Jocelyn Angloma

• Full name: Jocelyn Angloma
• Date of birth: 7 September 1965
• Place of birth: Les Abymes, Guadeloupe (France)
• Nationality: French (also represented Guadeloupe later in career)
• Position: Right-back / Right wing-back

Club career highlights

• Tours (1985–1987) — Early professional years in France.
• RC Lens (1987–1990) — Established himself in Ligue 1.
• Paris Saint-Germain (1990–1991) — Short spell at one of France’s top clubs.
• Olympique de Marseille (1991–1994) — Key period; part of the squad during the early 1990s when Marseille were dominant domestically (note: Marseille’s 1993 European Cup title was later revoked due to off-field issues).
• Torino (1994–1995) — Played in Serie A for the Italian club Torino FC.
• Inter Milan (1995–1997) — Continued career in Italy with Inter.
• Valencia CF (1997–2002) — Very successful period in Spain: won La Liga (2001–02), Copa del Rey (1998–99), and UEFA Intertoto/UEFA Cup competitions were notable for the club’s rise; Angloma was an important veteran presence.
• Later years / Return to Guadeloupe — After leaving top European football, Angloma returned to play and coach in Guadeloupe and even represented the Guadeloupe national team at CONCACAF tournaments in his late 30s/early 40s.

International career

• France national team (1990–1996) — Earned 37 caps and scored 2 goals. Played for France at the 1994 FIFA World Cup and at UEFA Euro 1992 qualifying and other international fixtures.
• Guadeloupe national team (2006–2008) — Later represented Guadeloupe in regional CONCACAF competition, including the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup, after coming out of international retirement.

Style of play

• Known as an athletic, attack-minded right-back with good crossing ability and experience as a wing-back; combined defensive duties with forward runs and delivery from wide areas.

Post-playing career

• Has been involved in coaching and football development in Guadeloupe and in various ambassadorial roles.

Notable facts

• One of a small number of players to represent both France and a CONCACAF team (Guadeloupe) at senior international level (Guadeloupe is not a FIFA member but competes regionally).
• Enjoyed significant success at Valencia toward the end of his top-level European career.