Serge Aurier
22-Year-Old Defender Paris Saint-Germain Ligue 1
Côte d'Ivoire
January 4, 2015 Serge Aurier News
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Aurier has left Paris Saint-Germain to join up with the Ivory Coast for the Africa Cup of Nations, ESPN FC reports.
Gregory van der Wiel will likely continue to start at rightback for PSG, who have dealt with a number of injuries this season and find themselves third in the Ligue 1 table coming into 2015.
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July 23, 2014
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Aurier is expected to join Paris Saint-Germain by the end of this week, ESPN FC reports.
Aurier enjoyed a breakout campaign for Toulouse last season, racking up six goals and six assists from his right-back position. The 21-year-old Ivorian's attacking prowess was also on display during the World Cup and now Aurier is poised to sign with PSG before the French Champions embark on a pre-season trip to Hong Kong on Friday. With Christophe Jallet seemingly on the way out of Paris, Aurier figures to start immediately after his 8-10 million euro transfer is completed.
June 19, 2014
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Aurier didn't contribute any goals or assists in Ivory Coast's 2-1 loss, but was one of Ivory Coast's best players Thursday getting off three shots on goal and sending in numerous crosses.
Aurier is a defender who is really the focal point of the offense for Ivory Coast. Time after time, Aurier ran down the right flank and got in cross after cross. He's really proven to be a dynamic player in this World Cup and is surely drawing interest from clubs all over the world with his performances in this tournament.
June 14, 2014
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Aurier had a fine World Cup debut, grabbing both assists in Ivory Coast's 2-1 win over Japan on Saturday.
Aurier was just sending in crosses all evening and two payed off, back-to-back in the 64th and 66th minutes. It was fascinating to watch this young defender just cover every blade of grass, as he was playing just as much offense as he was defense. The Elephants' next match is Thursday against co-group leader Colombia, in which a team could potentially lock up a final 16 berth.
March 9, 2014
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Aurier notched one goal and one assist in Toulouse's 3-2 win over Reims on Saturday.
Aurier scored his team's first goal in the 75th minute and then set up the equalizer with a cross four minutes later. Among Ligue 1's best players this season, the 21-year-old now boasts four goals and six assists from his defensive role.
March 2, 2014
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Aurier provided an assist to go with a clean sheet as Toulouse topped Nice 2-0 on Saturday.
Aurier has been one of Ligue 1's best players this season, as the 21-year-old now boasts three goals and five assists from his right-back position. That sort of production coupled with strong defensive play has drawn interest in Aurier from abroad, but Toulouse will be happy to have the youngster for the time being.
