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Vincent CandelaFootball player
Date of Birth: 24.10.1973
Country:  France |
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Biography of Vincent Candela
Vincent Candela is a versatile football player who is equally effective in both defense and attack. He is known for his sharp runs down the left flank and often plays as the fourth defender.
Club Career
Candela started his professional career at Toulouse from 1992 to 1995 before moving to Guingamp from 1995 to 1997. In January 1997, he joined AS Roma, where he made a name for himself. Despite his ability to play on the wing as well as in the center of defense, Candela first caught the attention of national team coaches during his performances for the provincial club Guingamp. He became the first representative of a small town with a population of just 10,000 people to be called up to the national team, a rare occurrence.
His talent did not go unnoticed by international scouts, and as a result, Candela left his homeland to play in one of the strongest national championships. He successfully endured the intense competition for a place in the starting lineup of one of the leading Serie A clubs. It is no wonder that during the recent transfer window, teams like Inter were interested in signing him. However, the new manager of Roma, Fabio Capello, refused to let go of the Frenchman, indicating that the "Giallorossi" have serious plans for Candela.
Playing Style
Candela's strong points include his ability to defend rigorously and reliably. When playing on the flank, usually on the left side, his involvement in the attack poses a constant threat to the opponent's goal due to his excellent dribbling skills.
