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Younes Kaboul (born 4 January 1986) is a French former professional footballer who played as a centre-back for Auxerre, Tottenham Hotspur, Portsmouth, Sunderland and Watford. For France, Kaboul played for the under-21 team and went on to play five matches and scored one goal for the senior national team in 2011.

Key Information

Kaboul began his professional career with Auxerre in 2004. After an estimated £8 million move to Tottenham Hotspur in 2007, he spent eleven years in England's Premier League. He won the League Cup with Tottenham in 2008.

Club career

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Auxerre

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Kaboul (right) playing for Auxerre in 2006

Born in Saint-Julien-en-Genevois, Haute-Savoie,[5] Kaboul began his career at Bellegarde, Concordia and Plastics Vallée.[6][7] He then joined Auxerre, where the player started his professional career.[8][9]

Kaboul appeared as an unused substitute against PSV in the second leg of the UEFA Cup, as the club lost 3–0 on 25 March 2004, resulting in their elimination from the tournament.[10] He broke into the first team in the 2004–05 season and made his debut for Auxerre, playing the whole game, in a 2–1 win against Toulouse on 3 October.[11] Three weeks later, on 21 October, Kaboul made his debut European debut, playing the whole game, in a 0–0 against Grazer AK.[12] The 2004–05 season saw Kaboul make 15 appearances in all competitions for Auxerre and helped the club win the Coupe de France in 2005, as well as having European football experience in the UEFA Cup.[13][14] With his playing time reduced for most of the 2005–06 season, Kaboul's playing time increased in mid March and he went on to make nine appearances in all competitions.[15]

At the start of the 2006–07 season, Kaboul started the season well when he played both legs against Farul Constanța in the third round of the UEFA Intertoto Cup to help Auxerre win 4–2 on aggregate.[16] Kaboul then became a first-team regular for the club, playing at centre-back.[17] In a match against Le Mans on 4 November 2006, however, he was sent off for a second bookable offence, in a 3–2 loss.[18] After serving a one-match suspension, Kaboul returned to the first team against Toulouse on 19 November and helped Auxerre keep a clean sheet, in a 1–0 win.[19] He then helped the club keep three consecutive clean sheets in three matches between 3 March 2007 and 18 March 2007.[20] During this time, Kaboul scored his first goal for Auxerre, in a 1–0 win against Paris Saint-Germain on 11 March.[21] Three weeks later, on 1 April, he scored his second goal for the club, in a 2–2 draw against Le Mans.[22] Despite being sidelined with injuries during the 2006–07 season, he went on to make 40 appearances and score two goals in all competitions.[23] During his time at Auxerre, Kaboul was known to be the "back bone" for the club due to his excellent tackling skills, good judgment and strength. He was also known to score a few key goals that clinched wins for the club.[24]

Tottenham Hotspur

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Kaboul training with Tottenham Hotspur in 2007

Kaboul signed for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on 5 July 2007 for an undisclosed fee believed to be around £8 million.[25] He quickly became a fan favourite, admired for his power and aggression on the pitch.[26] He made his Premier League debut starting alongside Anthony Gardner at centre-back in a 1–0 loss against Sunderland on the first day of the 2007–08 season.[27] In a following match against Everton, however, Kaboul suffered a hamstring injury and was substituted in the 18th minute, as Tottenham lost 3–1.[28] After missing two matches, he returned to the starting line-up against Fulham on 1 September and scored his first goal for the club, in a 3–3 draw.[29] Kaboul scored again on his European debut for Tottenham, on 20 September, with the first goal in a 6–1 win over Anorthosis Famagusta.[30] Two weeks later, on 1 October, on the club's 125th anniversary, Kaboul scored the equaliser late in stoppage time against Aston Villa to pull Tottenham level at 4–4 and complete a remarkable comeback from 4–1 down.[31] Since joining Tottenham, he rotated in the centre-back position with other defenders.[32] However, Kaboul produced numerous errors that saw him out of the team on three separate occasions after the appointment of Juande Ramos.[33] Kaboul came on as a 102nd-minute substitute for Robbie Keane as Tottenham beat Chelsea 2–1 in the 2008 Football League Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on 24 February 2008.[34][35] However, his return was short-lived as he suffered a knee injury and never played for the club for the rest of the season.[36] In April, Kaboul criticised Ramos for not giving him a chance to play in the first team.[37] He made 29 appearances for Tottenham in his first season at the club, scoring four goals.[38]

Ahead of the 2008–09 season, Kaboul said that he wanted to stay at Tottenham and fight for his place in the first team.[39] It came after Ramos was keen on selling him.[40] Kaboul was linked with a move to Juventus, Portsmouth, Hamburg, Aston Villa, Sunderland and Newcastle United.[41] By June, he announced his intention to leave the club for the sake of his career.[42]

Portsmouth

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Kaboul (furthest left in blue) playing for Portsmouth in 2008

On 11 August 2008, Kaboul signed for Portsmouth on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee believed to be around £6 million.[43][44] He made his debut in the opening game of the season against Chelsea and played the whole game, as the club lost 4–0.[45] Since joining Portsmouth, Kaboul found himself in and out of the starting line-up, fighting for his place at centre-back.[46] In a match against Hull City on 22 November, he set up the team's first goal, in a 2–2 draw.[47] Five days later, on 27 November, Kaboul scored his first goal for Portsmouth, in a 2–2 draw against AC Milan in the UEFA Cup.[48] His first league goal came on 12 April 2009 with a left-footed strike into the top corner at home against West Bromwich Albion.[49] Despite suffering injuries throughout the 2008–09 season, Kaboul went on to make 25 appearances and score two goals in all competitions.[50]

At the start of the 2009–10 season, Kaboul continued to establish himself in the first team, playing at right-back and centre-back.[51] He scored from a header in a 4–1 loss to Arsenal on 22 August 2009.[52] He helped Portsmouth keep three clean sheets between 24 October and 31 October.[53] After missing a month through suspension, Kaboul scored on his return, but was sent off for a second bookable offence in the last minute of the game, in a 1–1 draw on 12 December.[54] In the January transfer window, he was linked a move away from the club.[55] Amid the transfer speculation, Kaboul was left out of the Portsmouth team.[56] However, he returned to the starting line-up against Sunderland in the fourth round of the FA Cup on 23 January 2010 and set up a goal for John Utaka, who scored twice, in a 2–1 to advance to the next round.[57] Three days later, on 26 January, Kaboul made his last appearance for Portsmouth, coming against West Ham United and helped the club earn a point, in a 1–1 draw.[58] In total, Kaboul made 50 appearances for Portsmouth, scoring five goals.[38]

Return to Tottenham Hotspur

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Kaboul training with Tottenham Hotspur in 2010

On 30 January 2010, Tottenham Hotspur announced that Kaboul would be rejoining the club for an undisclosed fee, reported to be £9.5 million. Portsmouth would receive just £6.5 million of this owing to instalments outstanding on the earlier transfer and to a sell-on clause.[44][59] Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp stated that Kaboul was "much improved" from his first spell at the club, and that he was a "late developer".[60] He made his second debut, playing the whole game at right-back, in a 1–0 loss against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 10 February.[61] Since joining Tottenham, Kaboul found himself in and out of the starting line-up rotating in playing in defensive midfield, centre-back and right-back.[62] On 5 May, Kaboul was in the starting line-up against Manchester City at right-back and was instrumental in the goal that brought Tottenham a 1–0 victory, whipping in a cross that the City goalkeeper could only palm into the path of Tottenham striker Peter Crouch.[63] This victory guaranteed them fourth place in the 2009–10 Premier League and passage into the UEFA Champions League qualifiers for the first time in the club's history.[64] Kaboul made 10 appearances in all competitions for Tottenham in the 2009–10 season.[citation needed]

Kaboul training with Tottenham Hotspur in 2011

At the start of the 2010–11 season, Kaboul made four starts for Tottenham, playing at right-back and centre-back.[65] He made his UEFA Champions League debut against Werder Bremen and played the whole game, as the club drew 2–2 on 14 September 2010.[66] During a 3–1 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 18 September, Kaboul suffered a hamstring injury and was substituted at half time, which sidelined him for weeks.[67] It was not until 23 October when Kaboul returned to the starting line-up against Everton at centre-back and helped Tottenham draw 1–1.[68] He then scored the winner in the North London derby against Arsenal in a match which Tottenham were losing 2–0 at half-time, and continued his scoring form after volleying home the first goal in a 3–0 victory against Werder Bremen in the Champions League.[69] However, during a 2–1 win against Liverpool on 28 November, Kaboul suffered a hip injury in the 36th minute and was substituted as a result.[70] After the match, it was announced that he would be out for two weeks after having a scan.[71] Kaboul made his return to the first team against Aston Villa on 26 December and helped the team win 2–1.[72] In the following match against Newcastle on 28 December, he set up a goal for Aaron Lennon but was sent off in the 65th minute for a second bookable offence, in a 2–0 win.[73] After serving a three-match suspension, his return was short-lived as Kaboul suffered a knee injury that eventually saw him out for three months.[74] He returned on 9 April 2011 when starting against Stoke City, helping Tottenham win 3–2.[75] Following this, Kaboul regained his first-team place, playing at right-back, as the club finished in fifth place in the league.[76] He went on to make 24 appearances and score two goals in all competitions in the 2010–11 season.[citation needed]

Ahead of the 2011–12 season, Kaboul was linked a transfer to Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain although this never materialised.[77] At the start of the 2011–12 season, he continued to establish himself in the first team, playing at centre-back.[78] Kaboul scored his first goal of the season on 28 August 2011, with a header in a 5–1 loss against Manchester City.[79] Kaboul captained Tottenham for the first time on 20 September against Stoke City in the third round of the League Cup, as he played 120 minutes in a 0–0 draw and saw Tottenham lost 7–6 on penalties.[80] In November, Juventus rekindled their interest in signing Kaboul, but the player said he was happy to stay at Tottenham.[81] Following this, Kaboul was sent off for a second bookable offence on 11 December in a 2–1 loss against Stoke.[82] Four days later, on 15 December, he captained Tottenham for the second time this season against Shamrock Rovers in the UEFA Europa League match and helped the team keep a clean sheet, in a 4–0 win.[83] After serving a one-match suspension, Kaboul returned to the starting line-up against Norwich City on 27 December and helped Tottenham win 2–0.[84] However, Kaboul suffered a knee injury that saw him miss two matches.[85] It was not until on 26 February 2012 when he made his return to the starting line-up against rivals Arsenal and played the whole game, as Tottenham lost 5–2.[86] Following this, Kaboul regained his first-team place, playing at centre-back for the rest of the 2011–12 season and helped the club finish in fourth place in the league.[87] He went on to make 41 appearances and score on goal in all competitions in the 2011–12 season.[citation needed]

In the opening game of the 2012–13 season, Kaboul made his first appearance of the season, playing the whole game, in a 2–1 loss against Newcastle United, in what turned out to be his only appearance of the season.[88] He suffered a knee injury which required surgery and was sidelined for four months.[89] While on the sidelines, Kaboul was linked with a move to Russian Premier League side Anzhi Makhachkala but Tottenham refused to sell him.[90] He returned on 8 April 2013 when playing in a reserve match against West Ham United Reserves, playing 60 minutes before being substituted, in a 1–1 draw.[91] He made another appearance against Manchester United Reserves on 15 April, starting a match and played 48 minutes before being substituted, in a 1–0 loss.[92] It was later revealed that Kaboul had suffered a thigh injury and was sidelined for the rest of the 2012–13 season.[93]

Ahead of the 2013–14 season, Kaboul recovered from injury and participated in the club's pre-season tour.[94] He made his first league appearance in almost a year, coming on as an 86th-minute substitute on 18 August 2013 in a 1–0 win against Crystal Palace.[95] Kaboul played in both legs as captain against Dinamo Tbilisi in the UEFA Europa League play-off round, as Tottenham won 8–0 on aggregate.[96] However, he found himself out of the starting line-up for the next two months in the club's league matches, due to competitions, as well as, his own injury concern.[97] Kaboul returned to the starting line-up against Hull on 30 October in the last 16 of the League Cup and played 120 minutes, resulting in a penalty shoot-out following a 2–2 draw and he scored the seventh penalty, as the club won 8–7 in the shoot-out to advance to the next round.[98] However, Kaboul suffered a hip injury that saw him out for a month.[99] He returned to training in January before making his return to the first team against Newcastle on 12 February 2014 in a 4–0 win.[100] However, Kaboul's return was short-lived as he suffered a calf muscle strain that saw him out throughout February.[101] He returned to the starting line-up against Chelsea on 8 March, but was sent off in the 59th minute as the team lost 4–0.[102] After the match, Tottenham successfully appealed his suspension.[103] Following this, Kaboul regained his first-team place, as well as being captain, for the next six matches.[104] He also scored his first goal for the club – his first goal in two years – in a 3–1 win against Fulham on 19 April.[105] However, Kaboul was sent off for a straight red card in the 25th minute, as Tottenham lost 2–0 against West Ham on 3 May.[106] He went on to make 20 appearances and scored one goal in all competitions in the 2013–14 season.[citation needed]

Ahead of the 2014–15 season, Kaboul was linked with a move away from Tottenham, as clubs, such as Beşiktaş, West Ham and even rivals Arsenal, were interested in signing him.[107] At the start of the 2014–15 season, he helped the club keep three clean sheets in the first four matches of the season.[108] On 15 September 2014, manager Mauricio Pochettino appointed Kaboul as Tottenham's permanent club captain, after predecessor Michael Dawson moved to Hull.[109] Since the start of the 2014–15 season, he continued to establish himself in the first team, playing at centre-back.[110] However, by mid November, Kaboul had been dropped from the first-team squad by Pochettino and the captaincy was given to Hugo Lloris and Harry Kane.[111] It came after when he was booed by the club's supporters following a 2–1 loss against Stoke on 9 November.[112] As a result, Kaboul appeared three more times for Tottenham as the season progressed.[113] He went on to make 15 appearances in all competitions in the 2014–15 season.[citation needed] Following this, local newspaper Tottenham Independent expected Kaboul to leave the club in the summer transfer window.[114]

Sunderland

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Kaboul (right) playing for Sunderland in 2015

On 16 July 2015, Kaboul signed for Sunderland on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee.[115] He was previously linked with a move to Roma, Beşiktaş and West Ham, who both rekindled their interest in signing the player, before making his move to Sunderland.[116] Kaboul made his Sunderland debut on 8 August, playing the entirety of a 4–2 defeat away to Leicester City in the opening game of the season.[117] On 19 September, Kaboul was sent off for two bookable offences in his first match as the club's captain, a 2–0 defeat away to AFC Bournemouth.[118] After the match, the Daily Mirror called him "the most ill-disciplined Premier League player ever".[119] Kaboul struggled for form and fitness under Dick Advocaat at the start of the season.[120] He was further sidelined when he suffered injuries that eventually kept him out for three months.[121] It was not until 1 March 2016 that Kaboul returned to the first team, coming on as a 28th-minute substitute for John O'Shea in a 2–2 draw against Crystal Palace.[122] Following this, new manager Sam Allardyce paired Kaboul with new defensive signing Lamine Koné in the latter stages of the season, including keeping two clean sheets.[123] The pair formed an effective partnership as Sunderland improved defensively, culminating in a man of the match performance from Kaboul in a 3–0 victory over Everton on 11 May that secured the club's Premier League survival and left Kaboul in tears during post-match celebrations.[124][125] He went on to make 23 appearances in all competitions in the 2015–16 season.[citation needed]

Kaboul (left) playing for Sunderland in 2016

Kaboul made his only Sunderland appearance of the 2016–17 season in the opening game of the season, a 2–1 defeat to Manchester City.[126] However, he wanted to leave Sunderland to return to the London area for personal reasons, and the club accepted a bid from Watford.[127]

Watford

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Kaboul (in white) playing for Watford in 2017

On 19 August 2016, Kaboul joined Watford on a three-year contract for a fee in the region of £4 million.[128] He made his debut on 27 August, playing the whole game in a 3–1 loss against Arsenal.[129] However, Kaboul was sidelined throughout September with an injury.[130] He returned to the team on 1 October, playing the whole game in a 2–2 draw against Bournemouth.[131] This was followed up by helping Watford keep a clean sheet in the next three matches.[132] However, during a 1–0 loss against Stoke on 27 November, Kaboul suffered an injury and was substituted in the 21st minute.[133] After the match, manager Walter Mazzarri said that Kaboul would be out for weeks.[134] He made his return to the starting line-up against his former club Sunderland on 17 December and played 78 minutes before being substituted, in a 1–0 loss.[135] Two weeks later, on 1 January 2017, Kaboul scored his first goal for Watford in the last minute of the game, losing 4–1 to his former club Tottenham.[136] Since returning from injury, Kaboul regained his first-team place, playing at centre-back.[137] However, during a 1–0 win against Sunderland on 1 April, he suffered a hamstring injury and was substituted in the 42nd minute.[138] This ruled him out for the rest of the 2016–17 season.[139] He went on to make 24 appearances and score one goal in all competitions in the 2016–17 season.[citation needed]

Ahead of the 2017–18 season, Kaboul remained on the sidelines with an injury throughout Watford's pre-season tour.[140] he made his first league appearance in four months in the opening game of the season, playing the entirety of a 3–3 draw against Liverpool.[141] However, his return was short-lived as he suffered a muscular problem that saw him sidelined throughout August 2017.[142] Kaboul made his return to the first team on 9 September, starting in a win over Southampton.[143] However, he suffered a hamstring injury during the match and was substituted in the 62nd minute, in what turned out to be the last appearance of his career.[144] Eventually, Kaboul was sidelined for the rest of the year.[145] Despite making a recovery in January, he was left out of Watford's 25-man Premier League squad and did not play for the club again in the 2017–18 season.[146]

For the 2018–19 season, Kaboul was again left out of the club's 25-man Premier League squad.[147] Manager Javi Gracia told Kaboul that he could leave Watford after being deemed surplus to requirements.[148] Kaboul left the club by mutual consent on 21 December 2018, having not played since September 2017.[149] After spending two years as a free agent, he said: "Right now I am taking a break from the professional side of the game and assessing my options. I think for me next is to get my badges and go into coaching. But right now I am taking some time to learn before I make that next step."[150] Kaboul later retired from professional football.[151]

International career

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Kaboul was eligible to play for France and Morocco, as he is of Moroccan descent through his parents.[152][8] In October 2010, Kaboul turned down the chance to represent Morocco.[152]

France U21

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In August 2006, Kaboul was called up to the France under-21 team for the first time.[153] He made his debut against Belgium on 15 August, playing the whole game in a 1–0 loss.[154] He captained France for the first time against Romania on 1 June 2007 in a 1–1 draw.[155] Kaboul had captained France on four occasions by the end of the year.[156]

In May 2008, Kaboul was called up to the under-21 team for the first time in six months.[157] He appeared twice for France during the same month.[158] He helped France keep clean sheets in matches against Malta and Bosnia and Herzegovina.[159] He scored his first goal for France on 10 October in a 1–1 draw against Germany.[160] Kaboul went on to make 12 appearances and scoring one for the under-21 team.[citation needed]

France

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After turning down Morocco, Kaboul was called up to the France senior team for the first time on 15 November 2010.[161] However, he appeared as an unused substitute against England two days later.[162] In May 2011, Kaboul was called up to France for the second time.[163] He scored on his national team debut on 6 June, with a header from Marvin Martin's corner in a 4–1 friendly win away to Ukraine at the Donbas Arena.[164] Kaboul later played five times for the senior team by the end of the year.[165] On 15 May 2012, Kaboul was ruled out of a possible place at UEFA Euro 2012 after suffering a knee injury during Tottenham's final match of the 2011–12 season.[166]

Personal life

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Growing up in the Rhône-Alpes region of eastern France close to the Swiss border, Kaboul has three sisters, with him being the only boy and the youngest in the family.[8] He said: "My dad used to push me to play football. He played and I was into tennis. It was a choice between the two and tennis was too expensive, so I stopped."[8][167]

Kaboul is a Muslim.[168] In addition to speaking French, he speaks English.[169] During his time at Tottenham, Kaboul had been involved in campaigning against racism in English football.[170]

Career statistics

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Club

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Source:[171]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Auxerre 2004–05 Ligue 1 12 0 3 0 0 0 3[c] 0 18 0
2005–06 Ligue 1 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0
2006–07 Ligue 1 31 2 0 0 1 0 4[c] 0 36 2
Total 52 2 3 0 1 0 7 0 63 2
Tottenham Hotspur 2007–08 Premier League 21 3 1 0 4 0 3[c] 1 29 4
Portsmouth 2008–09 Premier League 20 1 0 0 3 0 2[c] 1 25 2
2009–10 Premier League 19 3 4 0 2 0 – 25 3
Total 39 4 4 0 5 0 2 1 50 5
Tottenham Hotspur 2009–10 Premier League 10 0 – – – 10 0
2010–11 Premier League 21 1 0 0 0 0 3[d] 1 24 2
2011–12 Premier League 33 1 3 0 1 0 4[e] 0 41 1
2012–13 Premier League 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2013–14 Premier League 13 1 0 0 1 0 6[e] 1 20 2
2014–15 Premier League 11 0 2 0 0 0 2[e] 0 15 0
Total 89 3 5 0 2 0 15 2 111 5
Sunderland 2015–16 Premier League 23 0 0 0 0 0 – 23 0
2016–17 Premier League 1 0 0 0 0 0 – 1 0
Total 24 0 0 0 0 0 – 24 0
Watford 2016–17 Premier League 23 2 2 0 0 0 – 25 2
2017–18 Premier League 2 0 0 0 0 0 – 2 0
2018–19 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 – 0 0
Total 25 2 2 0 0 0 – 27 2
Career total 248 15 15 0 12 0 26 4 295 19
  1. ^ Includes Coupe de France, FA Cup
  2. ^ Includes Coupe de la Ligue, Football League Cup
  3. ^ a b c d Appearances in UEFA Cup
  4. ^ Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  5. ^ a b c Appearances in UEFA Europa League

International

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Source:[172]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
France 2011 5 1
Total 5 1
France score listed first, score column indicates score after each Kaboul goal[citation needed]
List of international goals scored by Younes Kaboul
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 6 June 2011 Donbas Arena, Donetsk, Ukraine  Ukraine 1–3 1–4 Friendly

Honours

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Auxerre

Tottenham Hotspur

References

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Younes Kaboul

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Younès Kaboul (born 4 January 1986) is a French former professional footballer who played primarily as a centre-back, spending much of his career in the English Premier League with Tottenham Hotspur, Sunderland, and Watford. Born in Saint-Julien-en-Genevois near the French-Swiss border, Kaboul rose through the youth ranks at AJ Auxerre, making his professional debut in 2004 and helping the club win the Coupe de France in 2005 before transferring to Tottenham Hotspur for an estimated £8 million in 2007. At Tottenham, he featured in 140 matches over two spells interrupted by loans and injuries, contributing to their 2008 League Cup triumph and scoring a memorable late winner in a 3–2 victory over Arsenal in November 2010. Subsequent moves to Sunderland in 2015, where he briefly served as captain, and Watford in 2016 yielded 197 total Premier League appearances and 12 goals, though persistent injuries limited his consistency and led to his retirement in 2019.

Early life

Family background and upbringing

Younes Kaboul was born on 4 January 1986 in Saint-Julien-en-Genevois, a small town in the department of eastern France's region, near the Swiss border. His parents had emigrated from prior to his birth, instilling a dual Franco-Moroccan cultural heritage in the family. As the youngest of four children and the only boy among three sisters, Kaboul grew up in a household marked by financial constraints typical of immigrant working-class families in the area. His father, who possessed potential in football and later refereeing, forwent pursuing those paths due to the responsibilities of supporting four children, highlighting the economic pressures that prioritized stability over risk. Kaboul later recalled vivid memories of these family financial difficulties during his childhood in the quiet, Alpine-border community, which shaped his early resilience. The familial environment fostered Kaboul's initial interest in football, influenced by his father's unfulfilled sporting aspirations and the sport's accessibility in local French communities. This early exposure, amid the physically demanding terrain of , contributed to his development as a robust defender, though specific causal links remain anecdotal.

Youth career beginnings

Younès Kaboul entered organized football through early youth clubs in , including Concordia FC until mid-1999 and Plastics Vallée FC until mid-2000, before joining the youth academy around age 15 in 2001. At , he initially played in midfield but transitioned to central defense, where his physical attributes—standing at 1.90 meters tall with notable strength and aerial ability—highlighted his potential as a robust defender. Kaboul progressed rapidly through 's youth and reserve teams from 2001 to 2005, demonstrating strong tackling, positioning, and defensive judgment that marked him as a promising talent. His development in the academy system positioned him for first-team integration by age 18, attracting early interest from scouts due to his combination of physicality and technical growth, though he remained focused on establishing himself at .

Club career

Auxerre

Younès Kaboul commenced his professional career with during the season, establishing himself as a centre-back after transitioning from midfield in the youth ranks. He made 12 league appearances that year, scoring once, and featured in cup competitions, contributing to the team's defensive efforts en route to winning the on 4 June 2005 against CS Sedan. In the subsequent 2005–06 campaign, Kaboul's first-team opportunities were limited to 9 matches amid competition for places, yet his performances underscored his potential as a robust defender capable of aerial duels and ball-playing from the back. Kaboul broke through as a regular starter in the 2006–07 season, logging 31 league appearances and netting 2 goals, including his first professional strike in a 1–0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain on 11 March 2007, where Auxerre's backline, anchored by his interventions, secured a rare clean sheet against the capital club. These displays highlighted his emergence as a prospect with strong physical attributes and tactical awareness, aiding Auxerre's mid-table stability in . On 5 July 2007, at age 21, Kaboul transferred to Tottenham Hotspur for an estimated £8 million, a fee reflecting his unproven but high-potential status as a versatile defender sought by clubs.

First spell at Tottenham Hotspur


Younes Kaboul joined Tottenham Hotspur from on 5 July 2007 for a transfer fee of approximately £8 million. Under manager , he began as a rotational defender, facing stiff competition from regulars such as and , which limited his starts in the 2007-08 season to sporadic opportunities amid adaptation to the league's intensity. In that campaign, Kaboul recorded 21 appearances and 3 goals, contributing to a total of 29 club appearances with 4 goals across all competitions. His role expanded in cup ties, including a substitute appearance in the 102nd minute of the 2008 League final against Chelsea on 24 February 2008, where Tottenham secured a 2-1 after extra time to claim the . This success marked a highlight, though his overall league influence remained constrained by inconsistent integration and the physical demands of English football. Following the appointment of , Kaboul expressed a desire to remain and compete for a starting position ahead of the 2008-09 season. However, the club opted to transfer him permanently to on 11 August 2008 for an undisclosed fee, reflecting challenges in establishing consistent form and settling fully at Spurs despite the earlier cup triumph.

Loan to Portsmouth

Younès Kaboul transferred permanently to Portsmouth from Tottenham Hotspur on 11 August 2008 for an undisclosed fee, estimated around £2 million, signing a four-year contract. The move came after limited opportunities at Tottenham, where he sought regular playing time in the Premier League. At Portsmouth, initially managed by Harry Redknapp and later by Paul Hart and Avram Grant during the 2009–10 season, Kaboul primarily featured as a centre-back in a defensive line often reshuffled due to injuries and the club's mounting financial pressures, which forced sales of key players and contributed to a turbulent relegation battle. In the season, Kaboul made 19 appearances for , starting all of them and scoring 3 goals, primarily through headers that highlighted his aerial prowess. One notable goal was a header in a 4–1 home defeat to on 22 2009, demonstrating his positioning in the box despite the team's overall defensive frailties. He also contributed to three consecutive clean sheets between late 2009, including a 1–0 victory over his parent club Tottenham Hotspur on 24 , where 's compact, counter-attacking setup under Hart limited Tottenham's attacks. However, matches against pacey forwards from top sides, such as in losses to Manchester United and Chelsea, exposed limitations in his recovery speed and lateral mobility, as conceded heavily while fighting to avoid the drop—they finished 20th and were relegated. Portsmouth's entry into administration in February 2010 amid severe debts necessitated offloading assets, leading to Kaboul's transfer back to on 30 January 2010 for a fee offset by outstanding payments from his original departure, without any extension of his stay at . This period at provided Kaboul exposure to high-stakes survival football and varied tactical demands, including man-marking schemes and set-piece reliance, but underscored his consistency at a mid-table or struggling level rather than elite contention.

Return to Tottenham Hotspur

Younes Kaboul rejoined Tottenham Hotspur permanently from on 31 January 2010 for a reported £2 million transfer fee. Under manager , he featured prominently in the season, making 21 league appearances and scoring once, often partnering Michael Dawson or in central defense as Tottenham finished fifth and qualified for the . Kaboul continued as a regular in the 2011–12 season, contributing to 33 appearances across all competitions before a injury in February 2012 disrupted his progress. A recurring problem worsened after an injury on the opening day of the 2012–13 season, leading to on 30 August 2012 that sidelined him for four months, followed by setbacks delaying his return until April 2013. These injuries restricted him to just one league appearance in 2012–13 and limited subsequent seasons, with chronic fitness issues preventing consistent availability. On 15 September 2014, new manager Mauricio Pochettino appointed Kaboul as club captain, with Hugo Lloris and Emmanuel Adebayor as vice-captains, recognizing his experience despite injury concerns. He made 11 Premier League appearances in the 2014–15 season but struggled with form and fitness, starting fewer matches as the campaign progressed. Kaboul's contract expired at the end of the 2014–15 season, leading to his departure on a free transfer to Sunderland on 16 July 2015 after five-and-a-half years total at the club, marked by a resurgence followed by injury-induced decline.

Sunderland

Younes Kaboul transferred to Sunderland from Tottenham Hotspur on 16 July 2015, signing a four-year contract for a reported fee of £3 million. The move came amid Sunderland's efforts to bolster their defense following a narrow escape from relegation the previous season, with Kaboul expected to provide experience and solidity at centre-back. Under managers Dick Advocaat and later Sam Allardyce, he quickly established himself as a key starter, forming an effective partnership with Lamine Koné that contributed to improved defensive performances during the 2015–16 Premier League campaign. Kaboul made 23 appearances in the that season, starting 22 matches and logging over 2,000 minutes, while featuring in additional cup ties for a total of approximately 25 outings across competitions. His physical presence proved valuable in aerial duels and ground challenges, aligning with his strengths as a robust defender capable of winning possession in contested situations. However, persistent injuries hampered his consistency, including a problem in October 2015 that sidelined him temporarily and a serious strain in December 2015 expected to keep him out for several weeks. These setbacks limited his availability during critical periods, exacerbating vulnerabilities against pacey forwards where his reduced mobility was occasionally exposed, though his overall contributions aided Sunderland's 17th-place finish and survival. The club's instability, marked by managerial changes and defensive reshuffles, underscored Kaboul's tenure, as Sunderland teetered on the edge of relegation despite his efforts. In the summer of 2016, following the season's end, Kaboul sought a move southward and was granted permission to negotiate with other clubs, departing after just one year amid a pattern of injury-related unreliability that had plagued his career. This exit highlighted the challenges of integrating experienced but injury-prone players into a squad grappling with broader organizational turmoil.

Watford

Younès Kaboul transferred to from on 19 August 2016 for a reported fee of £4 million, signing a three-year . He made his debut for the club on 27 August 2016, starting in a match against . During the 2016–17 season, Kaboul featured in 24 appearances, scoring two goals, but his involvement diminished thereafter due to persistent fitness problems. Kaboul's last competitive appearance came in September 2017, after which injuries sidelined him completely, including throughout Watford's 2017–18 pre-season. He recorded no further goals or assists in his remaining time at the club, totaling 26 appearances and two goals overall, underscoring a sharp physical decline that limited his contributions despite earlier potential as a centre-back. On 21 December 2018, and Kaboul mutually terminated his contract after over a year without playing, allowing the 32-year-old defender to seek opportunities elsewhere amid ongoing injury challenges. This marked the end of his professional stint at , reflecting the cumulative toll of injuries on his late-career output.

International career

Youth international appearances

Kaboul, born in Saint-Julien-en-Genevois, , to Moroccan parents, held eligibility to represent either nation at international level but aligned with through its youth setup, reflecting his birthplace and progression via French academies. At under-19 level, Kaboul featured for in the 2005 UEFA European Under-19 Championship in , accumulating 5 appearances during the tournament as the team competed in the group stage without advancing to the knockout rounds. Additional qualifiers added to his experience, with recording 2 further caps in UEFA U19 Championship qualifying. did not secure the title that year. Transitioning to under-21, Kaboul earned 9 caps across the 2007–2008 qualifying campaign, contributing to France's efforts despite failing to reach . Overall youth records indicate approximately 18 appearances for the U21 side, during which he frequently served as , underscoring his in defensive roles. These outings provided competitive exposure in high-stakes qualifiers, honing his central defending without yielding major tournament silverware.

Senior team call-ups and caps

Kaboul received his first senior call-up to the France national team in May 2011 for friendlies and qualifiers, under manager , following consistent performances at Tottenham Hotspur. He made his debut on 6 June 2011 in a 4–1 friendly victory against in , entering as a substitute and scoring the third goal with a header from a . Over the remainder of 2011, Kaboul accumulated four additional caps, all in competitive Euro 2012 qualifying matches: against (1–1 draw, substitute), (3–0 win, starter), and (twice, including a 0–0 draw and 2–0 win, both as starter). These appearances were primarily in defensive roles, with no further goals scored, totaling five caps without starts in every match but demonstrating utility from the bench or backline amid France's qualification campaign. Kaboul was excluded from France's due to a recurring injury sustained during the 2011–12 club season at , which sidelined him for several months and prevented recovery in time for the tournament. Persistent injuries and inconsistent form at club level, including limited starts at Spurs amid competition from other defenders, further diminished his national team prospects; he received no call-ups after December 2011, despite France's subsequent campaigns, as selectors under Blanc and later prioritized more reliable performers. For the , Kaboul's exclusion stemmed directly from ongoing fitness issues and suboptimal club performances, rendering him non-viable for a emphasizing depth and availability.

Playing style and attributes

Defensive strengths

Kaboul's imposing physical presence, measuring 190 cm in height and 87 kg in weight, endowed him with the attributes essential for prevailing in the physically demanding environment of the , particularly during his formative stints at Tottenham Hotspur and . As a centre-back, his primary defensive strengths lay in aerial duels and tackling, areas in which he was evaluated as strong by detailed performance metrics. In the 2011-12 season, for instance, he averaged 4.1 aerial duels won per game, the highest rate among English centre-backs, underscoring his dominance in the air and utility in both open play and set-piece scenarios. This proficiency extended to defensive contributions, where his positioning and timing enabled effective interceptions and clearances tailored to repelling aerial threats. His leadership qualities were affirmed when Tottenham Hotspur manager appointed him club captain on 15 September 2014, with and as vice-captains, signaling confidence in his on-pitch authority and organizational skills at the back. Offensively, Kaboul leveraged his aerial prowess from set pieces, exemplified by his headed winner in a 3-2 victory over on 20 November 2010, nodded in from Rafael van der Vaart's late free-kick to secure Tottenham's first win at the .

Weaknesses and injury impact

Kaboul's defensive profile revealed vulnerabilities in pace and recovery speed, particularly evident after major injuries eroded his athleticism, leaving him exposed to quick attackers like , who exploited these shortcomings in key matches. Analyses noted his reliance on physicality over speed, with post-injury positioning lapses amplifying risks in transitional play. He also demonstrated a propensity for individual errors, described as "silly" and "clumsy" in early career assessments, which persisted intermittently and drew criticism from teammates and pundits for costing goals in high-stakes fixtures. These flaws became more pronounced in demanding, high-pressing systems, such as Tottenham's evolution under André Villas-Boas from 2012 onward, where lapses in concentration led to higher concession rates during his limited starts. Chronic injuries formed the primary causal barrier to sustained performance, with knee issues— including four documented instances, one requiring after a , , rupture against Newcastle United—causing extended absences totaling months per episode. Follow-on problems, such as thigh muscle tears in 2013, strains in 2017, and a fractured metatarsal at in 2018, compounded the toll, correlating directly with dips in form upon returns, as diminished match sharpness exacerbated error rates. This pattern manifested in seasons like 2012-13, where he appeared in just one match amid ongoing setbacks. The cumulative injury burden precluded elite consistency, yielding only 250 top-flight appearances (197 in the , 53 in ) across a 14-year senior career from 2005 to 2019, averaging fewer than 18 per season despite initial potential for higher output. Gaps in availability, including 26 missed games in a single injury-plagued 2017-18 campaign, underscored how physical fragility derailed progression from promising prospect to reliable starter.

Personal life

Citizenship and heritage

Younes Kaboul was born on 4 January 1986 in Saint-Julien-en-Genevois, , to parents originating from , which conferred upon him eligibility for dual nationality. This background enabled him to hold citizenship in both and , while also qualifying him to represent either nation in international football. Kaboul pursued the French international pathway from youth levels, serving as captain of the under-21 team and receiving call-ups to the senior squad, though he ultimately earned no senior caps. Moroccan football officials approached him multiple times— including in 2007 and 2008—to switch allegiance, but he declined, prioritizing his established progression within the French system without publicly advocating for a change. His parental heritage maintained familial connections to , shaping aspects of his cultural identity amid a French upbringing.

Post-retirement pursuits

Following his retirement at the end of the 2018 season, Kaboul established a care home in focused on providing support for individuals with mental disabilities, emphasizing daily improvement in residents' lives through hands-on management. In the UK, he serves as a director for YK4 , a incorporated on 24 July 2018 with himself listed as a with significant control, reflecting an entrepreneurial pivot independent of football affiliations. He previously held a directorship in Esmaa's Eatery , incorporated in 2023 but subsequently dissolved. Kaboul sustains a personal social media presence on Instagram under @younes_kaboul4, where posts highlight his enduring connection to Tottenham Hotspur and aspects of personal branding, without involvement in coaching or media punditry.

Retirement

Factors leading to retirement

Kaboul's retirement was primarily driven by a protracted history of injuries that severely compromised his physical condition and playing reliability, particularly evident during his tenure at Watford from 2016 to 2018. Following limited appearances in the 2016–17 season, he endured extended absences in 2017–18, including a hamstring injury in September 2017 that sidelined him for key matches, and further muscle strains that prevented consistent training participation. These issues compounded earlier career setbacks, such as multiple knee surgeries at Tottenham Hotspur between 2012 and 2014, which had already limited him to fewer than 20 league starts in several seasons. By the 2018–19 season, Kaboul failed to feature in any competitive matches, remaining absent throughout pre-season and subsequently omitted from Watford's squad registration in September 2018 due to ongoing fitness concerns, including a fractured metatarsal. His was mutually terminated on December 21, 2018, after a year without appearances, reflecting an inability to regain match fitness amid recurrent soft-tissue problems. Kaboul formally retired on January 1, 2019, at age 32—younger than many contemporary centre-backs who sustained longer careers—attributable to the cumulative toll diminishing his and capacity for professional-level performance, as no viable club offers materialized post-Watford.

Immediate aftermath

Following his departure from by mutual consent on 21 December 2018, Kaboul retired from professional football without pursuing immediate roles in coaching, punditry, or club administration, instead directing efforts toward physical recovery from chronic and ankle injuries that had limited his play since September 2017. This transition emphasized personal adaptation away from the demands of elite-level competition, with no public engagements in football-related capacities documented in 2019. By 2020, Kaboul had shifted focus to non-football ventures, maintaining a low profile amid ongoing health management. In subsequent reflections, such as a 2023 appearance on Hotspur's "Off The Shelf" podcast, Kaboul expressed contentment with his career achievements, including key contributions during his Spurs tenure, while acknowledging that persistent injuries curtailed greater potential without dwelling on regret or challenges. This outlook underscored a factual of his professional closure, prioritizing closure over narrative-driven retrospectives.

Career statistics

Club appearances and goals

Kaboul amassed 310 senior club appearances across five teams, scoring 17 goals and recording 10 assists in total. His contributions were predominantly defensive, reflected in a low goal output typical of a centre-back, with only 12 goals in 197 matches despite regular starting roles at multiple clubs. Loans and cup competitions accounted for a portion of his totals, including stints that bolstered his experience in top-tier English football. The following table summarizes his appearances and goals by club:
ClubYearsAppearancesGoalsAssists
2004–20076823
Tottenham Hotspur2007–2013, 2010–201514084
2009–20105052
2015–20162401
2016–20182620
Totals exclude youth and reserve matches but encompass league, cup, and European competitions where applicable.

International appearances and goals

Kaboul earned five caps for the senior national team in 2011, scoring one goal, with all appearances occurring in friendlies and matches; he did not participate in any major tournaments. His debut came on 6 June 2011 against in a friendly, where he scored the opening goal in a 4–1 victory. Subsequent caps included limited minutes in another friendly and starts in qualifiers, reflecting his sparse involvement amid competition from established defenders.
DateOpponentResultCompetitionGoals
6 June 20114–1 WFriendly1
September 2011/Brazil equiv.LFriendly0
October 20113–0 WEuro 2012 Qual.0
Other 2011VariousDraws/LossesFriendly & Qual.0
At youth level, Kaboul represented extensively at under-21, accumulating around 18 caps as captain and scoring one goal, primarily in qualifiers. Despite eligibility for through parental heritage, he committed to France and received no caps for the Atlas Lions after declining an approach in October 2010. His international career remained limited, with no further senior call-ups after 2011.

Honours

Club achievements

Kaboul contributed to Tottenham Hotspur's victory in the , the club's first trophy in nine years. He appeared as a substitute in the final against Chelsea on 24 February 2008 at , entering in extra time as Spurs secured a 2–1 win with goals from and . During the tournament, Kaboul made two substitute appearances, including in the semi-final second leg against . No other major club honours were achieved in his career across stints at , , , and .

Individual recognitions

Kaboul received no major individual awards, such as selections to the or nominations for prestigious honors like the . His career lacked formal personal accolades typically bestowed upon standout performers in top-tier leagues. In September 2014, Tottenham Hotspur manager appointed Kaboul as club captain, with and named as vice-captains, signaling recognition of his experience and leadership potential amid a squad transition following Michael Dawson's departure. This role, however, proved short-lived, as injuries and form issues limited his on-field influence during the 2014–15 season. Upon joining from in July 2007 for a reported £2 million fee, Kaboul garnered early praise from scouts and media for his physical prowess, pace, and defensive reading of the game, drawing comparisons to as a prospective elite centre-back capable of dominating European football. Such hype, rooted in his youth international performances and showings, ultimately went unfulfilled due to recurring injuries that hampered consistency and peak attainment.

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