Adam le Fondre

Adam le Fondre

Le Fondre in 2010
Personal information
Full name Glenville Adam James le Fondre[1]
Date of birth (1986-12-02) 2 December 1986[2]
Place of birth Stockport, England
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position Striker
Club information
Current team
 Wigan Athletic
(on loan from Cardiff City)
Number 11
Youth career
000?–2004 Stockport County
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2007 Stockport County 63 (18)
2007 → Rochdale (loan) 7 (4)
2007–2009 Rochdale 96 (34)
2009–2011 Rotherham United 96 (54)
2011–2014 Reading 104 (39)
2014– Cardiff City 23 (3)
2015 → Bolton Wanderers (loan) 17 (8)
2015–2016 → Wolverhampton Wanderers (loan) 26 (3)
2016– → Wigan Athletic (loan) 4 (1)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22:55, 15 October 2016 (UTC).


Glenville Adam James le Fondre (born 2 December 1986), known as Adam le Fondre, is an English professional footballer who plays for Wigan Athletic on loan from Cardiff City, as a striker. He previously played for his hometown club Stockport County, Rochdale, Rotherham United and Reading. He is also known by the nickname ALF or subsequently Alfie, derived from his initials.[3]

Career

Stockport County

Born in Stockport, Greater Manchester,[2] le Fondre began his career at Stockport County, where he progressed through the club's Centre of Excellence youth system. He made his debut against Bury in 2004, scoring the third goal in a 3–1 victory.

Rochdale

Le Fondre playing for Rochdale in 2007

Le Fondre joined Rochdale on loan from Stockport during the 2007 January transfer window, scoring twice on his debut in the 5–0 defeat of MK Dons. Earlier that term, he scored four goals in one game for County as they thrashed Wrexham 5–2.

Having impressed everyone at the club during his loan spell, manager Keith Hill made le Fondre's move permanent in the summer, and on 2 July 2007, Rochdale agreed an undisclosed fee for le Fondre with Stockport, and signed a three-year deal the day after.[4]

He featured in every game as the side made it all the way to the Wembley Play Off Final at the end of a season where he was the club's leading marksman. He continued his form into the 2008–09 season and finished the season as leading scorer with 21 goals and a series of Player of the Season awards.

Rotherham United

2009–10 season

On 8 August 2009, Rotherham United agreed a fee with Rochdale for the striker, but the deal was thought to have fallen through due to Le Fondre wanting a longer contract. However, on 11 August le Fondre signed for the club on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.[5]

I needed a new challenge, with a progressive club that had high ambitions and in Rotherham I've found the perfect club to open a new chapter of my career with. It was hard to leave Rochdale in the sense that I have left a lot of friends and the fans behind, but when a team with so much ambition like Rotherham comes in for you it is an opportunity you have got to take.

“
”

le Fondre on his move to Rotherham United, 11 August 2009[6]

Le Fondre made his first start in a 2–1 victory at Grimsby Town in August, opening the scoring from the penalty spot. He scored again on his home debut, which came against former club Rochdale. His workrate and obvious talent endeared him to the Rotherham faithful and he quickly became a huge fans favourite. Le Fondre was nominated for the divisional Player of the Month award four times throughout the course of the 2009/10 season (August,[7] September,[8] November[9] and February[10]) though he failed to win the award and, was named in the PFA League Two Team of the Year, alongside fellow Rotherham players Ian Sharps and Nicky Law Jnr, as Rotherham finished fifth in Football League Two and qualified for the playoffs. Le Fondre scored once in each leg of the semi-finals against Aldershot Town as Rotherham ran out 3–0 winners on aggregate, before they lost 3–2 in the final against Dagenham & Redbridge. Le Fondre finished the season with 30 goals and was linked with moves to Championship clubs Derby County and Leicester City, though Rotherham denied a deal had been agreed with either club.[11]

2010–11 season

He scored four in one game for the second time in his career on 21 August 2010 in a remarkable 6–4 home victory over Cheltenham Town in the league.[12] Huddersfield Town had a bid rejected for Le Fondre in January 2011.[13] Le Fondre scored his 50th goal for the Millers in just 87 games with the second goal in a 2–0 win against Accrington Stanley on 15 February 2011. Le Fondre revealed in May 2011 that although he was happy to stay with Rotherham he revealed he was looking to sign for a club at a higher level.[14]

Reading

2011–12 season

On 27 August 2011, Le Fondre signed a three-year contract with Championship side Reading for a fee believed to be around £350,000.[15] He scored his first goal for Reading in a 2–0 win against Doncaster Rovers on 17 September 2011 with a powerful header from a Joseph Mills cross.[16] His second goal for the club came in a 3–2 win away to Bristol City.[17] He scored his first brace for Reading against Derby County on 18 October 2011 with a volley and then a close range header from a Hal Robson-Kanu cross.[18] His next goal came on 29 November against Peterborough in a 3–2 win.[19] He ended a run of seven games without a goal when he scored the winning goal in a 2–1 win away to Watford on 14 January 2012 with a smart flick with his back to goal.[20] On 3 March he came off the bench to score the winning goal against Millwall, giving Reading their sixth successive win.[21] On 6 April, he scored a late brace as Reading beat Leeds United 2–0, sending Reading to the top of the Championship table in the process.[22] On 13 April he scored twice as Reading beat promotion rivals Southampton 3–1, significantly boosting Reading's chances of promotion back to the Premier League. This also increased their title hopes by pushing a 3-point margin with 3 games to go.[23] On 21 April, he came off the bench to score in a 2–2 draw against Crystal Palace, with the point helping to secure the Championship title.[24]

2012–13 season

On 18 August 2012, he scored on his Premier League debut during a 1–1 home draw with Stoke City at the Madejski Stadium, scoring a 90th-minute penalty to rescue a point for Reading.[25] On 17 November 2012 he helped Reading to their first Premier League win of the season, netting both goals in a 2–1 victory over Everton.[26] Le Fondre's next goal came in a 4–3 home defeat against his boyhood club Manchester United, after he headed home from a corner to make it 2–2.[27] Le Fondre also scored against Arsenal on 17 December, but Reading were defeated 5–2 and remained at the foot of the Premier League table.[28] He scored twice in a 3–1 win at Crawley in the FA Cup on 5 January 2013,[29] and followed it up a week later, scoring a penalty in a 3–2 win over West Bromwich Albion, having been 2–0 down earlier in the game.[30] Le Fondre's good form continued when he notched two goals against Newcastle United after coming off the bench on 19 January 2013 in a match that brought Reading their first away win of the season.[31] He proceeded to single-handedly bring Reading back from 2–0 down to draw with Chelsea on 30 January, scoring two late goals, earning Reading a much needed point in their race against the drop.[32] Le Fondre's five goals in January helped him to his and Reading's first ever Premier League Player of the Month award.[33] Le Fondre ended a goal drought by coming off the bench to round Mark Schwarzer and slot home the third goal in Reading's 4–2 away win at Fulham. This also meant Le Fondre clinched the record for most Premier League goals in a season as a substitute. On 14 May, he was named Reading F.C. Player of the Season.[34] He also scored in Reading's 4–2 defeat at West Ham United on the final day of the season, when he turned in Nick Blackman's cross to equalize after coming off the bench at half time. This meant Le Fondre ended the season with 14 goals, including 12 in the Premier League.

2013–14 season

On 3 August 2013, Le Fondre scored on the opening day of the season at home to Ipswich Town which ended 2–1 win.[35] Le Fondre scored back-to-back home hat-tricks against Bolton Wanderers and Blackpool on 18 and 28 January respectively.[36][37] He finished the season with 15 goals from 38 league games. In total, Le Fondre scored 42 goals in 110 appearances in all competitions for Reading.

Cardiff City

Le Fondre on his home debut for Cardiff City, in a match against Huddersfield Town.

Le Fondre signed a three-year contract with Cardiff City on 28 May 2014 for an undisclosed fee.[38] Le Fondre made his Cardiff City debut against Blackburn Rovers in a 1–1 draw in the opening match of the 2014–15 Championship season on 8 August 2014.[39] He scored his first goal for Cardiff on 21 October 2014, in a 3–1 home win over Ipswich Town.

Bolton Wanderers (loan)

On 26 January 2015, Le Fondre joined Bolton Wanderers on loan for the remainder of the 2014–15 Championship season.[40] His first goal for Bolton came in a 3–1 win against Fulham at the Macron Stadium[41] after the keeper came out and left himself stranded after kicking his clearance straight at Le Fondre who lobbed the ball back into the net from 30 yards. Le Fondre made it 5 goals in his first 10 games for Bolton with a well taken brace in Bolton's 2–0 home win over Millwall on 14 March 2015. He finished the season as Bolton's highest scorer with eight goals.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

On 3 August 2015, Le Fondre joined Wolverhampton Wanderers on a season-long loan.[42] On 29 August 2015, Le Fondre scored his first goal for Wolves with a late winner in a 2-1 home win over Charlton after coming off the bench.[43] Le Fondre made 26 appearances for Wolves, 16 as a substitute, scoring 3 goals.

2016–17 season

During the pre-season, le Fondre was told he was free to find another club by new boss, Paul Trollope, and trained with the under-21 development squad.[44] As Cardiff found themselves short on strikers and only scoring 4 in the opening 6 games of the season, he returned to the 18 man squad against Reading, but remained on the bench.[45]

On 31 August 2016, le Fondre joined Wigan Athletic on a season long loan for the 2016–17 season.[46]

On 27 September 2016, le Fondre made his Wigan debut as a starter against his old team Wolves. He made an immediate impact by scoring his first goal for Wigan after just 5 minutes in a 2-1 home victory.[47]

Personal life

Le Fondre has a French paternal grandfather, and is eligible for both England and France. He is a lifelong Manchester United fan and he cites his heroes as Eric Cantona and Ole Gunnar Solskjær.[48]

Career statistics

As of match played 17 December 2015.[49]
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Stockport County 2004–05 League One 20400002[lower-alpha 1]1 225
2005–06 League Two 22720111[lower-alpha 1]0 268
2006–07 217301000 257
Total 6318502131 7320
Rochdale (loan) 2006–07 League Two 74000000 74
Rochdale 2007–08 461611204[lower-alpha 2]0 5317
2008–09 441823104[lower-alpha 3]0 5121
2009–10 10000000 10
Total 9838343080 11242
Rotherham United 2009–10 League Two 442532004[lower-alpha 4]3 5130
2010–11 452320101[lower-alpha 1]1 4924
2011–12 44001000 54
Total 9352522054 10558
Reading 2011–12 Championship 32121000— 3312
2012–13 Premier League 34123200— 3714
2013–14 Championship 38151010— 4015
Total 104395210— 11041
Cardiff City 2014–15 Championship 213000000 213
Total 2130000— 213
Bolton Wanderers (loan) 2014–15 Championship 178000000 178
Total 1780000— 178
Wolverhampton Wanderers (loan) 2015–16 Championship 173003000 00
Total 1730030— 203
Career total 413161188111165 451175
  1. 1 2 3 Appearance(s) in the Football League Trophy
  2. ↑ One appearance in the Football League Trophy, three appearances in the League Two play-offs
  3. ↑ Two appearances in the Football League Trophy, two appearances in the League Two play-offs
  4. ↑ One appearance and one goal in the Football League Trophy, three appearances and two goals in the League Two play-offs

Honours

References

  1. ↑ Burnton, Simon (18 January 2014). "Premier League clockwatch – as it happened". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 16 August 2014.
  2. 1 2 Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. Queen Anne Press. p. 366. ISBN 1-85291-665-6.
  3. ↑ "Alfie denies Silkmen". The Daily Telegraph. London. 2 November 2010.
  4. ↑ Alfie signs a 3-year contract
  5. ↑ "Striker Le Fondre joins Rotherham". BBC Sport. 11 August 2009. Retrieved 8 August 2010.
  6. ↑ "Le Fondre seals Millers move". Sky Sports. BSkyB. 11 August 2009. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
  7. ↑ The Nominations are In
  8. ↑ Player of the Month nominations
  9. ↑ Player of the Month nominations
  10. ↑ Player of the Month nominations
  11. ↑ Le Fondre deal dismissed
  12. ↑ "Rotherham 6–4 Cheltenham". BBC Sport. 21 August 2010. Archived from the original on 21 August 2010. Retrieved 21 August 2010.
  13. ↑ "Millers reject Le Fondre approach". BBC Sport. 31 January 2011.
  14. ↑ O'Rourke, Pete (6 May 2011). "Le Fondre open to move". Sky Sports. BSkyB. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
  15. ↑ "Reading sign striker Adam Le Fondre from Rotherham" BBC Sport. 27 August 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2012.
  16. ↑ "Reading 2–0 Doncaster" BBC Sport. 17 September 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  17. ↑ "Bristol City 2–3 Reading" BBC Sport. 27 September 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  18. ↑ "Derby 2–2 Reading" BBC Sport. 18 October 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  19. ↑ "Reading 3–2 Peterborough" BBC Sport. 29 November 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  20. ↑ "Watford 1–2 Reading" BBC Sport. 14 January 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  21. ↑ "Millwall 1–2 Reading" BBC Sport. 3 March 2012. Retrieved 7 April 2012.
  22. ↑ "Reading 2–0 Leeds" BBC Sport. 6 April 2012. Retrieved 7 April 2012.
  23. ↑ "Southampton 1–3 Reading" BBC Sport. 13 April 2012. Retrieved 13 April 2012.
  24. ↑ "Reading 2–2 Crystal Palace" BBC Sport. 21 April 2012. Retrieved 21 April 2012.
  25. ↑ "Reading 1–1 Stoke" BBC Sport. 18 August 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2012.
  26. ↑ Johnston, Neil (17 November 2012). "Reading 2–1 Everton". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
  27. ↑ "Manchester United's Robin van Persie nets winner in seven-goal epic". The Guardian. 1 December 2012.
  28. ↑ "Reading 2–5 Arsenal". BBC Sport. BBC. 17 December 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
  29. ↑ "Crawley Town 1–3 Reading". BBC Sport. BBC. 5 January 2013. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
  30. ↑ Glendenning, Barry (12 January 2013). "Reading's Pavel Pogrebnyak gets late comeback winner against West Brom". The Guardian. Madejski Stadium: Guardian News and Media. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
  31. ↑ Cass, Bob (19 January 2013). "Newcastle 1 Reading 2: Super-sub Le Fondre heaps more misery on Magpies". Daily Mail. Associated Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
  32. ↑ Jurejko, Jonathan (30 January 2013). "Reading 2–2 Chelsea". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  33. ↑ "Reading pride as Le Fondre and McDermott claim January awards". Premier League. 6 February 2013. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
  34. ↑ "Le Fondre wins season award". Reading Football Club. 14 May 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
  35. ↑ "Reading 2–1 Ipswich Town". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 August 2013.
  36. ↑ "Reading 7–1 Bolton". Reading Football Club. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  37. ↑ "Reading 5–1 Blackpool". Reading Football Club. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  38. ↑ "Le Fondre completes Cardiff move". Reading FC. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
  39. ↑ "Blackburn 1 – 1 Cardiff". BBC Sport. BBC. 8 August 2014. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
  40. ↑ "Le Fondre Completes Bolton Move". Burnden Aces. 26 January 2015. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
  41. ↑ http://www.bwfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3735304
  42. ↑ "Wolves: Adam Le Fondre joins on season-long loan from Cardiff". BBC Sport. BBC. 3 August 2015.
  43. ↑ "Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 Charlton Athletic". BBC Sport. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
  44. ↑ "Cardiff City striker Adam Le Fondre left behind to train with under-21s as first-team squad attend training camp". Wales Online. 8 June 2016. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
  45. ↑ "Cardiff City 0–1 Reading". BBC Sport. 27 August 2016. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
  46. ↑ "Adam Le Fondre: Wigan Athletic sign Cardiff City striker on season-long loan". BBC Sport. BBC. 30 August 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  47. ↑ "Wigan 2-1 Wolves". BBC Sport. 27 September 2016. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
  48. ↑ "League Two's top scorer Adam Le Fondre is aiming to revive Rotherham". The Guardian. 20 September 2010. Retrieved 17 May 2012.
  49. ↑ Adam le Fondre career statistics at Soccerbase
  50. ↑ "Reading pride as Le Fondre and McDermott claim January awards". premierleague.com. Premier League. 6 February 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2013.

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