Andy Delort

Basic profile

• Full name: Andy Delort
• Date of birth: January 9, 1991
• Place of birth: Nice, France
• Nationality: French and Algerian (represents Algeria at international level)
• Position: Forward / Striker

Club career (selected highlights, including Montpellier)

• Early career: Came through youth systems in France, including Cavigal Nice and AS Cannes.
• Montpellier HSC: Delort joined Montpellier in 2014 (initially on loan from Tours FC before signing permanently). He played as a forward and contributed goals and physical presence up front during his time with the club.
• Later clubs: After Montpellier, Delort went on to play for Wigan Athletic (loan, brief), Caen, and then had a notable spell at Toulouse FC where he was prolific in Ligue 1. He later joined OGC Nice (his hometown club) and then moved to FC Nantes. He also had a spell at Reims and, more recently, played for clubs outside France.

International career

• Although born in France, Delort opted to represent Algeria internationally. He received his first call-ups and has appeared for the Algeria national team, including being part of squads for African Cup of Nations qualification and other competitions.

Playing style

• Strong, physical centre-forward with good hold-up play, aerial ability and a knack for scoring in the box. Useful as a target man but also capable of linking play and finishing chances.

Notable facts

• Delort has been recognized for his goal-scoring in Ligue 1, particularly during his time at Toulouse where he emerged as one of the league’s consistent scorers.
• He has been a late bloomer, with his most productive years coming in his mid-to-late 20s.

Information above is current through mid-2024; for latest club and stats, consult a live sports database or the club’s official site.