Philippe Cuervo
Philippe Cuervo | |
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| Born | August 13, 1969 France |
| Occupation | Professional footballer (retired) |
| Years active | 1987–2007 |
| Known for | Playing as a defender and midfielder for AS Saint-Étienne, Sochaux, Swindon Town, US Créteil-Lusitanos, Stade Lavallois, Red Star, Montgeron |
Philippe Cuervo (born 13 August 1969) is a retired French professional footballer who operated primarily as a defender or midfielder.
Career
Cuervo launched his professional journey with AS Saint-Étienne, where he featured in 98 matches and netted 3 goals from 1987 until 1994. He subsequently joined Sochaux, representing the club in 62 games and scoring 3 times between 1994 and 1996. After a short return to Saint-Étienne, Cuervo moved to England in 1997 to play for Swindon Town in the Football League Second Division, making 35 league appearances. Later stages of his career saw him play for French sides US Créteil-Lusitanos, Stade Lavallois, and Red Star, before concluding his playing days at Montgeron in 2007.
Over the course of his career, Cuervo showcased adaptability by performing in both defensive and midfield roles. He competed at high levels within French football (Ligue 1 and Ligue 2) and gained valuable experience abroad in the English Football League.