Geremi

Geremi entered English football in 2002 when he moved to Middlesbrough on a season long loan from Real Madrid, earlier he had played for Cerro Porteno and Genclerbirligi.

He joined Chelsea after his loan with Middlesbrough had ended and was a regular under manager Claudio Ranieri. However, when Ranieri departed and Jose Mourinho joined the club Geremi has struggled to hold down a regular first team place, much largely due to the strengths and depth of the club. Although a midfielder he mostly figured as a back up right back for Paulo Ferreira.

Geremi joined Newcastle when Sam Allardyce was appointed manager and was appointed club captain for the 2007/2008 season. However, Allardyce was sacked halfway through the season and Geremi lost the captaincy with new manager Kevin keegan opting for Michael Owen.

Info

Full name: Geremi Sorele Njitap Fotso
DOB: 20th December 1978
Place of Birth: Bafoussam, Cameroon
Height: 5ft 9in
Position: Centre Midfield
Signed from: Chelsea
Date signed: 6th July 2007
Debut: 11th August 2007 v Bolton Wanderers

Facts

Geremi has 19 siblings.

Geremi once had a loan spell at Newcastle's rivals Middlesbrough, he was contracted to Real Madrid at the time.

At an Adidas and Chelsea Blue Day Out, Geremi received one of the biggest cheers as he arrived in an AA van, his car having broken down on the journey.