Jean Calvé
Jean Calvé | |
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| Born | April 30, 1984 Cormeilles-en-Parisis, Val-d'Oise, France |
| Occupation | Professional footballer (retired) |
| Known for | Right-back position in football |
Jean Calvé (born 30 April 1984) is a retired French professional football player who operated primarily as a right-back.
Career
Calvé's birthplace is Cormeilles-en-Parisis, located in the Val-d'Oise department.
Sheffield United
Following multiple loan assignments within France, Calvé underwent a trial at Bramall Lane in July 2010. The then-manager, Kevin Blackwell, initially opted against signing him. Nevertheless, after Blackwell's exit, his successor Gary Speed arranged for Calvé to join the Yorkshire club on a one-year loan. Calvé showed enthusiasm about potentially extending his stay beyond the loan period.
He marked his debut for the Blades by scoring his first professional goal, delivering a remarkable 35-yard strike into the upper corner against Preston North End. Despite this promising beginning, he featured in only eighteen matches during that campaign. Upon the appointment of manager Micky Adams, Calvé was considered surplus and subsequently released in April 2011.
Caen
On 22 May 2012, Calvé signed with Ligue 2 outfit Stade Malherbe Caen on a free transfer.
Honours
- Included in Ligue 2 team of the season: 2012–13