Eric Descombes
Footballer
Mauritania
Defender
Eric Descombes: profile
Eric Descombes (born 25 June 1971) is a former Mauritanian footballer who played as a defender.
Descombes started out at Chico Rooks in 1995. He played for 7 clubs in 2 countries between 1995 and 2003. The busiest spell of his career was at Cincinnati Riverhawks (2000–2001): 49 appearances and 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 169 appearances and 16 goals.
At international level, Descombes represented Mauritania (2003), earning 2 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2003 (aged about 32)
- Club career
- 1995–2003 (9 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: United States and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.09 (16 in 169)
- Latest move
- Indiana Blast (2002)
- Shares a birthday with
- Victor Wanyama, Ayoub El Kaabi and Karim Matmour (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 |  Chico Rooks |
National Premier Soccer League | 26 | 5 |
| 1996 | Cascade Surge |
USL League Two | 25 | 3 |
| 1997 | Sacramento Scorpions |
30 | 7 | |
| 1997–1998 |  Southend United F.C. |
National League | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | New Orleans Storm |
A-League | 27 | 1 |
| 2000–2001 | Cincinnati Riverhawks |
USL League Two | 49 | 0 |
| 2002–2003 | Indiana Blast |
USL League Two | 12 | 0 |
| Total | 169 | 16 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Mauritania |
Senior | 2 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Eric Descombes?
Eric Descombes was born on 25 June 1971, which makes him 55 years old.
Which national team does Eric Descombes play for?
Eric Descombes played international football for Mauritania. He has 2 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Eric Descombes played for?
Eric Descombes's recorded clubs are Chico Rooks, Cascade Surge, Sacramento Scorpions, Southend United F.C., New Orleans Storm, Cincinnati Riverhawks and Indiana Blast.
What position does Eric Descombes play?
Eric Descombes played as a defender.