OLIVIER DACOURT
Number
#4
Nationality
France
Team
STRASBOURG
(France)
Coach
JACKY DUGUEPEROUX
Position
LW (Left Wing)
| Passing (P) | Shooting (V) | Heading (H) | Tackling (T) | Control (C) | Speed (S) | Finishing (F) | Total | Bargain | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 2.8 | £600k |
Olivier Dacourt
- Full name: Olivier Dacourt
- Date of birth: 25 September 1974
- Place of birth: Montreuil-sous-Bois, France
- Nationality: French
- Primary position: Central/defensive midfielder
Club career (highlights)
- Le Havre — Youth and early senior career (1991–1996): Developed at Le Havre AC and broke into the first team.
- Séville/Strasbourg note: Olivier Dacourt played for RC Strasbourg Alsace on loan during the 1996–1997 season, making his Ligue 1 impact there before moving on to other French clubs.
- Lens (1997–1998): Continued to establish himself in Ligue 1.
- Everton (1999–2000): Moved to the English Premier League — impressed with his tenacious midfield play.
- Leeds United (2000–2003): Key midfielder for Leeds during their strong early-2000s period, including Champions League participation.
- Roma (2003–2006): Transferred to AS Roma and contributed in Serie A.
- Inter Milan (2006–2008): Part of Inter's squad; later had loan spells (e.g., Fulham).
- Later career: Returned to France with RFC Strasbourg was earlier — after Italy and England spells he wound down his career with shorter stints, officially retiring in the late 2000s.
International career
- France national team caps: Dacourt earned multiple caps for Les Bleus, featuring mainly in the early-to-mid 2000s and participating in qualifiers and international fixtures.
Playing style
- A hard-working, combative central/defensive midfielder known for tackling, ball-winning, tactical awareness and ability to recycle possession — often used to provide balance in midfield and protect the back line.
Notable achievements
- Established himself in top European leagues (Ligue 1, Premier League, Serie A) and played in the UEFA Champions League with Leeds United.
- Contributed to title-challenging squads in Italy and England; remembered for consistent defensive midfield performances.
Quick reference — Strasbourg connection
- Olivier Dacourt played for RC Strasbourg on loan in the 1996–1997 season early in his career, which helped raise his profile in French top-flight football.