Loïc Rémy

Who is Loïc Rémy?

Loïc Rémy is a French international footballer who plays for English Premier League club Newcastle United, on loan from English Championship club Queens Park Rangers. Rémy primarily plays in the striker role, but also operates on the wings and as a forward. Rémy was described by his former manager Didier Deschamps as "a young international who is fast and powerful with huge potential".

Born in Rillieux-la-Pape, Rhône, Rémy began his career playing for a local youth club in his home city of Lyon. In 1999, he joined the biggest club in the city, Olympique Lyonnais, and spent six years in the club's youth academy. In 2005, he was promoted to the senior team and struggled to establish himself in three seasons under managers Gérard Houllier and Alain Perrin. In 2008, he was loaned out to RC Lens and, after a successful stint, was purchased by OGC Nice ahead of the 2008–09 season. With Nice, Rémy flourished in the lead striker role scoring over 25 goals in his two years with the club. In 2010, after enduring interest from several clubs domestically and abroad, Rémy joined the defending champions Marseille on a five-year contract. The transfer had initially been put on hold due to medical issues.