SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

JORDAN AMAVI
JORDAN AMAVI
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Number
#6
Nationality
France
Team
MARSEILLE (France)
Coach
ANDRE VILLAS-BOAS
Position
LB (Left Back)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
6 3 2 6 3 7 2 29 2.6 £1.1M

Player: Jordan Amavi

Full name: Jordan Christian Pascal Henri Amavi

  • Birthdate: March 8, 1994
  • Birthplace: Toulon, France
  • Nationality: French
  • Position: Left-back (can also play as left wing-back or left midfielder)
  • Preferred foot: Left

Club career (highlights):

  • Nice (youth & senior): Came through OGC Nice’s youth system and made his senior breakthrough with Nice.
  • Aston Villa: Signed for Aston Villa in 2015, featuring in the English Championship and Premier League during his spell there.
  • Marseille (Olympique de Marseille): Joined Marseille initially on loan in January 2017, with the move made permanent later that year. Became a regular left-back for OM over multiple seasons in Ligue 1 and in European competitions.
  • Later moves/loans: During his time under contract with Marseille he spent periods on loan (for example to Getafe in La Liga in early 2022). Club situations can change season to season, so current club status may differ after 2024.

International career:

  • Represented France at various youth levels, including under-20s and under-21s.
  • Earned full France national team call-ups and made senior debut in 2018.

Playing style and traits:

  • Attacking full-back comfortable bombing forward, delivering crosses and contributing to build-up play.
  • Good pace and athleticism; strength in one-on-one defending and recovery runs.
  • Injury history has at times limited continuity (notably knee and other ailments during parts of his career).

Notable facts:

  • Known for strong crossing ability and overlapping runs on the left flank.
  • Was part of Marseille squads competing in domestic cup finals and European qualification campaigns.

Note: Club affiliations and appearance statistics change over time; for the most current squad membership and stats, consult an up-to-date source such as the club website or major football databases.