Frédéric Gaillard (born 20 January 1989) is a French footballer. He currently plays for Calais RUFC.
Football career Gaillard began his career with Lens in 1996 joining the club's youth academy. Despite being awarded the Éric Sikora Trophy as Lens's best youth player of the 2007–08 season, there were rumors of player unrest. He was quickly linked with a move to English giants Liverpool, but Frédéric quickly denounce the rumor declaring that it was his dream to play at the Stade Félix Bollaert, Lens's home pitch. Frédéric Gaillard restera-t-il à Lens ?. Lensois.com. Retrieved 14 September 2011. He finally made his professional debut during the 2008–09 season coming on as a substitute in a league match against Angers in the 81st minute. The match ended in a 2–2 draw with both goals being scored while Frédéric was on the field. Angers v. Lens Match Report . Lfp.fr. Retrieved 14 September 2011. Due to injuries to centre backs Eric Chelle, Romain Sartre, and Alaeddine Yahia, he made his first career start the following week playing the full 90 minutes in a 0–1 loss to AC Ajaccio. A rarity for a youth player, Frédéric took full responsibility for the loss as it was his gaffe that resulted in Ajaccio's goal. Les débuts d'un sacré Gaillard. Lavoixdessports.com (16 March 2009). Retrieved 14 September 2011.
After eleven years with RC Lens left in 2009 and, in June, joined LB Châteauroux for a trial, but he was not signed. Châteauroux essaye Gaillard On 30 July 2009 signed a two-year contract with Calais RUFC. Un axe défensif à l'état d'esprit guerrier. Nord-Littoral.fr (16 August 2009). Retrieved 14 September 2011.
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