 2012
Koscielny - I can handle the physical tests -
Mon, Apr 23, 2012
Man of the Match v Chelsea - Koscielny -
Sun, Apr 22, 2012
Vermaelen - Koscielny has been amazing -
Fri, Apr 20, 2012
Team News: Arteta, Diaby, Coquelin, Koscielny
