Maxime Gonalons
{{short description|French footballer (born 1989)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2019}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Maxime Gonalons
| image = Zenit-Lion15 (3).jpg
| caption = Gonalons with Lyon in 2015
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|3|10|df=y}}{{cite news |url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/FootballFicheJoueur32459.html |title=Maxime Gonalons |newspaper=L'Équipe |location=Paris |access-date=23 September 2021 |language=fr}}
| birth_place = Vénissieux, France
| position = Defensive midfielder
| currentclub =
| clubnumber =
| youthyears1 = 1997–2000
| youthclubs1 = Villefranche
| youthyears2 = 2000–2009
| youthclubs2 = Lyon
| years1 = 2009–2017
| clubs1 = Lyon
| caps1 = 242
| goals1 = 7
| years2 = 2017–2020
| clubs2 = Roma
| caps2 = 16
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2018–2019
| clubs3 = → Sevilla (loan)
| caps3 = 10
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2019–2020
| clubs4 = → Granada (loan)
| caps4 = 19
| goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2020–2022
| clubs5 = Granada
| caps5 = 50
| goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2022–2024
| clubs6 = Clermont
| caps6 = 46
| goals6 = 2
| totalcaps = 383
| totalgoals = 9
| nationalyears1 = 2009–2010
| nationalteam1 = France U21
| nationalcaps1 = 6
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 2011–2015
| nationalteam2 = France
| nationalcaps2 = 8
| nationalgoals2 = 0
}}
Maxime Gonalons (born 10 March 1989) is a French former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
Club career
=Youth career=
Gonalons had been with Lyon since the age of 10 climbing through the club's youth sections after joining the club from local outfit Villefranche. For the 2007–08 season, at the age of 18, he was promoted to the club's Championnat de France Amateur team appearing in 26 matches scoring two goals. Lyon finished in a respectable 7th in their group, but weren't allowed progression to the playoffs. The next season, he again spent with the CFA squad, however, during the summer leading up to the season, Gonalons picked up a staph infection on his ankle, which was, at one point, deemed career threatening with reportedly future diagnosis of sepsis and amputation.{{Cite web|url=http://www.actufoot.com/erreur-404/|title=Erreur 404}} However, over the course of the season, Gonalons gradually got back into playing shape and eventually returned to the team. He made 24 appearances scoring 3 goals, one each against local rivals Lyon Duchère and Saint-Étienne, and one against Marignane. Lyon finished first among professional clubs in the group and qualified for the playoffs. Gonalons started both the 4–3 semi-final win on penalties and the 3–0 victory over Sochaux in the final picking up a yellow card.{{Cite web|url=http://www.fcsochaux.fr/fr/index.php|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090611195552/http://www.fcsochaux.fr/fr/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1065&Itemid=106|url-status=dead|title=FC Sochaux-Montbéliard | Site officiel|archivedate=11 June 2009|website=--}}
=Lyon=
Following the season, on 6 July 2009, Gonalons signed his first professional contract agreeing to a one-year deal with the club. The club does have the option to keep him for the next two seasons over after the one-year deal expires.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/prehome|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120217100746/http://www.olweb.fr/fr/Actualites-sportives/100005/En-bref/50500/Maxime-Gonalons-passe-pro|url-status=dead|title=Univers OL|archivedate=17 February 2012|website=www.OL.fr}} Gonalons was assigned the number 41 shirt and trained with the senior team during pre-season. He made his professional debut on 25 August 2009 in the second leg of the club's UEFA Champions League play-off round match against Anderlecht appearing as a substitute in the 73rd minute for Jérémy Toulalan.{{Cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/2000359--anderlecht-vs-lyon/?referrer=%2Fuefachampionsleague%2Fseason%3D2010%2Fmatches%2Fround%3D2000027%2Fmatch%3D2000359%2Findex|title=Anderlecht 1–3 Lyon |website=UEFA |date=25 August 2009 }}
On 20 October, after coming on as a 42nd-minute substitute for the injured Cris, Gonalons scored his first professional goal against Liverpool at Anfield, in the 72nd minute, in the UEFA Champions League. The equalizing goal drew the match level at 1–1 and Lyon went on to win the match 2–1 with a goal from César Delgado in injury time. On 16 January 2010, Gonalons scored his first career league goal against Nancy. Ten days later, Gonalons and Lyon agreed to contract extension, which will keep the midfielder at the club until 2014.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/prehome|title=Univers OL|website=www.OL.fr}}
Gonalons played a total of 330 games for Lyon and is eighth on the all time appearance list for the club.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/|title=Soccer Teams, Scores, Stats, News, Fixtures, Results, Tables – ESPN|website=ESPN.com}}
=Roma=
On 3 July 2017, Gonalons signed a four-year contract with Roma.{{cite news|title=Roma sign Maxime Gonalons from Lyon on four-year contract|url=http://www.espnfc.com/story/3152568/roma-sign-maxime-gonalons-from-lyon-on-four-year-contract|access-date=4 July 2017|work=ESPN FC|date=3 July 2017}}{{cite web|title=Gonalons completes Roma move|url=http://www.asroma.com/en/news/2017/7/gonalons-completes-roma-move|website=AS Roma|access-date=4 July 2017|date=3 July 2017}}
==Sevilla (loan)==
On 20 August 2018, Sevilla announced the signing of Gonalons on a season-long loan.{{cite web|title=Gonalons: Experience to bolster the midfield|url=https://www.sevillafc.es/en/actual/news/Sevilla-loan-Gonalons|website=Sevilla FC|access-date=20 August 2018|date=20 August 2018}}
=Granada=
On 2 September 2019, Gonalons joined Granada in the Spanish top tier, on a one-year loan deal.{{cite web|url=https://www.granadacf.es/noticia/maxime-gonalons-nuevo-jugador-del-granada-cf|title=Maxime Gonalons, nuevo jugador del Granada CF|trans-title=Maxime Gonalons, new player of Granada CF|publisher=Granada CF|language=es|date=2 September 2019|access-date=3 September 2019}} He signed permanently with the club for €4 million.{{cite web |url=https://onefootball.com/en/news/gonalons-loan-at-granada-made-permanent-as-the-spanish-side-avoids-relegation-30323945 |title=Gonalons loan at Granada made permanent as the Spanish side avoids relegation |website=onefootball.com |date=2 July 2020 }}
=Clermont and retirement=
On 1 July 2022, Gonalons returned to France and signed with Clermont for two years with an option to extend.{{cite web|publisher=Clermont Foot|url=https://www.clermontfoot.com/maxime-gonalons-est-clermontois/|title=MAXIME GONALONS EST CLERMONTOIS !|date=1 July 2002|access-date=7 July 2022|language=fr}} On 29 May 2024, it was confirmed that he would leave at the end of his contract.{{cite news |date=29 May 2024 |title=Official {{!}} Maxime Gonalons to leave Clermont Foot |website=Get French Football News |url=https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2024/official-maxime-gonalons-to-leave-clermont-foot/ |access-date=1 June 2024}}
On 16 October 2024, free agent Gonalons announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 35.{{cite news |date=16 October 2024 |title=Official {{!}} Former Lyon midfielder Maxime Gonalons announces retirement |website=Get French Football News |url=https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2024/official-former-lyon-midfielder-maxime-gonalons-announces-retirement/ |access-date=16 October 2024}}
International career
On 11 November 2011, Gonalons received his first cap for the French senior team in a friendly match against the United States.{{cite web |url=http://www.ligue1.com/tropheeChampions/article/cup-winners-at-a-glance.htm |title=Ligue1.com - Cup winners at a glance |website=www.ligue1.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120803215422/http://www.ligue1.com/tropheeChampions/article/cup-winners-at-a-glance.htm |archive-date=2012-08-03}}
Personal life
Gonalons was born in Vénissieux, Metropolis of Lyon. He is the cousin of the footballer Lucas Camelo.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Chambly-recrute-lucas-camelo/1135378|title=Chambly recrute Lucas Camelo – Foot – Transferts|website=L'Équipe}}
Career statistics
=Club=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition{{Soccerway|maxime-gonalons/91490}} !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes Coupe de France, Coppa Italia, Copa del Rey}} !colspan="2"|League cup{{efn|Includes Coupe de la Ligue}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total | |||||||||||
| Division||Apps||Goals||Apps||Goals||Apps||Goals||Apps||Goals||Apps||Goals||Apps||Goals | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="9"|Lyon
|15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9{{efn|Appearances in UEFA Champions League|name=UCL}} | 1 | colspan="2"|— | 27 | 2 | |
| 2010–11
|Ligue 1 |23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4{{efn|name=UCL}} | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 28 | 0 | |
| 2011–12
|Ligue 1 |35 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8{{efn|name=UCL}} | 1 | colspan="2"|— | 52 | 3 | |
| 2012–13
|Ligue 1 |35 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6{{efn|Appearances in UEFA Europa League|name=UEL}} | 1 | 1{{efn|Appearance in Trophée des Champions|name=TDC}} | 0 | 43 | 4 |
| 2013–14
|Ligue 1 |36 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 12{{efn|Four appearances in UEFA Champions League, eight appearances and one goal in UEFA Europa League}} | 1 | colspan="2"|— | 54 | 1 | |
| 2014–15
|Ligue 1 |35 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4{{efn|name=UEL}} | 1 | colspan="2"|— | 42 | 2 | |
| 2015–16
|Ligue 1 |33 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5{{efn|name=UCL}} | 0 | 1{{efn|name=TDC}} | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| 2016–17
|Ligue 1 |30 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12{{efn|Six appearances in UEFA Champions League, six appearances in UEFA Europa League}} | 0 | 1{{efn|name=TDC}} | 0 | 45 | 1 |
| colspan="2"|Total
!242||7||16||0||13||0||60||5||3||0||334||13 | |||||||||||
| Roma
|16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 6{{efn|name=UCL}} | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 23 | 0 | ||
| Sevilla (loan)
|10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 3{{efn|name=UEL}} | 1 | colspan="2"|— | 13 | 1 | ||
| Granada (loan)
|La Liga |19 | 0 | 6 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 25 | 1 | |||
| rowspan="3"|Granada
|La Liga |25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 15{{efn|name=UEL}} | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 40 | 0 | ||
| 2021–22
|La Liga |25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 25 | 0 | |||
| colspan="2"|Total
!50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 15 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 65 | 0 | ||
| rowspan="3"|Clermont
|Ligue 1 |25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 25 | 1 | |||
| 2023–24
|Ligue 1 |21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 23 | 1 | |||
| colspan="2"|Total
!46||2||2||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||48||2 | |||||||||||
| colspan="3"|Career total
!383||9||25||1||13||0||84||6||3||0||508||16 |
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=International=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year{{NFT player}} !National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
| rowspan="4"|France
|2011 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | |
| colspan="2"|Total||8||0 |
|---|
Honours
Lyon
- Coupe de France: 2011–12{{citation needed|date=September 2021}}
- Trophée des Champions: 2012{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2012/07/28/lyon-defeats-montpellier-penalties-take-2012-trophee-des-champions-red-bull-arena |title=Lyon Defeats Montpellier in Penalties To Take 2012 Trophee Des Champions At Red Bull Arena |publisher=newyorkredbulls.com |date=28 July 2012 |access-date=11 October 2020}}
References
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Category:Sportspeople from Vénissieux
Category:French men's footballers
Category:France men's under-21 international footballers
Category:France men's international footballers
Category:Men's association football midfielders
Category:Olympique Lyonnais players
Category:Granada CF footballers
Category:Clermont Foot players
Category:French expatriate men's footballers
Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy
Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Spain
Category:French expatriate sportspeople in Italy
Category:French expatriate sportspeople in Spain