Vincent Nogueira
Vincent Nogueira | |
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| Born | January 16, 1988 Besançon, France |
| Occupation(s) | Football coach, former professional footballer |
| Years active | 2007–2020 (player), 2020–present (coach) |
| Known for | Midfielder for Sochaux, Philadelphia Union, Strasbourg; head coach of Strasbourg women's team |
Vincent Nogueira (born 16 January 1988) is a retired French professional footballer of Portuguese descent who operated as a midfielder and currently serves as the head coach of the women's squad at Strasbourg.
Sochaux
Nogueira, with roots tracing back to Portugal, initiated his football journey within the youth ranks of FC Sochaux, where he celebrated victory in the Coupe Gambardella in 2007. That same year, he was elevated to Sochaux's senior team; however, his initial campaigns were disrupted by injury challenges. In August 2009, he was acknowledged as the club’s standout player, and he netted his inaugural Ligue 1 goal during the closing fixture of the 2010–11 season, aiding in a 3–1 triumph over AC Arles-Avignon. During the 2012–13 season, he notably converted two free kicks in a thrilling 3–3 draw against Lille.
Philadelphia Union
On 30 January 2014, Nogueira joined MLS side Philadelphia Union, quickly establishing himself as a regular starter by participating in 29 matches throughout the 2014 Philadelphia Union season, contributing two goals and three assists. Despite facing injury hurdles in the 2015 Philadelphia Union season, he managed to score five goals and sustained his status as a dependable creative presence.
In June 2016, midway through the 2016 Philadelphia Union season, both parties agreed to part ways due to personal health matters. He ended that season having started eight games and scoring twice.
Strasbourg
Following his departure from Philadelphia, Nogueira returned to France to sign with Ligue 2 outfit RC Strasbourg Alsace ahead of the 2016–17 season.
After completing the 2018–19 campaign, he left Annecy FC.
He decided to retire from professional play in 2020 and immediately transitioned into a coaching role at his former club, RC Strasbourg Alsace.
International career
Nogueira earned his first cap for the France U21 side on 21 August 2009 during a 2–2 stalemate against the Poland U21 team.
Coaching career
Upon hanging up his boots in May 2020, Nogueira was promptly appointed as manager of the women's team at Strasbourg. He maintained this position as of September 2022.
Personal life
In February 2016, Nogueira secured his U.S. green card, enabling him to be classified as a domestic player under MLS roster regulations.
Honours
Strasbourg
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- Living people
- 1988 births
- Footballers from Besançon
- Men's association football midfielders
- French men's footballers
- France men's under-21 international footballers
- French sportspeople of Portuguese descent
- Ligue 1 players
- Ligue 2 players
- Championnat National 2 players
- Championnat National 3 players
- Major League Soccer players
- FC Sochaux-Montbéliard players
- Philadelphia Union players
- RC Strasbourg Alsace players
- FC Annecy players
- SC Schiltigheim players
- French expatriate men's footballers
- French expatriate sportspeople in the United States
- Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States
- 21st-century French sportsmen