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Jean-François Christophe
Jean-François Christophe (born 27 June 1987) is a French footballer who plays for Boussu Dour Borinage in Belgian Second Division. CareerChristophe began his career at Ligue 1 club RC Lens. In the summer 2007 transfer window he was signed by English club Portsmouth.[1] In 2007, he was sent out on loan to AFC Bournemouth,[2] and then he spent time on loan at League One club Yeovil Town. On 1 September 2008 he joined League One club Southend United for an initial one-month loan,[3] After an impressive start with the club, the deal with extended firstly for a second month[4] and then a third and final month.[5] A hamstring injury curtailed the third month[6] but he returned to Roots Hall on a permanent basis on 31 December 2008, agreeing a two-and-a-half-year deal with the club.[7][8] Christophe scored with a bicycle kick in Southend's 2–1 win at Peterborough United on 28 February 2009;[9] the goal was later voted Southend's goal of the season.[citation needed] On 30 July 2010 Christophe, along with fellow Frenchman Francis Laurent, had their contracts cancelled by mutual consent.[10] On 6 August 2010, he appeared as a trialist for Conference club Wrexham in their 0–0 friendly draw against Stoke City.[11] On 24 September 2010 Christophe signed on non-contract forms with League One club Oldham Athletic.[12] He made his only appearance for the club as a substitute on 9 October 2010 in a League One match against Brentford.[13] before leaving the club on 3 November 2010.[14] After discussions with the management, he decided to try and further his career back in France, signing for Compiègne on 5 November 2010[15] with his clearance reaching the club a week later.[16] On 22 August 2011 he joined Lincoln City.[17] For the 2012–13 season he joined K.V.K. Tienen linking up with his former teammates Francis Laurent and Jean Arnaud.[18] References
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