French · Cayenne, French Guiana · Born 13 June 1980Versatile and explosive French winger who provided crucial goals and assists during Chelsea's trophy-laden era.
Florent Johan Malouda was born in Cayenne, French Guiana on 13 June 1980. He starred at Lyon, winning seven consecutive Ligue 1 titles, before joining Chelsea in 2007 for £13.5 million. A quick, direct and technically gifted wide player, he enjoyed his best season in 2009-10 when Chelsea won the Premier League and FA Cup Double, scoring 12 league goals. He made 229 appearances for Chelsea, also winning the Champions League in 2012. He earned 80 caps for France and was part of the 2006 World Cup squad that reached the final.
Key player in Chelsea's 2012 Champions League triumph
He was part of the remarkable Lyon team that won seven consecutive Ligue 1 titles, a run of dominance unprecedented in French football.
Did You Know?How They Played
Pacey left-winger with excellent crossing ability and work rate
Lasting Impact
Versatile French international who excelled at both club and country level
Career Honours
- Premier League 2010
- Champions League 2012
- FA Cup 2x
- Ligue 1 7x
- Ligue 1 2002
- Ligue 1 2003
- Ligue 1 2004
- Ligue 1 2005
- Ligue 1 2006
- Ligue 1 2007
- Ligue 1 2008
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Châteauroux | 1996–1998 | 57 | 9 | #10 |
| Chelsea | 2007–2013 | 372 | 45 | #5 |
| Olympique Lyon | 2003–2007 | 20 | 20 | #5 |
| Guingamp | 1998–2003 | 138 | 23 | — |
| Metz | 2013–2014 | 29 | 2 | — |
| Trabzonspor | 2014–2016 | 51 | 6 | — |
| Delhi Dynamos | 2016–2017 | 11 | 2 | — |
| FC Zurich | 2017–2018 | 10 | 0 | — |
 France | — | 80 | 9 | — |
French Athletes