Éric Rabésandratana: profile
Éric Rabésandratana (born 18 September 1972 in Épinay-sur-Seine, France) is a former Malagasy footballer who played as a midfielder.
Rabésandratana made the step into senior football with A.S. Nancy-Lorraine in 1990. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries between 1990 and 2007. His most appearances came at A.S. Nancy-Lorraine (1990–1997), where he made 231 appearances and scored 35 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 406 appearances and 46 goals.
At international level, Rabésandratana represented Madagascar (2007), earning 1 cap and scoring 0 goals. Before committing to Madagascar, he had represented France U21 and France military.
Épinay-sur-Seine has produced 3 footballers in our database, including Abdoulahy Sangaré and Karim Djellabi.
Nationality explained: Why does Éric Rabésandratana play for Madagascar?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2007 (aged about 35)
- Club career
- 1990–2007 (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: France, Greece and Belgium
- Club goals per game
- 0.11 (46 in 406)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 93% of Malagasy internationals on record
- Latest move
- R.A.E.C. Mons (2004)
- Shares a birthday with
- Sidny Lopes Cabral, Anice Badri and Ludovic Assemoassa (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1997 |  A.S. Nancy-Lorraine |
Ligue 2 | 231 | 35 |
| 1997–2001 | Paris Saint-Germain FC |
Ligue 1 | 101 | 5 |
| 2001–2002 |  AEK Athens F.C. |
Super League Greece | 0 | 0 |
| 2003–2004 | LB Châteauroux |
Championnat National 1 | – | – |
| 2004–2007 |  R.A.E.C. Mons |
Belgian Pro League | 74 | 6 |
| Total | 406 | 46 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–1994 | France U21 |
Under-21 | – | – |
| 1994–1997 | France U21 |
Under-21 | – | – |
| 2007 |  Madagascar |
Senior | 1 | 0 |
| — | France military |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Éric Rabésandratana?
Éric Rabésandratana was born on 18 September 1972, which makes him 54 years old.
Where was Éric Rabésandratana born?
Éric Rabésandratana was born in Épinay-sur-Seine, France.
Which national team does Éric Rabésandratana play for?
Éric Rabésandratana played international football for Madagascar. He has 1 cap and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Éric Rabésandratana played for?
Éric Rabésandratana's recorded clubs are A.S. Nancy-Lorraine, Paris Saint-Germain FC, AEK Athens F.C., LB Châteauroux and R.A.E.C. Mons.
How tall is Éric Rabésandratana?
Éric Rabésandratana is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Éric Rabésandratana play?
Éric Rabésandratana played as a midfielder.