Mickaël Madar
Mickaël Madar | |
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| Born | May 8, 1968 Paris, France |
| Occupation(s) | Footballer (retired), football analyst |
| Years active | 1980s–2002 (player) |
| Known for | Playing as a striker for France national team and clubs including Sochaux, Cannes, Monaco, Deportivo de La Coruña, Everton, Paris Saint-Germain; football analyst on Canal+ |
Mickaël Madar (born 8 May 1968) is a retired French professional football striker. He has played for the France national team and currently serves as a football analyst on the French television network Canal+.
Playing career
Originating from Paris, Madar launched his professional journey at Sochaux. After a single season with Laval, he returned to Sochaux. In 1992, he transferred to Cannes before moving on to Monaco in 1994.
In 1996, Madar joined Spanish side Deportivo de La Coruña, but a leg fracture forced him out for an entire year. Following one season, disagreements with newly appointed coach Carlos Alberto Silva prompted his exit.
Following his recovery, Madar signed with English club Everton in January 1998, managed by Howard Kendall at the time. During two partial seasons, he appeared in 19 league games and netted six goals, including one on his debut against Crystal Palace. One memorable moment was missing a crucial open goal in the Merseyside derby, which concluded in a 1–1 draw.
Madar returned to France in December 1998, joining Paris Saint-Germain. He later moved to Créteil in 2001 before retiring from professional football in 2002.
On the international stage, Madar earned three caps for the French national team and was included in the squad for UEFA Euro 1996.
Post-football career
Upon retiring from playing, Madar transitioned into a role as a football commentator on French channel Canal+. Additionally, he owns a boutique specializing in women's fashion.