Johann Carrasso

Johann Carrasso (born 7 May 1988) is a French football player who is without club since being released by Stade de Reims in summer 2019. He is the younger brother of former France national football team goalkeeper and Bordeaux legend Cédric Carrasso.

Johann Carrasso
Carrasso with Rennes in 2010
Personal information
Full name Johann Carrasso
Date of birth (1988-05-07) 7 May 1988
Place of birth Avignon, France
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)[1]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
1997–2001 Avignon Foot
2000–2004 CF de Cavaillon
2001–2004 Le Pontet
2004–2007 Montpellier
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2010 Montpellier 41 (0)
2010–2013 Rennes 1 (0)
2011–2012 → Monaco (loan) 11 (0)
2012–2013 → Metz (loan) 23 (0)
2013–2016 Metz 54 (0)
2016–2019 Reims 42 (0)
National team
2009–2010 France U21 5 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11 May 2018

Club career

Early career

Born in Avignon, Carrasso began his career at his hometown club Avignon Foot 84. During his last year at the club, he was selected to attend the Centre de Formation de Cavaillon, an exclusive sporting club for goalkeepers.[2] During his time in Cavaillon, he trained and played with nearby club US Le Pontet.

Montpellier HSC

In 2004, Carrasso joined Montpellier's under-16 team. Following his graduation from the academy, he was promoted to the first team for the Ligue 2 2007–08 season and designated as the 2nd keeper behind Geoffrey Jourdren. He made his debut in a Coupe de la Ligue match against Dijon. He made his league debut that season, as well, on 26 October in a 2–3 loss to Clermont Foot starting in place of the injured Jourdren.[3] Following an extensive injury to Jourdren, he made three consecutive starts recording two shutouts against Niort[4] and Guingamp[5] and losing to Ajaccio 1–2.[6] He made two more proficient starts that season.

Just before the start of the 2008–09 season, Carrasso was given the role of first-choice keeper ahead of Jourdren. Over the course of the season, he recorded 12 clean sheets and, along with Montpellier's defense, allowed the third-fewest goals in the league. For his efforts, he was nominated for the Ligue 2 Goalkeeper of the Year award.

Rennes

On 29 June 2010, Rennes confirmed that the club had signed Carrasso from Montpellier on a four-year contract.[7] As a young and substitute goalkeeper, he struggled to hold down a first-team place. On 19 July 2011, he joined AS Monaco on loan for one season.[8]

Stade de Reims

Carrasso helped Stade de Reims win the 2017–18 Ligue 2, helping promote them to the Ligue 1 for the 2018–19 season.[9]

At the expiration of his contract, Carrasso left the club at the end of the 2018-19 season, having made 44 appearances since his arrival in 2016, having largely been used as a substitute goalkeeper behind first choice Edouard Mendy.

International career

Johann earned his first France youth cap with the under-18 team making his debut in the 2006 edition of the Sendai Cup. On 12 November 2009, he earned his first call-up to the France under-21 team. On 18 November 2009, he made his debut for the under-21 team against Denmark.

Honours

Reims

References
  1. "Johann Carrasso". Soccerway. Global Sports Media. Retrieved 29 December 2011.
  2. Les stages pour les gardiens
  3. "Montpellier v. Clermont Match Report".
  4. "Montpellier v. Niort Match Report".
  5. "Montpellier v. Guingamp Match Report".
  6. "Ajaccio v. Montpellier Match Report".
  7. "Rennes en signe 4 d'un coup". France Football. 29 June 2010. Archived from the original on 2 July 2010. Retrieved 29 June 2010.
  8. "Carrasso loaned to Monaco for a year". Stade Rennais. 19 July 2011. Retrieved 22 July 2011.
  9. "Ensemble, fêtons nos champions ! - Stade de Reims". 7 May 2018. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
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