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Yohan Cabaye (French pronunciation: [jɔ.an ka.baj]; born 14 January 1986) is a French former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Key Information

Cabaye began his football career playing for hometown club US Tourcoing at the age of six. After seven years developing in the club's youth academy, he joined professional club Lille. Cabaye spent six years in the club's youth academy before making his professional debut in the 2004–05 season helping Lille win the 2004 UEFA Intertoto Cup. He became a regular starter in the following season and participated in the UEFA Champions League for the first time under Claude Puel. Under manager Rudi Garcia, Cabaye developed into a playmaker and had his best season to date in the 2009–10 season scoring over 15 goals from the midfield position. In the 2010–11 season, he was a part of the Lille team that won the league and cup double.

In June 2011 following the end of the season, Cabaye joined English club Newcastle United on a five-year deal. On 29 January 2014, Newcastle accepted a £19 million offer for Cabaye from Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain.[5] Cabaye joined, signing a three-year contract with the club.[6] On 10 July 2015, he joined Crystal Palace. After signing for Dubai club Al-Nasr and later returning to France to play for Saint-Étienne, Cabaye announced his retirement in February 2021.

Cabaye was a former French youth international, having represented his nation at under-16, under-18, under-19, under-20, and under-21 level. At under-19 level, he played on the team that won the 2005 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. With the under-20 team, Cabaye played at the 2006 edition of the Toulon Tournament. At under-21 level, he served as captain of the team for a portion of his stint. In August 2010, Cabaye was called up to the senior team for the first time under new manager Laurent Blanc, and made his international debut on 11 August in a 2–1 friendly defeat against Norway. He went on to earn 48 caps and represented France at two UEFA European Championships (2012, 2016) and the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Early life

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Cabaye was born in the northern commune of Tourcoing in the department of Nord.[7] His father, Didier, is a former football player who now works in the health care field in the city of Roubaix.[8] At the age of 16, Cabaye's father played for professional club Lens and spent a year there training before a double leg fracture abruptly ended his career at the club.[8] After healing, he spent time playing for amateur clubs Stade Jean-Macé and US Tourcoing. The two clubs later merged to form Tourcoing FC.[9]

Cabaye has a younger brother, Geoffrey, who has played football in the lower divisions of the French and Belgian leagues, most notably with Tournai and Wasquehal. He is of Vietnamese descent through his paternal grandmother,[10][11] and has stated he would like to visit the country, possibly to contribute to the development of football there.[12] He later attended one of Vietnam's matches during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.[13] Cabaye is a Roman Catholic.[14]

Club career

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Early career

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Cabaye began his football career playing for hometown club Tourcoing FC. He started out at the club at the age of six. Cabaye, initially, did not meet the age requirement to enter the club's youth academy, however, due to his father working at the club at the time, he was allowed entrance into the club's academy.[10] Cabaye spent several years developing at the club and, after excelling in youth games, gained the attention of professional club Lille. In July 1998, he signed youth papers with Lille and was inserted into the club's academy. Cabaye developed quickly in the club's academy and, by the 2003–04 season, was playing on the club's reserve team in the Championnat de France amateur, the fourth level of French football. Cabaye appeared in ten matches and scored one goal in his first season with the team.[15] In the next season, Cabaye rotated between the reserve team and the first team. He played in 15 matches and scored two goals with the reserve team helping the team finish in 2nd place in its group, which resulted in qualification to the league playoffs.[16]

Lille

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2004–2008

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Ahead of the 2004–05 season, Cabaye signed his first professional contract with Lille agreeing to a three-year deal. He trained with the team in the pre-season and participated in the 2004 UEFA Intertoto Cup, which Lille won, appearing in four matches. Cabaye was called up to the senior team for the first time under coach Claude Puel in November 2004. He made his league debut on 7 November 2004 in a league match against Istres. Cabaye started the match and played over 75 minutes in a 2–0 victory.[17] He played with the team for the rest of the campaign contributing infrequently. On 21 December, Cabaye played 120 minutes in a 4–2 penalty shootout defeat to Strasbourg in the Coupe de la Ligue. Cabaye was one of two players who converted their penalty shots for Lille.[18] On 20 February 2005, he received his first-ever red card in a 1–1 draw with Metz.[19] Cabaye finished the campaign with 12 total appearances without scoring.[20]

Cabaye (bottom left) preparing to take a free kick against Lyon in the 2007–08 season

In the following season, Cabaye's playing time increased significantly as he appeared in 27 league matches, including 20 starts. Cabaye also played in the 2003–04 editions of the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Cup playing in five total appearances in both competitions. He officially made his European debut on 14 September 2005 in a Champions League group stage match against Portuguese club Benfica.[21] On 2 November, he appeared as a substitute in the team's 1–0 upset victory over English club Manchester United.[22] In the league, Cabaye scored his first professional goal in a 3–2 defeat to Auxerre on 19 November.[23] Cabaye's successful individual season was overshadowed by the team's performance as Lille finished in the top of the table, which resulted in the club qualifying for European competition for the third consecutive season. Midway through the season, Lille and Cabaye reached an agreement on a two-year contract extension, which was to expired in June 2010.[24]

Cabaye struggled with ankle injuries in the 2006–07 campaign featuring in only five league matches in the first three months of the season. He scored his first goal of the year on 26 August 2006 in a 3–0 victory over Bordeaux.[25] On 4 November, he scored his second goal of the season in another 3–0 victory, this time against rivals Valenciennes.[26] Cabaye consistently appeared with the team in the league and Champions League before suffering a relapse of his previous ankle injury in a league match against Le Mans in March 2007. He was substituted out of the match and was subsequently rested for the rest of the season.[27][28] Lille finished the season in 10th-place resulting in the club failing to qualify for European competition for the first time in three seasons.[29]

Cabaye returned to action in the 2007–08 season appearing in 39 matches; 37 of which were starts. He scored a career-high seven goals in the league and assisted on several goals, as well. Lille went undefeated in all six matches Cabaye scored in, which were against such clubs as Bordeaux, Saint-Étienne, Metz, Le Mans, Caen, and Derby du Nord rivals Lens.[30][31][32][33] Against Caen, Cabaye scored a double in a 5–0 thrashing.[34] During the season, he signed another extension agreeing to a three-year deal until 2013.[35] Included in the extension was a release clause of €75 million.[36]

2008–2011

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Ahead of the 2008–09 season, Puel departed the club for Lyon and Rudi Garcia was tipped to replace him. In Garcia's formation, Cabaye was paired in the midfield alongside new signing Florent Balmont who acted as a protector of Cabaye and a distributor of the ball along with defensive midfielder Rio Mavuba. Without the constant pressure of tracking back to defend, Cabaye was allowed to act as a playmaker for the talented trio of attackers Eden Hazard, Gervinho, and Pierre-Alain Frau. He appeared in 32 league matches starting them all as Lille finished in 5th place, thus returning to European competition in the next season. Cabaye scored five goals in the league and one in the Coupe de France, which came against amateur club Dunkerque in a 3–0 victory in the Round of 32.[37]

Cabaye celebrating Lille's 2011 Coupe de France Final victory

Cabaye had arguably one of the best seasons of his career in the 2009–10 season. He appeared in 46 total matches scoring a career-high 15 goals, seven of which were penalty conversions, and assisting on ten. Cabaye scored his first goal of the season on 31 October 2009 in a 2–0 win over Grenoble.[38] In the next five league matches, he scored five goals; four penalty conversions against Valenciennes, Lyon, Monaco, and Saint-Étienne and one from open play against Bordeaux.[39][40][41][42][43] On 13 February 2010, Cabaye assisted on two goals in 3–1 win against Boulogne.[44] On 18 April, he scored a penalty, another goal in open play, and assisted on one in 4–0 victory over Monaco.[45] His goal in open play against Monaco was nominated for the Goal of the Season. In the UEFA Europa League, Cabaye scored goals against Serbian club Sevojno in the qualifying rounds and Czech club Slavia Prague in the group stage as Lille reached the knockout stage of the competition.[46] The club was eliminated by English club Liverpool in the Round of 16.[47] Lille finished the campaign in fourth place having lost out on qualification to the UEFA Champions League on the final match day of the season.[48]

In the 2010–11 season, Cabaye remained a fixture in the starting eleven under Garcia, however, unlike last season, the midfielder did not play as the primary play-maker as these duties were relinquished to wing forwards Hazard and Gervinho. On 24 October 2010, Cabaye scored his first goal of the campaign in a 3–1 defeat to Marseille.[49] Three days later, he scored two goals, one from open play and another from the penalty spot, in a 4–1 win over Caen in the Coupe de la Ligue.[50] After failing to score or assist on a goal in nearly two months, Cabaye provided assists for two Moussa Sow goals in a 6–3 hammering of Lorient in December 2010.[51] In April 2011, Cabaye provided three assists in three league matches against Caen, Bordeaux, and Arles-Avignon.[52][53] Cabaye also scored a goal in the match against the latter club.[54] Lille went unbeaten in the three matches, which gave the club a four-point lead in the table heading into the final month of the season.[55]

Cabaye was also instrumental in the team's advancement to the 2011 Coupe de France Final appearing in all five matches the team contested, four of them as a starter. In the final, Cabaye played the entire match as Lille defeated Paris Saint-Germain 1–0 at the Stade de France.[56] A week later, Lille clinched the Ligue 1 title by drawing 2–2 away to Paris Saint-Germain, achieving the club's first league championship since the 1953–54 season and the club's first double since the 1945–46 season.[57][58] The domestic cup and league title were the first two domestic honours of Cabaye's career.[59][60]

Newcastle United

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Following Lille's final game of the 2010–11 season, a 3–2 win over Rennes, Lille manager Rudi Garcia confirmed that Cabaye would be departing the club to sign with Newcastle United in England, stating, "Yohan told us yesterday – first me, then the whole group before the game – that he has chosen to join Newcastle. It is a choice that I respect, although I wish he continued the adventure with us."[61] The transfer was confirmed on 10 June 2011, with Cabaye agreeing to a five-year deal with Newcastle.[62] The transfer fee was undisclosed.[63] Cabaye described the move to Newcastle as "fantastic" while also stating, "I have enjoyed great times with Lille, but the time is right now to test myself against the best and playing for Newcastle United in the Premier League does just that."[62]

Cabaye playing for Newcastle in the second leg of a Round of 32 Europa League match against Metalist Kharkiv, 2013.

On 15 July, Cabaye made his debut for Newcastle in a pre-season friendly win over against Conference National side Darlington, after coming on as a substitute in the 12th minute.[64] Days before the season began, Cabaye was handed the number 4 shirt, which had been made available following the departure of ex-captain Kevin Nolan early in the transfer window. on 13 August, he made his league debut in a 0–0 draw against Arsenal.[65] On 22 October, Cabaye scored his first goal for Newcastle against Wigan Athletic.[66] Four days later, he netted his second goal for the club in a 4–3 defeat to Blackburn Rovers in the Football League Cup.[67] On 17 December, in the team's 0–0 draw with Swansea City, Cabaye covered the most distance by any Newcastle player all season in the match, having travelled over 11.6 kilometres (7.2 mi).[68] A fortnight later, Cabaye netted the team's second goal in a 3–0 win against Manchester United with a 30-yard free kick.[69] On 6 April 2012, Cabaye assisted on both team goals, scored by Papiss Cissé, in Newcastle's 2–0 victory over Swansea City.[70] On 21 April, Cabaye assisted another Cissé goal and scored two himself in a 3–0 home victory against Stoke City, lifting Newcastle into the top four in the league table.[71]

On 21 October 2012, Cabaye scored his first goal of the 2012–13 season with a neat finish in the Tyne-Wear derby against Sunderland in a 1–1 draw.[72] On 4 November, he scored the opening goal against Liverpool in a 1–1 draw. It was first goal scored at Anfield by a Newcastle player since 2004.[73] Later that month, it was announced that Cabaye needed groin surgery and would be out until February 2013.[74] On 19 January 2013, he made his return and scored the first goal in an eventual 2–1 home defeat to Reading from another trademark free kick.[75] On his second start following his return, Cabaye scored a half-volley from outside the penalty box against Aston Villa.[76] In two home games against Southampton and Stoke City, he converted a penalty and scored a free kick goal, respectively.[77][78] On 2 March, Cabaye made his first start as captain against Swansea City, replacing the injured regular captain Fabricio Coloccini.[79]

On 19 August 2013, the eve of Newcastle's Premier League season opener against Manchester City, Arsenal made a bid of £10 million for Cabaye which was rejected.[80] After Newcastle lost the match 4–0, manager Alan Pardew confirmed that Cabaye had been omitted from the squad that evening because his head had been turned by the bid, which he condemned as disrespectful in both value and timing.[81] The midfielder also refused to play for the club in their following game against West Ham United on 24 August.[82] On 19 October 2013, Cabaye scored his second goal of the season with a 30-yard strike against Liverpool at St James' Park in a 2–2 draw.[83] On 7 December, Cabaye wrote his name into Newcastle folklore by scoring the winner in the 1–0 victory over Manchester United, their first victory at Old Trafford for 41 years.[84] On 21 December, he scored the first goal in a comprehensive 3–0 victory at Crystal Palace,[85] before again scoring in the 5–1 win against Stoke City on Boxing Day.[86] In his final game, on 18 January 2014, Cabaye bagged a brace in a 3–1 win over West Ham United, equalling his 2012–13 goal tally in just half a season. His first goal was a shot from just inside the box after good skill and with his last kick for Newcastle, Cabaye scored a free-kick from the edge of the box.[87]

Paris Saint-Germain

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On 29 January 2014, Paris Saint-Germain announced that Cabaye had joined the Ligue 1 club for an undisclosed fee, estimated around £19 million plus add-ons.[88][89][90] Cabaye signed a three-and-a-half-year deal with the club and was allocated the number 4 shirt.[88] On 18 February, Cabaye scored his first PSG goal in a 4–0 victory over German side Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League round-of-16. On 19 April, Cabaye won his first trophy with PSG as they beat Lyon 2–1 in the 2014 Coupe de la Ligue Final.[91]

On 22 August 2014, Cabaye was sent off for two bookings in a goalless draw away to Evian.[92] On 17 October, Cabaye scored his first league goal since returning to France in PSG's 3–1 away win over Lens.[93]

Crystal Palace

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Cabaye celebrating scoring against Watford, 2015

On 10 July 2015, Cabaye joined Premier League team Crystal Palace, on a three-year contract for a club record, but undisclosed, fee.[94] He made his debut away to Norwich City on 8 August, scoring the final goal of a 3–1 win.[95]

Cabaye quickly became the club's first choice penalty taker, and scored three penalties in three consecutive matches against Watford,[96] West Bromwich Albion[97] and West Ham United.[98] On 12 December, he scored his second goal from open play and his fifth of the season, against Southampton.[99] On 11 March 2016, he opened the scoring with a penalty against Reading, during Palace's FA Cup run,[100] where they would finish runners-up. On 30 April, his return to St James' Park, he had his penalty saved by Karl Darlow, in an eventual 1–0 loss.[101]

On 27 August 2016, Cabaye had his penalty saved by Artur Boruc, in an eventual 1–1 draw with AFC Bournemouth.[102] He scored his first goal of the season against Leicester City; the consolation goal in a 3–1 loss.[103] On 26 December, Cabaye opened the scoring in a 1–1 draw with Watford, the first match under new Palace manager Sam Allardyce.[104] After providing consecutive assists against Middlesbrough and West Bromwich Albion for the first time since April 2012, Cabaye ended a run of forty-seven Premier League matches without doing so.[105] On 1 July 2018, Cabaye was released by Crystal Palace following the conclusion of his contract.[106]

Al-Nasr

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On 3 July 2018, Cabaye joined Dubai-based Al-Nasr on a free transfer, signing a two-year deal. He wore the number 7 shirt at his new club, his previous jersey number at Palace.[107]

On 13 January 2019, it was announced Cabaye had left the club.[108]

Saint-Étienne

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On 27 August 2019, Cabaye returned to France and penned a one-year contract with AS Saint-Étienne.[109]

On 19 February 2021, Cabaye officially announced his retirement from professional football.[110]

International career

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Youth

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Cabaye is a former French youth international having represented his nation internationally at under-16, under-18, under-19, under-20, and under-21 level. He earned his first call-up at international level in August 2001 at a training camp headed by Pierre Mankowski.[111] Cabaye earned his first selection on 26 September 2001 in a 4–0 win over Iceland.[111][112] He was later selected to appear in the Tournoi du Val-de-Marne.[113] France won the competition.[111][114] Cabaye was called up to the under-18 team by coach Jean Gallice on 5 March 2004 as a replacement for the injured Yoann Gourcuff for matches in Germany.[115] He was selected for the team on 9 March in a 1–1 draw with Germany at the Hardtwaldstadion in Sandhausen.[116] Cabaye appeared in the next five matches with the team, which included victories over Scotland, Ukraine, and the Czech Republic in the Slovakia Cup, a youth international tournament catered to under-18 players.[117][118][119]

At under-19 level, Cabaye was an early call-up to the team. He was selected for the team's first match of the season against Turkey, which France won 2–1.[120] In first round qualification for the 2005 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, Cabaye appeared in two group stage matches. He scored his first youth international goal on 30 September 2004 in qualification against Azerbaijan in a 3–0 victory.[121] France later reached the tournament and Cabaye participated in the competition, which was held in Northern Ireland. Cabaye appeared in four of the five matches France contested as the nation won the competition; its 6th UEFA U-19 Championship title. In the semi-finals against Germany, he scored the game-winning goal in a 3–2 victory.[122] In the final, France defeated England 3–1.[123] Cabaye played the entire match and finished his under-19 career with 15 appearances and two goals. In the following season, Cabaye was called up to the under-20 team to participate in the 2006 edition of the Toulon Tournament. In the competition, he appeared in four of the five matches France contested scoring a free-kick goal in a 2–0 semi-final victory over China.[124] France later won the competition defeating the Netherlands 5–3 on penalties in the final.[125]

Cabaye earned his first call up to the under-21 team under coach René Girard in the team's first match following the 2006 UEFA European Under-21 Championship against Belgium appearing as a half-time substitute for Ronald Zubar.[126] Cabaye appeared with the team in qualifiers for the 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. On 12 October 2007, he captained the team for the first time in a 4–0 qualification victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina.[127] Cabaye later captained the team in victories over the Czech Republic and the Netherlands in a summer tournament held in Sweden.[128] He scored his first under-21 goal in the victory over the Dutch.[129] On 20 August 2008, Cabaye scored his second under-21 goal in a 2–2 draw with Slovakia and converted his final under-21 goal in a 5–0 victory over Luxembourg 15 days later.[130][131] Cabaye's under-21 career came to an end following the team's defeat to Germany in a two-legged playoff, which determined who would earn a berth in the 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.[132][133]

Senior

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Cabaye (blue) playing against England in November 2015

After failing to appear at international level for nearly two years, on 5 August 2010, Cabaye was called up to the senior team for the first time by new manager Laurent Blanc for the team's friendly match against Norway on 11 August 2010.[134] Cabaye made his senior international debut in the match appearing as a substitute for Yann M'Vila. He was called back into the team in September for UEFA Euro 2012 qualification matches against Belarus and Bosnia and Herzegovina, however, he was forced to drop out of the selection due to injury.[135]

On 9 February 2011, Cabaye earned his second career cap in the team's 1–0 victory over Brazil. After appearing regularly in qualifying for UEFA Euro 2012, on 29 May 2012, Cabaye was named to the squad to participate in the competition.[136] He made his debut at a senior international competition on 11 June in the team's opening match against England. Cabaye started the match, which ended in a 1–1 draw, and was replaced by Hatem Ben Arfa in the 84th minute.[137] In the team's ensuing group game against Ukraine, he scored his first senior international goal netting France's second goal in a 2–0 victory.[138] On 19 November 2013, Cabaye was part of the France team that staged a remarkable comeback in the second leg of the World Cup play-off against Ukraine. Trailing 2–0 in the first leg, France won the return game in Paris 3–0 to qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.[139]

Cabaye started in four of France's five matches at the 2014 World Cup,[140] having been suspended from their third group match against Ecuador after receiving cautions against Honduras[141] and Switzerland.[142][143] Cabaye featured as the deepest lying of France's midfield three,[144] playing behind then-PSG teammate Blaise Matuidi and either Paul Pogba or Moussa Sissoko. France impressed early in the tournament, but lost 1–0 to eventual winners Germany in the quarter-finals.[145]

Cabaye found it hard to displace the impressive partnership of Matuidi and N'Golo Kanté at UEFA Euro 2016. He only appeared twice in the tournament; playing the full match against Switzerland,[146] and as an injury-time substitute against Germany.[147] The appearance against Germany proved to be the last time he played for France, as he was an unused substitute in the final against Portugal,[148] and although he was called up for the World Cup qualification matches against Bulgaria and the Netherlands in the autumn, he was again an unused substitute.[149][150]

Post-playing career

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Ahead of the 2021–22 season, Cabaye joined the youth academy of Paris Saint-Germain, his former club, as a sporting coordinator.[151]

Personal life

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From 2010 to 2016, Cabaye was married to Fiona; they had been in a relationship since 2008.[152] They have three daughters together: Myla (born 2009), Charlize (born 2013) and Romy (born 2015).[152][153] With his current partner Laëtitia Bernardini, he has a daughter, Linoï (born 2016), and a son, Maïan (born 2017).[154][155]

Career statistics

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Club

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition[156][157]
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Lille 2004–05 Ligue 1 6 0 2 0 2 0 4[c] 0 14 0
2005–06 Ligue 1 27 1 3 0 2 0 4[d] 0 36 1
2006–07 Ligue 1 22 3 2 1 1 0 8[e] 0 33 4
2007–08 Ligue 1 36 7 2 0 1 0 — 39 7
2008–09 Ligue 1 32 5 3 1 0 0 — 35 6
2009–10 Ligue 1 32 13 0 0 2 0 12[f] 2 46 15
2010–11 Ligue 1 36 2 5 0 1 2 8[f] 1 50 5
Total 191 31 17 2 9 2 36 3 253 38
Newcastle United 2011–12 Premier League 34 4 2 0 2 1 — 38 5
2012–13 Premier League 26 6 0 0 0 0 9[f] 0 35 6
2013–14 Premier League 19 7 0 0 1 0 — 20 7
Total 79 17 2 0 3 1 9 0 93 18
Paris Saint-Germain 2013–14 Ligue 1 15 0 0 0 2 0 4[e] 1 21 1
2014–15 Ligue 1 24 1 4 1 3 0 5[e] 0 36 2
Total 39 1 4 1 5 0 9 1 57 3
Crystal Palace 2015–16 Premier League 33 5 6 1 1 0 — 40 6
2016–17 Premier League 32 4 1 0 2 0 — 35 4
2017–18 Premier League 31 0 1 0 2 0 — 34 0
Total 96 9 8 1 5 0 — 109 10
Al Nasr 2018–19 UAE Pro League 13 1 1 0 6 1 — 20 2
Saint-Étienne 2019–20 Ligue 1 15 0 4 0 1 1 1[f] 0 21 1
Career total 433 59 36 4 29 5 55 4 553 72
  1. ^ Includes the Coupe de France, FA Cup and UAE President's Cup
  2. ^ Includes the Coupe de la Ligue, Football League/EFL Cup and UAE League Cup
  3. ^ Appearances in UEFA Cup
  4. ^ Two appearances in UEFA Champions League, two appearances in UEFA Cup
  5. ^ a b c Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  6. ^ a b c d Appearances in UEFA Europa League

International

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Appearances and goals by national team and year[158]
National team Year Apps Goals
France 2010 1 0
2011 8 0
2012 10 1
2013 7 1
2014 12 1
2015 6 1
2016 4 0
Total 48 4
Scores and results list France's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Cabaye goal.
List of international goals scored by Yohan Cabaye[158]
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 15 June 2012 Donbas Arena, Donetsk, Ukraine  Ukraine 2–0 2–0 UEFA Euro 2012
2 11 October 2013 Parc des Princes, Paris, France  Australia 4–0 6–0 Friendly
3 8 June 2014 Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France  Jamaica 1–0 8–0 Friendly
4 8 October 2015 Allianz Riviera, Nice, France  Armenia 2–0 4–0 Friendly

Honours

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Cabaye being interviewed after PSG's 2015 Coupe de France Final victory

Lille[156]

Paris Saint-Germain[156]

Crystal Palace

Saint-Étienne

France U19[156]

France

Individual

See also

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References

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Yohan Cabaye (born 14 January 1986) is a French former professional footballer who played primarily as a central midfielder, renowned for his vision, passing accuracy, and set-piece expertise during a career spanning top European leagues. Born in Tourcoing, northern France, Cabaye developed through the youth academies of local club US Tourcoing from around age six and joined Lille's academy in 1998, making his professional debut for the senior team in 2004. Over seven seasons with Lille, he became a key figure in midfield, contributing to their historic Ligue 1 title win in the 2010–11 season under manager Rudi Garcia, during which he recorded 37 appearances and three goals. In January 2011, Cabaye transferred to Newcastle United in the English Premier League for a reported £4.5 million, where he quickly established himself as a fan favorite over three and a half years, making 175 league appearances and scoring 26 goals while earning a reputation for his tenacity and leadership in midfield. He joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2014, winning another Ligue 1 title in his sole full season there before moving to Crystal Palace in 2015, where he added further Premier League experience with 96 appearances and nine goals from 2015 to 2018. After Palace, he played for Al-Nasr in Saudi Arabia from 2018 to 2019 before concluding his playing career at Saint-Étienne, retiring on 19 February 2021 at age 35 after limited appearances amid the club's challenges. Internationally, Cabaye earned 48 caps for France between 2010 and 2016, scoring four goals, including a notable strike against Ukraine at UEFA Euro 2012; he featured in major tournaments like the 2014 FIFA World Cup and Euro 2016, starting in the group stage and substituting in the semi-final win over Germany in the latter. Since retiring, Cabaye has transitioned into coaching and youth development, serving as sporting director of the youth academy at Paris Saint-Germain since October 2024, a role he described as fulfilling a long-held ambition to nurture emerging talent in a professional environment.

Early years

Early life

Yohan Cabaye was born on 14 January 1986 in Tourcoing, a commune in the Nord department of northern France. He was born to a French father, Didier Cabaye, a former footballer who played for RC Lens and later served as a coach at US Tourcoing FC, with the family heritage including Vietnamese descent through his paternal grandmother. Cabaye has a younger brother, Geoffrey, who also pursued football in lower divisions. Growing up in the industrial Nord region, he developed an early passion for football influenced by his father's background and the prominence of local clubs like RC Lens and Lille OSC. At the age of six, Cabaye joined his hometown club US Tourcoing, beginning his initial involvement in organized youth football and honing fundamental skills on the pitch.

Youth career

After playing for US Tourcoing until age 12, Cabaye joined the Lille academy in 1998, where he progressed through the youth ranks over six years, developing as a central midfielder before making his senior debut for the club in 2004. Cabaye began his international youth career with the France under-16 team in 2001, participating in the Tournoi du Val-de-Marne. He progressed through the youth ranks, featuring for the under-19 side that won the 2005 UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Northern Ireland, where he started in key matches including the final against England, which France won 3–1. Cabaye then represented the France under-21 team from 2006 to 2008, earning 16 caps and scoring 3 goals during qualification for the 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Championship and friendly matches, with his debut coming on 15 August 2006 against Belgium. This experience at the under-21 level honed his skills as a central midfielder.

Club career

Lille

Cabaye made his professional debut for Lille during the 2004–05 Ligue 1 season, appearing in six matches as he began his gradual integration into the senior squad. From 2004 to 2008, he featured in 91 Ligue 1 appearances, scoring 11 goals, while developing into a reliable central midfielder noted for his accurate passing range and defensive tenacity. His contributions grew steadily, including 13 league goals in the 2009–10 season, his career high. Between 2008 and 2011, Cabaye solidified his status as a cornerstone of the midfield, accumulating 100 Ligue 1 appearances and 19 goals over these three seasons. He excelled particularly in the 2009–10 campaign, netting 13 goals and providing seven assists, which underscored his growing influence in both attack and build-up play. In the 2010–11 season, Cabaye played a pivotal role in Lille's triumphant domestic double, starting all 36 Ligue 1 matches and delivering nine assists as the team clinched the title for the first time since 1954. He also featured throughout the Coupe de France run, playing the full match in the 1–0 final victory over Paris Saint-Germain at the Stade de France. His commanding performances extended to European competition, helping Lille navigate the UEFA Champions League group stage against strong opponents including Inter Milan. Over his seven-year stint at Lille, Cabaye amassed 190 Ligue 1 appearances and 30 goals, capping his time there with a transfer to Newcastle United in June 2011 for a reported €5 million fee.

Newcastle United

Cabaye joined Newcastle United from Lille on 1 July 2011, signing a five-year contract for a transfer fee of €5 million. He made an immediate impact in his debut Premier League season of 2011–12, featuring in 34 league matches and scoring four goals, while adding one more in the EFL Cup, contributing to Newcastle's fifth-place finish and qualification for European competition. His adaptation to the physical intensity of English football was marked by strong tackling and precise passing, earning praise from manager Alan Pardew for his work rate and leadership qualities. In the 2012–13 season, Cabaye solidified his role as a midfield linchpin during Newcastle's run to the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals, where he made nine appearances without scoring but provided defensive solidity and key assists. Overall that year, he played 38 matches across all competitions, netting six goals in the Premier League, including notable strikes from free kicks against Reading and Stoke City, and a penalty against Southampton. His tenacity in duels and expertise in set-pieces became hallmarks, with Pardew highlighting his ability to "drive the team forward" amid a challenging domestic campaign that ended in 16th place. Cabaye occasionally captained the side, such as in a November 2013 match against Norwich City, stepping in for Cheick Tiote and demonstrating his growing influence. His performances endeared him to Newcastle fans, who still chant his name years later, viewing him as a symbol of commitment during a period of squad-building with French talent. The 2013–14 season brought challenges for Cabaye, as a disputed £10 million bid from Arsenal in August led him to refuse selection for early matches, resulting in a disciplinary issue and limited playing time initially. He returned in September but featured in only 19 Premier League games before his departure, scoring seven goals, including a brace of long-range efforts against Liverpool in October. Groin issues from the previous year lingered as a minor factor, but the primary disruption was the ongoing transfer speculation. On 29 January 2014, Newcastle sold him to Paris Saint-Germain for €20 million, ending his tenure after 93 appearances and 18 goals across all competitions.

Paris Saint-Germain

In January 2014, Yohan Cabaye transferred from Newcastle United to Paris Saint-Germain for a fee of approximately €20 million, signing a contract until June 2017. He joined mid-season to bolster the midfield, primarily serving as depth behind established starters Marco Verratti and Blaise Matuidi in Laurent Blanc's system. His experience from the Premier League helped him adapt quickly, though he often featured as a rotational player in a highly competitive unit that included Thiago Motta and Javier Pastore. During his time at PSG, Cabaye contributed to significant domestic success, making 39 league appearances and scoring one goal across the 2013–14 and 2014–15 seasons. In 2013–14, he helped the team secure the Ligue 1 title and the Coupe de la Ligue, appearing in key matches as PSG dominated French football. The following season, 2014–15, saw even greater achievements with a domestic treble comprising the Ligue 1 title, Coupe de France, and Coupe de la Ligue, plus the Trophée des Champions; Cabaye's versatility in central midfield provided crucial stability during the campaign. Limited starting opportunities under Blanc, with only 13 league starts in 2014–15 amid intense competition, prompted Cabaye's departure in the summer of 2015. He joined Crystal Palace on a permanent three-year deal for €10 million, marking the end of his brief but trophy-filled stint at PSG.

Crystal Palace

Yohan Cabaye returned to the Premier League in July 2015, signing a three-year contract with Crystal Palace from Paris Saint-Germain for a club-record fee of £10 million. The move reunited him with manager Alan Pardew, under whom he had previously played at Newcastle United, and brought valuable experience from PSG's title-winning campaigns to a Palace side aiming for mid-table stability. Cabaye quickly established himself as a midfield anchor, offering composure and tactical intelligence that helped solidify the team's defensive structure during challenging periods. In his debut season, Cabaye played a pivotal role in Crystal Palace's memorable run to the 2016 FA Cup final, where they faced Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on 21 May 2016, ultimately losing 2–1 after extra time. His consistent performances extended across three seasons, during which he made 96 appearances in the Premier League and scored 9 goals, often stepping up to provide leadership in the absence of key players and contributing to the club's survival in the top flight amid relegation pressures. Cabaye's ability to stabilize the midfield was particularly evident in high-stakes matches, where his passing range and work rate influenced Palace's counter-attacking style. Cabaye's contract expired at the end of the 2017–18 season, leading to his departure from Crystal Palace as a free agent in June 2018. Over his time at Selhurst Park, he became a respected figure for his professionalism and reliability, helping the team navigate tough campaigns that saw them flirt with the relegation zone before finishing 11th in his final year.

Al-Nasr

In July 2018, Yohan Cabaye joined Al-Nasr in the UAE Pro League on a free transfer from Crystal Palace, signing a two-year contract as he sought a different challenge outside Europe for the first time in his career. The 32-year-old French international, who had established himself as a leader during his three seasons in the Premier League, was expected to bring tactical acumen and midfield stability to a squad aiming to compete at the top of the Arabian Gulf League. Cabaye adapted to the faster-paced, heat-intensive environment of UAE football, starting in Al-Nasr's early league matches and contributing to the team's build-up play with his passing range honed from European top-flight experience. In the 2018–19 UAE Pro League season, he made 12 appearances and scored 1 goal, while totaling 17 outings and 2 goals across all competitions, often providing mentorship to younger teammates amid the cultural shift from England's physical demands to the league's technical emphasis. However, his role diminished due to the team's struggles—Al-Nasr sat ninth in the table after a poor start—and internal dynamics, including limited starts as the club adjusted to inconsistent results. In January 2019, following the appointment of new head coach Iván Leko, Al-Nasr terminated Cabaye's contract early to free up a foreign player slot and restructure the squad, marking the end of his brief six-month stint abroad. This move, which allowed the club to sign reinforcements amid relegation concerns, served as a transitional phase for Cabaye toward the later stages of his playing career.

Saint-Étienne

In January 2019, Cabaye left Al-Nasr after a brief stint in the UAE Pro League, becoming a free agent before signing a one-year contract with AS Saint-Étienne on 27 August 2019. The 33-year-old returned to Ligue 1 as a central midfielder, bringing international experience from 48 caps with France to bolster the team's midfield depth. In the 2019–20 season, he made 15 appearances in Ligue 1, providing one assist but no goals, while accumulating 862 minutes on the pitch. Across all competitions, including the Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue, and UEFA Europa League, Cabaye featured in 21 matches, scoring once—a consolation header in a Coupe de la Ligue semifinal penalty shootout loss to Paris Saint-Germain on 8 January 2020. As a veteran presence, Cabaye offered leadership and tactical insight in midfield, emphasizing mental resilience and collective effort in interviews during the campaign's tense relegation battle. His influence contributed to Saint-Étienne's survival in Ligue 1, as the club finished 15th and avoided the drop amid a challenging season marked by inconsistent results. However, Cabaye's time at the club was hampered by fluctuating form and injuries, limiting his starts to 12 in Ligue 1. His final competitive appearance came on 8 March 2020, a 1–1 draw against Bordeaux, after which a groin injury sidelined him for the remainder of the season.

International career

Youth career

Cabaye began his international youth career with the France under-16 team in 2001, participating in the Tournoi du Val-de-Marne. He progressed through the youth ranks, featuring for the under-19 side that won the 2005 UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Northern Ireland, where he started in key matches including the semi-final against Germany (3–2 win) and the final against England, which France won 3–1. Cabaye then represented the France under-21 team from 2006 to 2008, earning 16 caps and scoring 3 goals during qualification for the 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Championship and friendly matches, with his debut coming on 15 August 2006 against Belgium. This experience at the under-21 level honed his skills as a central midfielder and positioned him for elevation to the senior national team. His transition to senior international football occurred in August 2010, when he received his first call-up to the France squad under manager Laurent Blanc while playing for Lille.

Senior career

Cabaye made his debut for the senior France national team on 11 August 2010, coming on as a substitute in a friendly match against Norway that ended in a 1–2 defeat. Under manager Laurent Blanc, he quickly established himself as a reliable central midfielder, known for his tactical discipline and passing range, earning a total of 48 caps and scoring 4 goals between 2010 and 2016. His four international goals came against Luxembourg (FIFA World Cup qualifier, 2010), Albania (FIFA World Cup qualifier, 2013), Armenia (UEFA Euro qualifier, 2014), and Ukraine (UEFA Euro 2012). His contributions were particularly notable in qualifying campaigns, where he netted goals that aided France's progression to major tournaments. Cabaye was selected for UEFA Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine, starting in two group stage matches (against England and Ukraine) as France advanced to the quarter-finals with a 2–0 victory over hosts Ukraine on 15 June, in which he scored the second goal with a low drive from outside the box—his first in a major tournament. He also started the quarter-final against Spain. Despite a strong showing, France exited the competition after a 0–2 loss to Spain in the quarter-finals. Two years later, at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Cabaye played in four matches, including the group stage wins over Honduras and Switzerland, the round-of-16 win over Nigeria, and the quarter-final defeat to Germany (0–1). He was suspended for the group match against Ecuador due to accumulated yellow cards. His role in midfield provided defensive solidity during France's run to the knockout stage. Cabaye's international career peaked at UEFA Euro 2016, the tournament hosted on home soil, where he made two appearances (starting against Albania in the group stage and substituting against the Republic of Ireland in the round of 16) as France reached the semi-finals for the first time since 1986. His goals during the Euro 2016 qualifiers, including a strike against Armenia, helped secure France's qualification with a perfect record in Group I. Following the tournament, Cabaye withdrew from national team duty in 2016, citing a desire to concentrate on club performances amid increasing competition in midfield. This marked the end of his senior international tenure, during which he contributed to France's resurgence under Didier Deschamps.

Post-playing career

Retirement

Yohan Cabaye officially announced his retirement from professional football on 19 February 2021, at the age of 35, following the expiration of his one-year contract with Saint-Étienne at the end of the 2019–20 season. He had not made a competitive appearance since March 2020, during his brief stint with the club. The decision was influenced by a combination of cumulative injuries that had plagued his later career stages, including limitations during his time at Saint-Étienne where he featured in only 21 matches across all competitions, including 15 in Ligue 1, as well as a growing emphasis on family priorities and a desire to transition into coaching. In his retirement statement, Cabaye expressed profound emotion over ending a 17-year professional journey, crediting his five children for providing love and strength through challenging periods, including injury setbacks. Reflecting on his accomplishments, Cabaye highlighted a career encompassing 542 club appearances across all competitions and 48 caps for the France national team, where he contributed to major tournaments like UEFA Euro 2012 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Immediately following his announcement, he voiced strong interest in pursuing roles in youth development and coaching, aiming to quickly re-enter the sport in a mentorship capacity, potentially in France or England.

Coaching roles

Following his retirement from professional football in 2021, Yohan Cabaye transitioned into youth development at Paris Saint-Germain, where he had previously played from 2014 to 2015. He joined the club ahead of the 2021–22 season as sporting coordinator for the youth academy, with a primary focus on talent scouting, player development, and fostering technical skills among young prospects. In 2023, Cabaye was promoted to deputy sporting director of the academy, expanding his responsibilities to include oversight of training programs for the U19 and reserve teams, emphasizing tactical and physical preparation to bridge the gap to senior levels. By October 2024, he advanced further to the role of sporting director for PSG's youth and pre-youth academy, where he pilots the overall strategy for player progression, including integration into the first team. As of November 2025, Cabaye continues in this position at PSG, contributing to the promotion of several academy talents to the senior squad and maintaining a commitment to long-term development amid reported internal discussions, without yet venturing into senior team coaching roles.

Personal life

Family

Cabaye married Fiona in June 2010 after meeting her in 2008. The couple had three daughters: Myla, born in 2009; Charlize, born in 2013; and Romy, born in 2015. They divorced in 2016. Since 2016, Cabaye has been in a relationship with Laëtitia Bernardini, a former acquaintance of his ex-wife. Together, they have one daughter, Linoï, born in 2016, and one son, Maïan, born in 2017. Throughout his career, Cabaye has highlighted the significant influence of his family on major decisions, particularly relocations that prioritized proximity to his children and relatives in northern France, such as his 2014 transfer to Paris Saint-Germain, which placed him just an hour from Lille by train.

Heritage and public life

Yohan Cabaye is of Vietnamese descent through his paternal grandmother, who has been a significant influence in his life by instilling core values that keep him grounded. In interviews, he has expressed curiosity about his multicultural roots, noting his pride in this heritage and interest from Vietnamese fans in his career, while his brother Geoffrey once considered representing Vietnam internationally. Cabaye has voiced a desire to visit Vietnam to explore his grandmother's upbringing and culture, describing it as a journey of personal discovery despite his busy schedule preventing it thus far. Cabaye's public life has included notable media incidents related to his personal relationships, particularly a 2016 spat with his ex-wife, Fiona Cabaye, who accused him on social media of abandoning her while pregnant with their third child. The dispute, which involved his then-new partner Laëtitia Bernardini—a former friend of Fiona's—escalated to a French court case in 2017 where Fiona faced charges of public defamation for online insults toward Bernardini. Cabaye described the ordeal as deeply hurtful to him and his family, impacting his form during Euro 2016 and his time at Paris Saint-Germain, though he emphasized protecting his children's privacy and avoiding further public commentary. In 2025 reports, Cabaye continues his relationship with model Laëtitia Bernardini, with whom he shares two young children, maintaining a stable partnership years after the earlier controversies. Post-retirement, Cabaye has adopted a low-profile public persona, focusing on privacy while occasionally appearing at events like Newcastle United's 2023 Carabao Cup final buildup.

Career statistics

Club

Yohan Cabaye's club career spanned multiple leagues and competitions, accumulating 549 appearances, 71 goals, and 57 assists in total.

Lille (2004–2011)

SeasonCompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssists
2004/05Ligue 1600
2004/05Coupe de France200
2004/05UEFA Cup400
2004/05Coupe de la Ligue200
2005/06Ligue 12612
2005/06Coupe de France300
2005/06UEFA Cup200
2005/06Coupe de la Ligue200
2005/06UEFA Champions League200
2006/07Ligue 12231
2006/07UEFA Champions League600
2006/07Coupe de France210
2006/07Coupe de la Ligue100
2006/07UEFA Champions League Qualifying200
2007/08Ligue 13673
2007/08Coupe de France200
2007/08Coupe de la Ligue100
2008/09Ligue 13245
2008/09Coupe de France310
2009/10Ligue 132138
2009/10UEFA Europa League811
2009/10Coupe de la Ligue200
2009/10UEFA Europa League Qualifying411
2010/11Ligue 13629
2010/11Coupe de France500
2010/11UEFA Europa League602
2010/11Coupe de la Ligue120
2010/11UEFA Europa League Qualifying210
Club total: 252 appearances, 37 goals, 32 assists.

Newcastle United (2011–2014)

SeasonCompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssists
2011/12Premier League3446
2011/12FA Cup200
2011/12EFL Cup211
2012/13Premier League2662
2012/13UEFA Europa League900
2013/14Premier League1973
2013/14EFL Cup100
Club total: 93 appearances, 18 goals, 12 assists.

Paris Saint-Germain (2013–2015)

SeasonCompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssists
2013/14Ligue 11502
2013/14UEFA Champions League411
2013/14Coupe de la Ligue200
2014/15Ligue 12411
2014/15Coupe de France410
2014/15UEFA Champions League500
2014/15Coupe de la Ligue300
Club total: 57 appearances, 3 goals, 4 assists.

Crystal Palace (2015–2018)

SeasonCompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssists
2015/16Premier League3351
2015/16FA Cup611
2015/16EFL Cup100
2016/17Premier League3243
2016/17FA Cup100
2016/17EFL Cup200
2017/18Premier League3101
2017/18FA Cup100
2017/18EFL Cup200
Club total: 109 appearances, 10 goals, 6 assists.

Al-Nasr (2018–2019)

SeasonCompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssists
2018/19UAE Pro League1212
2018/19UAE League Cup510
Club total: 17 appearances, 2 goals, 2 assists.

AS Saint-Étienne (2019–2020)

SeasonCompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssists
2019/20Ligue 11501
2019/20Coupe de France400
2019/20Coupe de la Ligue110
2019/20UEFA Europa League100
Club total: 21 appearances, 1 goal, 1 assist.

International

Cabaye earned 48 caps and scored 4 goals for the senior France national team from his debut in 2010 until his retirement from international football in 2016. His contributions spanned multiple competitions, with the majority of his appearances coming in friendlies and major tournament matches. The breakdown of his senior international statistics by competition is as follows:
CompetitionAppearancesGoals
Friendlies303
European Qualifiers60
UEFA Euro 201251
FIFA World Cup 201430
UEFA Euro 201640
Total484
All data sourced from Transfermarkt records. At youth level, Cabaye featured for France's under-19 and under-21 teams, recording 10 caps and 3 goals with the U19 side between 2004 and 2005, and 14 caps and 1 goal with the U21 side from 2006 to 2008. Including these youth appearances, Cabaye amassed approximately 80 international caps throughout his career with French national teams.

Honours

Club honours

During his time at Lille OSC, Yohan Cabaye contributed to the club's domestic double in the 2010–11 season, securing the Ligue 1 title and the Coupe de France. As a central midfielder, he featured in 36 Ligue 1 matches that season, providing defensive solidity and key assists in Lille's title-winning campaign under manager Rudi Garcia. Cabaye later added to his collection of club honours with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), where he won back-to-back Ligue 1 titles in 2013–14 and 2014–15. He also lifted the Coupe de la Ligue in both 2013–14 (starting in the final victory over Olympique Lyonnais) and 2014–15, as well as the Coupe de France in 2014–15. These successes came during a period of squad depth at PSG, where Cabaye made 39 Ligue 1 appearances across his tenure, often rotating in midfield to support the team's dominance. Cabaye did not win any major individual awards at club level, though his consistent performances were integral to these collective triumphs.

International honours

Cabaye began his international career with the French youth teams, where he achieved significant success at the under-19 level. He was a key member of the France U19 squad that won the UEFA European Under-19 Championship in 2005, held in Northern Ireland, defeating Germany 3–2 in the semi-final and England 3–1 in the final. During the tournament, he scored the decisive goal in a 3–2 semi-final victory over Germany. At the senior level, Cabaye earned 48 caps for France between 2010 and 2016, featuring in major tournaments but securing no titles. He represented France at UEFA Euro 2012, where the team reached the quarter-finals, and at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, advancing to the same stage after topping their group and defeating Switzerland in the round of 16. His most notable senior achievement came at UEFA Euro 2016, co-hosted by France, where he appeared in two matches as the team progressed to the final, defeating Iceland 5–2 in the quarter-finals and Germany 2–0 after extra time in the semi-finals before losing 1–0 to Portugal after extra time, finishing as runners-up.

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