Jimmy Briand

• Full name: Jimmy Briand
• Date of birth: August 2, 1985
• Place of birth: Châteauroux, France
• Nationality: French
• Position: Forward / Winger (primarily right winger / second striker)
• Youth clubs:
  • 2001–2003: Stade Rennais (Rennes) youth academy
• Senior career (selected clubs):
  • 2003–2009: Stade Rennais FC (Rennes)
  • 2009–2013: Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon)
  • 2013–2018: Stade Rennais FC (return to Rennes)
  • 2018–2022: En Avant de Guingamp (Guingamp)
  • 2022–2023: FC Annecy (brief spell before retirement)
• Guingamp details:
  • Joined Guingamp in July 2018 on a free transfer after leaving Rennes.
  • Role: Experienced forward and leader in the squad, often used as striker or attacking substitute.
  • Competition level: Guingamp played in Ligue 2 for much of Briand's spell; the club had been relegated from Ligue 1 before his arrival.
  • Notable: Provided goals and experience, contributing to the team both on and off the pitch during his tenure from 2018–2022.
• International career:
  • France national team caps: 3 appearances in 2008–2009.
  • Scored 0 goals for the senior national team.
• Style of play: Versatile attacker with pace, good movement off the ball, an eye for goal and ability to play on the wing or centrally; also valued for work rate and professionalism.
• Career highlights:
  • Regular goal-scorer in Ligue 1 across multiple seasons with Rennes and Lyon.
  • Long professional career spanning two decades and several top French clubs.
• Post-playing / retirement: After leaving Guingamp, Briand had a short spell at FC Annecy; he announced retirement from professional football in 2023 and has since been linked with roles that leverage his experience (coaching, mentoring, ambassadorial roles), though specific long-term positions may vary.

Information is accurate up to 2023–2024; for match-by-match stats or latest updates, consult current club or league sources.