Eugénie Le Sommer continues to write his legend in tricolor selection. Entry into play at the very end of the game against Norway (1-0 Bleues victory), Friday evening at the Stadium in Toulouse, the 35-year-old attacker honored his 198 selections on this occasion under the jersey struck with the rooster. Record equaled!
Indeed, Eugénie Le Sommer has become the most capped player in the history of the French team, tied with Sandrine Soubeyrand. The Lyonnaise could even take the lead of this ranking alone next Tuesday. Blue will receive Iceland on behalf of the 2e Nations League Day.
Already the best manager in history
“” It is remarkable, it is a woman who has values, with the sense of sharing. It is good for an attacker, with a lot of altruism, a high mental and technical level “Said the coach Laurent Bonadei after the meeting, and add:” We need the experience of players like her, she joins Sandrine Soubeyrand who has a huge career. »»
The most capped player in the history of the Blue, Eugénie Le Sommer was already the best manager with 94 achievements. A record held since September 2020 when she reached 82 goals from Marinette Pichon. Its objective is now to reach the symbolic bar of 100 units.
Arrived in 2009 in the French team, Eugénie Le Sommer participated in ten major competitions. Three euros (2009, 2013, 2017), four World Cups (2011, 2015, 2019, 2023) and three Olympic Games (2012, 2016, 2024). Unfortunately, she has no trophy. The only black point in his international career.