Yannick Zambernardi

Yannick Zambernardi (born 3 September 1977) is a French former professional footballer. During his career, Zambernardi played for French clubs SC Bastia, Gazélec Ajaccio, AC Ajaccio, Troyes and FC Istres, as well as Hibernian and Dunfermline Athletic in Scotland, and La Louvière in Belgium.

Yannick Zambernardi
Personal information
Date of birth (1977-09-03) 3 September 1977
Place of birth Ajaccio, France
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1997–1998 Bastia 0 (0)
1998–1999 Gazélec Ajaccio 17 (0)
1999–2000 Ajaccio 18 (0)
2000–2002 Troyes 16 (0)
2002–2004 Hibernian 35 (0)
2004–2005 La Louvière 16 (0)
2005–2006 Dunfermline 15 (0)
2006–2007 Istres 5 (0)
Total 122 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Born in Ajaccio, France, Zambernardi started his career with Ligue 1 side Bastia in 1997 but failed to make any appearances. He then moved to his hometown Ajaccio, firstly playing for Gazélec Ajaccio and then AC Ajaccio. From there he moved to Troyes.

Zambernardi attracted attention from Hibernian manager Bobby Williamson. He was signed in August 2002,[1] playing 35 league games before leaving to join Belgian side La Louvière in June 2004.[2] After spending one season in Belgium, Zambernardi returned to Scotland this time to play for Dunfermline Athletic.[3] He made his debut against Celtic in August 2005 but after 15 league games, was released at the end of the season.[4] He then signed for French side FC Istres, playing only five games before being released.

Honours

Troyes AC

References
  1. "Hibs move for Zambernardi". BBC Sport. 23 August 2002. Retrieved 6 June 2008.
  2. "Hibs exit for Zambernardi". BBC Sport. 18 June 2004. Retrieved 6 June 2008.
  3. "Zambernardi set for Pars' debut". BBC Sport. 27 August 2005. Retrieved 6 June 2008.
  4. "Dunfermline release six players". BBC Sport. 3 May 2006. Retrieved 6 June 2008.
  5. "Newcastle 4-4 Troyes (Aggregate: 4 - 4)". uefa.com. Retrieved 16 June 2020.


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