| Name: | Sebastien Bassong |
| Nationality: | French |
| Date of Birth: | 09/07/1986 |
| Height: | 6' 2" (187cm) |
| Weight: | 11st 7lbs (73.0kg) |
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| Clubs: | Newcastle, Metz |
| Position: | Defender |
Born: 9 July 1986, Paris
Date Signed: July, 2008
NUFC Debut: August 26, 2008 v Coventry City (a) (Carling Cup)
Bassong, a French U21 defender moved to United in July 2008 from Metz where he made 79 appearances.
After a short trial on Tyneside, which included playing in the pre-season game at Doncaster, Sebastien, a left-footed centre half/left back made his switch permanent.
He is a product of the renowned Clairefontaine youth academy in France which has an excellent record of producing top class footballers.
After an outstanding first season at St. James' Park, he was named Player of the Year.
