Ludovic Butelle Explained

Ludovic Butelle
Full Name:Ludovic Jean-Luc Butelle[1]
Birth Date:3 April 1983
Birth Place:Reims, France
Height:1.88 m
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Reims
Clubnumber:16
Youthyears1:1989–1991
Youthclubs1:FC Carnot Chatillons
Youthyears2:1991–1997
Youthclubs2:MJEP Cormontreuil
Youthyears3:1997–2001
Youthclubs3:Metz
Years1:2001–2004
Clubs1:Metz
Caps1:53
Goals1:0
Years2:2004–2009
Clubs2:Valencia
Caps2:9
Goals2:0
Years3:2005
Clubs3:Hércules (loan)
Caps3:1
Goals3:0
Years4:2007–2008
Clubs4:Valladolid (loan)
Caps4:8
Goals4:0
Years5:2008–2009
Clubs5:Lille (loan)
Caps5:4
Goals5:0
Years6:2009–2011
Clubs6:Lille
Caps6:10
Goals6:0
Years7:2010–2011
Clubs7:Nîmes (loan)
Caps7:37
Goals7:0
Years8:2011–2014
Clubs8:Arles-Avignon
Caps8:106
Goals8:0
Years9:2014–2015
Clubs9:Angers
Caps9:53
Goals9:0
Years10:2016–2018
Clubs10:Club Brugge
Caps10:59
Goals10:0
Years11:2018–2021
Clubs11:Angers
Caps11:81
Goals11:0
Years12:2021–2023
Clubs12:Red Star
Caps12:51
Goals12:0
Years13:2023–
Clubs13:Reims
Caps13:0
Goals13:0
Nationalyears1:2003–2004
Nationalteam1:France U21
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:3 July 2023

Ludovic Jean-Luc Butelle (born 3 April 1983) is a French professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Reims.

Club career

Born in Reims, Butelle began his career at Metz, in 2001–02's Ligue 1, appearing in six matches. He became a regular subsequently, after which he was signed by Spanish club Valencia in July 2004 touted as a possible replacement for aging Andrés Palop and Santiago Cañizares;[2] he also served a six-month loan at Hércules for the rest of his first season.

From 2005 to 2007, with Palop departed, Butelle eventually became backup, replacing another veteran, Juan Luis Mora. On 29 November 2006, after making his La Liga debut on 19 March 2006 in a 1–2 away loss against Racing de Santander,[3] his sole in that campaign, he extended his contract – due to expire in June 2009 – for a further three years.[4]

For 2007–08, Butelle was again loaned, this time to fellow league team Real Valladolid.[5] After starting as first-choice, he eventually lost the battle with youngster Sergio Asenjo (18) and veteran Alberto (38); after considering a return to France for the remainder of the campaign, he eventually stayed until his loan expired.[6]

However, Butelle would be loaned once more for 2008–09, now to French top division side Lille. At the season's close, the move was made permanent.

In the following years, Butelle competed in his country's Ligue 2, with Nîmes, Arles-Avignon and Angers. As Arles-Avignon's goalkeeper, Butelle was elected Goalkeeper of the Year in Ligue 2 for three consecutive seasons.

He signed a three-year contract with Angers succeeding veteran Grégory Malicki.[7] Angers achieved promotion to the Ligue 1 in 2015 after 21 years.

After a successful Ligue 1 debut with Angers, boasting a surprising third place in December 2015, Butelle signed a contract with Belgian side Club Brugge during the 2015–6 winter transfer window. Already after half a year Butelle was able to celebrate Club Bruges's first championship since 2005. He was elected Goalkeeper of the Year 2016.

After a two-year spell at Club Bruges, Butelle returned to Angers in January 2018.

Honours

Club Brugge

2015–16

2016

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Entreprise Maelleana à Agincourt (54770) . Company Maelleana in Agincourt (54770) . Figaro Entreprises . 23 December 2018 . 22 December 2019 . French.
    Web site: Ludovic Butelle . BFM Business . 22 December 2019 . French.
  2. http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=181194.html Butelle ready for Valencia
  3. News: El Valencia pierde el tren de la Liga. Valencia lose touch with League. El Mundo. Daniel. Muñoz. Spanish. 19 March 2006. 28 August 2018.
  4. http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=485113.html Butelle holds firm at Valencia
  5. News: El portero Ludovic Butelle se convierte en el primer fichaje del Valladolid. Goalkeeper Ludovic Butelle becomes Valladolid's first signing. Marca. Spanish. 11 July 2007. 8 June 2016.
  6. News: Butelle asume que debe marcharse. Butelle admits he must go. Marca. Spanish. 8 January 2008. 8 June 2016.
  7. Web site: Ludovic Butelle s'engage avec Angers SCO!. Ludovic Butelle commits to Angers SCO!. Angers SCO. French. 10 June 2014. 10 June 2014.