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Guy Roland DemelIvorian footballer, defender
Date of Birth: 13.06.1981
Country:  Ivory Coast |
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Early Career and Move to Arsenal
Guy Demel, a native of France with Ivorian roots, began his professional football career with Nîmes Olympique in the French second division. In 2005, at the age of 19, his talent caught the attention of English Premier League giants Arsenal. Despite joining the club, Demel never made a competitive appearance for the Gunners during his one-season stint.
Bundesliga Stints
In 2001, Demel transferred to Borussia Dortmund in the German Bundesliga. However, his debut was delayed until 2003, and he struggled to establish himself in the starting lineup. In 2005, he moved to another Bundesliga club, Hamburger SV. There, he gradually earned a place in the team, primarily playing as a right-back or midfielder.
West Ham United and International Career
On August 31, 2011, Demel joined West Ham United in the English Championship on a two-year contract. As an Ivorian-born Frenchman, Demel qualified to represent both countries internationally. He made his debut for the Ivory Coast in 2004 and went on to feature in the 2006 and 2010 Africa Cup of Nations as well as the 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cups.
