Vincent Crean

Early Life and Career

Vincent Kevin Crean is a French footballer born on February 1, 1982, in Saint-Brieuc. He started playing football at a young age, initially in Illon and later in Saint-Brieu.

Club Career

Crean began his professional career with Cannes, signing a one-year contract. During his time with the team, he played only 7 games, scoring 1 goal. In mid-2009, he joined Plabennek, where he scored 13 goals in 43 matches across all tournaments, including 2 goals in a French Cup match against Ligue 1 team Nancy.

In 2010, Crean's performance caught the attention of Laval, who played in the second league. He signed a two-year contract with the club and made his professional debut on August 6, 2010.

Career Highlights

Crean has had an extensive career in the National Championship, playing for eight different clubs over several seasons. In 2019, he became the best scorer in the history of Le Mans FC, achieving three promotions with the team in three seasons, including moving from CFA2 to Ligue 2.

Personal Life

Crean was born into a family of cyclists, with his grandfather being a professional runner. He started playing football in various locations, including Yffiniac, Hillion, Benjamins, and Saint-Brieuc, before joining Guingamp's training centre between the ages of 13 and 18.

Although he was the top scorer for the 18-year-old Nationals and made an appearance with the first team in a friendly match against Stade Rennes, the EAG did not retain him.