José Fonte

• Full name: José Miguel da Rocha Fonte
• Date of birth: 22 December 1983
• Place of birth: Penafiel, Portugal
• Nationality: Portuguese
• Position: Centre-back (central defender)
• Primary foot: Right

Connection to Lille OSC

• Club: Lille OSC (Lille)
• Years at Lille: 2017–2018
• Competitions: Ligue 1 and domestic cup competitions
• Role: Experienced centre-back signed to bring leadership and defensive stability; appeared as a starting central defender during his time at the club

Career overview (highlights)

• Began his professional career in Portugal, featuring for clubs including Vitória de Setúbal, Vitória de Guimarães and Benfica (with loan spells).
• Had a long and successful spell in England with Crystal Palace, Southampton and West Ham United—particularly noted for many seasons at Southampton where he became club captain.
• Joined Lille in 2017, contributing veteran experience to the squad during his spell in Ligue 1.
• Internationally, Fonte earned caps for the Portugal national team and was part of Portugal’s squad that won UEFA Euro 2016.
• Known for aerial ability, positional sense, leadership and consistency as a centre-back.

Notable achievements

• UEFA European Championship winner with Portugal: UEFA Euro 2016
• Long-standing Premier League career with over a decade in England’s top flight
• Respected captain and leader at club level, especially during his time with Southampton

The above summarizes José Fonte’s profile and his association with Lille. The information focuses on his role and career highlights relevant to his time at the French club.