Florian Tardieu
Florian Tardieu | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 22, 1992 France |
| Occupation | Professional footballer |
| Years active | 2012– |
| Known for | Midfielder for Saint-Étienne |
Florian Tardieu (born 22 April 1992) is a French professional football midfielder currently representing the French club Saint-Étienne.
Career
Tardieu launched his professional journey with FC Istres, making his debut on 18 May 2012 in a 1–0 victory against Bastia. He netted his inaugural senior goal during his first league start on 31 August 2012, securing a 1–0 win over Chamois Niortais. In the summer of 2014, he committed to a four-year contract with Sochaux, a club competing in France's Ligue 2, thereby strengthening his role within the second division.
In June 2018, Tardieu expanded his career internationally by joining Zulte Waregem in the Belgian First Division A on a three-year contract, marking his entry into Belgium’s premier football league.
From 2019 onwards, he has been an integral part of Troyes, where he spent four seasons before transferring to Saint-Étienne in 2023. At his current club, he continues to play a vital role in midfield operations.