Benoît Costil

• Full name: Benoît Guy Robert Costil
• Date of birth: July 3, 1987
• Place of birth: Caen, France
• Nationality: French
• Position: Goalkeeper

Career overview (selected clubs)

• Youth clubs: Caen
• Stade Malherbe Caen (senior debut) — developed through Caen's academy and made his professional breakthrough there.
• Stade Lavallois (loan) — spent time on loan early in his career to gain first-team experience.
• En Avant de Guingamp — established himself further in Ligue 1 with consistent performances.
• FC Girondins de Bordeaux — signed for Bordeaux and served as first-choice goalkeeper for multiple seasons, becoming well known for his shot-stopping and leadership from the back.
• Later clubs: After Bordeaux, Costil continued his career with other French clubs, remaining an experienced presence in goal.

International career

• Called up to the France national team during his career and earned caps for France, including being part of squads for major competitions.

Playing style and attributes

• Strong shot-stopper with good reflexes.
• Composed under pressure and experienced in organizing the defense.
• Good at shot-stopping from close range and reliable in one-on-one situations.

Honors & notable achievements

• Regularly recognized for consistent league performances and for being one of France's reliable goalkeepers during his peak years.

Quick facts

• Wore the number typically associated with first-choice keepers at club level (often 1).
• Long professional career in France’s top two divisions (Ligue 1 and Ligue 2).