Biography
Who is Benoît Costil?
Early life and initial career
Benoît Guy Robert Costil was born in Caen, France. He began his professional football path with his hometown club, Stade Malherbe Caen. While he initially trained within their system, he only made ten appearances for the team in Ligue 1 during his early years.
Seeking more consistent playing time, he went on loan to Vannes OC during the 2008 to 2009 season. This experience in Ligue 2 helped him gain necessary experience before he moved to Sedan in 2009. During his two years with Sedan, he appeared in 76 matches and received recognition as the best goalkeeper in Ligue 2 for the 2010 to 2011 season.
Professional club career
In June 2011, he joined Rennes after signing a three-year contract. This move marked his return to top-flight football in Ligue 1. He remained a stable presence for the club, eventually leaving to join Bordeaux in 2017.
His time at Bordeaux involved significant responsibility, including serving as the team captain after he extended his contract in 2019. Although he was later named vice-captain following the arrival of Laurent Koscielny, he stayed with the squad until 2022. Following his departure from Bordeaux, he signed a one-year agreement with Auxerre in July 2022, continuing his career as a goalkeeper for the newly promoted Ligue 1 side.
International football history
Throughout his career, he represented France at the under-17, under-18, and under-21 levels. His involvement with the youth setup included participating in the Toulon Tournament in 2008. In November 2014, Didier Deschamps called him up to the senior squad for friendly matches against Albania and Sweden.
Benoît Costil was part of the French squad for UEFA Euro 2016, where he served as the third goalkeeper behind Hugo Lloris and Steve Mandanda. The team secured a silver medal after the final match against Portugal. He finally made his senior international debut on 15 November 2016 against Ivory Coast, where he captained the side during a scoreless draw and kept a clean sheet.
Personal statistics
Benoît stands 188 centimeters tall. He was born on July 3, 1987, under the zodiac sign of Cancer. His career spanned several French clubs, including Sedan, Caen, Vannes, Rennes, Bordeaux, and Auxerre. His achievements include winning the UEFA Nations League in the 2020 to 2021 season and reaching the final of the UEFA European Championship in 2016.
Birthday and age
Benoît Costil was born on July 3, 1987, which makes Benoît 39 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Benoît shares the date with 52 other famous people.
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