Kévin Anin
Kévin Anin | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 5, 1986 Le Havre, France |
| Occupation | Professional footballer (retired) |
| Years active | –2013 |
| Known for | Midfielder for Le Havre AC, FC Sochaux-Montbéliard, OGC Nice |
Kévin Anin (born 5 July 1986) is a retired French professional football player who operated primarily as a midfielder.
Career
Anin's football journey began within the youth ranks of Le Havre, a club recognized for nurturing talents such as Lassana Diarra and Charles N'Zogbia. He joined Le Havre AC in 1999 and remained there through the club's demotion to Ligue 2. During this period, multiple French clubs, including Bordeaux, Auxerre, Sochaux, and Rennes, expressed interest in acquiring him. Additionally, he underwent a trial with English side Tottenham Hotspur.
After spending approximately eighteen months at Sochaux, Anin secured a transfer to OGC Nice on 18 January 2012. The deal was reported to be a four-year agreement valued at around €2.5 million.
Road accident
On 4 June 2013, while traveling as a sleeping passenger on the A28 autoroute near Rouen, Anin was involved in a severe car crash. He suffered injuries to his arm and spine, which necessitated placement in an induced coma. Following a month of intensive hospital care, he commenced rehabilitation. Unfortunately, the accident resulted in paralysis from the waist down, bringing an end to his professional playing career. In recognition of his impact, OGC Nice retired his jersey number 17 as a mark of respect.
External links
- Archived Le Havre Profile
- Archived France Football Profile
- Archived LFP Profile