Florian Lejeune
Born: May 20, 1991 (age 33)
Height: 6' 2.5" (190cm)
Hometown: Paris, France
Nationality:
French
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Position: Defender
Team: Rayo Vallecano (no. 24)
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Career History | ||
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Senior | 2011-2014 | Villarreal |
→ 2013-2014 | Brest (loan) | |
2014-2015 | Girona | |
2015-2016 | Manchester City | |
→ 2015-2016 | Girona (loan) | |
2016-2017 | Eibar | |
2017-2021 | Newcastle United | |
→ 2020-2021 | Alaves (loan) | |
2021-2023 | Alaves | |
→ 2022-2023 | Rayo Vallecano (loan) | |
2023- | Rayo Vallecano |
Sports Mole has 167 articles about Florian Lejeune. Articles 1 to 40:
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Preview: Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 17, 12:12
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Preview: Rayo Vallecano vs. Getafe - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Rayo Vallecano and Getafe, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 11, 14:26
![Rayo Vallecano's Alvaro Garcia celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on January 31, 2024 Rayo Vallecano's Alvaro Garcia celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on January 31, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Celta Vigo vs. Rayo Vallecano - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Celta Vigo and Rayo Vallecano, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 29, 10:25
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Preview: Cadiz vs. Atletico Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Cadiz and Atletico Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 7, 18:20
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Preview: Rayo Vallecano vs. Las Palmas - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Rayo Vallecano and Las Palmas, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 18, 11:02
![Barcelona coach Xavi before the match on October 4, 2023 Barcelona coach Xavi before the match on October 4, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Xavi says Barcelona must 'change their mentality' after Rayo Vallecano draw
Barcelona boss Xavi says that his side must 'change their mentality' if they are to be successful this season, following Saturday's 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano.
Nov 25, 16:10
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Preview: Rayo Vallecano vs. Alaves - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's La Liga clash between Rayo Vallecano and Alaves, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 13, 16:26
![Rayo Vallecano's Raul de Tomas celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on May 24, 2023 Rayo Vallecano's Raul de Tomas celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on May 24, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Almeria vs. Rayo Vallecano - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's La Liga clash between Almeria and Rayo Vallecano, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 9, 09:58
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Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Rayo Vallecano - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's friendly clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Rayo Vallecano, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 4, 08:52
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Preview: Real Betis vs. Rayo Vallecano - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's La Liga clash between Real Betis and Rayo Vallecano, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 13, 20:21
![Rayo Vallecano coach Andoni Iraola at half time on April 9, 2023 Rayo Vallecano coach Andoni Iraola at half time on April 9, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Rayo Vallecano vs. Real Valladolid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's La Liga clash between Rayo Vallecano and Real Valladolid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 2, 16:59
![Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring against Manchester United on February 23, 2023 Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring against Manchester United on February 23, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Rayo Vallecano vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's La Liga clash between Rayo Vallecano and Barcelona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 24, 17:19
![Real Betis head coach Manuel Pellegrini on March 9, 2023 Real Betis head coach Manuel Pellegrini on March 9, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Real Betis vs. Real Sociedad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's La Liga clash between Real Betis and Real Sociedad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 23, 08:52
![Real Sociedad coach Imanol Alguacil reacts on March 9, 2023 Real Sociedad coach Imanol Alguacil reacts on March 9, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Real Sociedad vs. Rayo Vallecano - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Real Sociedad and Rayo Vallecano, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 20, 09:15
![Rayo Vallecano's Santi Comesana celebrates scoring against Real Madrid on November 7, 2022 Rayo Vallecano's Santi Comesana celebrates scoring against Real Madrid on November 7, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Rayo Vallecano vs. Osasuna - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's La Liga clash between Rayo Vallecano and Osasuna, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 12, 09:33
![Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil celebrates after scoring against Bournemouth in the Premier League on February 27, 2019 Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil celebrates after scoring against Bournemouth in the Premier League on February 27, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Mesut Ozil's five greatest goals for Arsenal
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Mar 22, 13:25
![Sevilla coach Jorge Sampaoli before the match on February 5, 2023 Sevilla coach Jorge Sampaoli before the match on February 5, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Sevilla vs. Osasuna - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Sevilla and Osasuna, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 24, 16:42
![Rayo Vallecano's Santi Comesana celebrates scoring against Real Madrid on November 7, 2022 Rayo Vallecano's Santi Comesana celebrates scoring against Real Madrid on November 7, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Girona vs. Rayo Vallecano - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's La Liga clash between Girona and Rayo Vallecano, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 27, 15:45
![Sevilla's Youssef En-Nesyri celebrates scoring their first goal with Joan Jordan on October 25, 2022 Sevilla's Youssef En-Nesyri celebrates scoring their first goal with Joan Jordan on October 25, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Sevilla vs. Rayo Vallecano - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Sevilla and Rayo Vallecano, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 27, 12:43
![Rayo Vallecano coach Andoni Iraola during the match on March 3, 2022 Rayo Vallecano coach Andoni Iraola during the match on March 3, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Osasuna vs. Rayo Vallecano - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Osasuna and Rayo Vallecano, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 2, 15:28
![Rayo Vallecano coach Andoni Iraola during the match on March 3, 2022 Rayo Vallecano coach Andoni Iraola during the match on March 3, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Rayo Vallecano vs. Mallorca - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Rayo Vallecano and Mallorca, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 25, 16:06
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Preview: Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 11, 18:50
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Preview: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Alaves - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's pre-season clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Alaves, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 18, 11:30
![Osasuna coach Jagoba Arrasate reacts on February 19, 2022 Osasuna coach Jagoba Arrasate reacts on February 19, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Osasuna vs. Alaves - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Osasuna and Alaves, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 8, 22:33
![Barcelona's Luuk de Jong celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on January 12, 2022 Barcelona's Luuk de Jong celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on January 12, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Alaves vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
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Jan 21, 10:41
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Preview: Real Betis vs. Alaves - prediction, team news, lineups
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Jan 16, 17:24
![Rayo Vallecano's Radamel Falcao celebrates scoring against Barcelona in La Liga on October 27, 2021 Rayo Vallecano's Radamel Falcao celebrates scoring against Barcelona in La Liga on October 27, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Rayo Vallecano vs. Alaves - prediction, team news, lineups
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Dec 16, 11:01
![Sevilla coach Julen Lopetegui reacts on September 14, 2021 Sevilla coach Julen Lopetegui reacts on September 14, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Sevilla vs. Alaves - prediction, team news, lineups
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Nov 18, 17:02
![Real Betis' Nabil Fekir celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on September 30, 2021 Real Betis' Nabil Fekir celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on September 30, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Alaves vs. Real Betis - prediction, team news, lineups
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Oct 16, 11:53
![Athletic Bilbao coach Marcelino talks to teammates at the bench on September 18, 2021 Athletic Bilbao coach Marcelino talks to teammates at the bench on September 18, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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Sep 29, 10:10
![Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone holding the ball during the match on July 31, 2021 Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone holding the ball during the match on July 31, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Alaves vs. Atletico Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
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Sep 23, 14:00
![Karim Benzema celebrates scoring for Real Madrid against Chelsea in the Champions League on April 27, 2021 Karim Benzema celebrates scoring for Real Madrid against Chelsea in the Champions League on April 27, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Alaves vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
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Aug 12, 12:23
![Newcastle United's Joseph Willock celebrates scoring against Sheffield United in the Premier League on May 19, 2021 Newcastle United's Joseph Willock celebrates scoring against Sheffield United in the Premier League on May 19, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Newcastle United 2021-22 season preview - prediction, summer signings, star player
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Aug 10, 13:00
![Newcastle defender Florian Lejeune pictured in February 2020 Newcastle defender Florian Lejeune pictured in February 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Florian Lejeune rejoins Alaves from Newcastle United
The 30-year-old returns to the Spanish outfit after a successful season-long loan last term.
Jul 22, 16:40
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Jun 2, 06:05
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May 4, 16:36
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Apr 19, 16:21
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Preview: Alaves vs. Huesca - prediction, team news, lineups
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Apr 16, 23:57
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Dec 18, 16:02
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Dec 10, 19:14