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Graeme Le Saux

Footballer, born in Jersey, Channel Is. A left back defender, he played in Jersey, then joined Chelsea, later moving to Blackburn Rovers, and returning to Chelsea in 1997. He joined England in 1995, and though hampered by injuries, he won 36 international caps. He transferred to Southampton (2003–5), then retired and became a television football pundit.

Graeme Le Saux
Personal information
Full name Graeme Pierre Le Saux
Date of birth 17 October 1968
Place of birth Jersey, Channel Islands
Position Left-back
Professional clubs*
Years Club Apps (goals)
1987-1993
1993-1997
1997-2003
2003-05
Chelsea
Blackburn Rovers
Chelsea
Southampton
90 (8)
129 (7)
140 (4)
44 (1)
National team
1994-2000 England 36 (1)

* Professional club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only.

Graeme Pierre Le Saux (born October 17, 1968 in Jersey) is a retired English footballer who played as a left back, though he was also skillful and pacy enough to move into midfield or even the left wing.

Le Saux started his career at St Paul's of Jersey before moving to Chelsea in 1987 after being spotted playing in a local tournament by manager John Hollins.

Le Saux arrived at Blackburn as part of wealthy benefactor Jack Walker and manager Kenny Dalglish's plan to establish the club as one of the country's top sides, and joined an impressive side containing the likes of Alan Shearer, Chris Sutton and Tim Flowers. Blackburn finished 2nd in Le Saux's first season, and were crowned Premier League champions a year later, with Le Saux a near ever-present.

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