Mathieu Marien Ghislain Baudry (born 24 February 1988) is a French former professional footballer who played as a defender. He started his footballing career at the Le Havre academy, where his father was a player.
Career Troyes In January 2009, Troyes offered Baudry a contract extension to his current deal to tie him to the club until the summer of 2011. Although having only played 17 games for Troyes during his first season, Baudry was awarded 2008–09 Young Player of the Year and the club's 2008–09 Player's Player of the Year.
Baudry had a clause in his contract which allowed him to speak with other clubs following Troyes relegation to the third tier of French football. Before the 2009–10 season, a number of English clubs took an interest in taking him on trial. Baudry had a two-week trial with English club Leeds United. Baudry made his first performance in a friendly match for Leeds United in the 1–1 draw against Grimsby Town, excelling and winning praise from the Leeds manager. Simon Grayson said he was very impressed with Baudry's performance. Simon Grayson confirmed that Leeds were looking to sign Baudry providing the clubs agreed a fee.
Bournemouth On 31 January 2011, Baudry joined English club Bournemouth in the League One along with striker Ben Williamson. He scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 victory over Bristol Rovers. Baudry signed a new contract in the summer of 2011 to keep him at AFC Bournemouth. On 12 March 2012, Baudry joined Football League Two side Dagenham & Redbridge on a five-week loan.
Leyton Orient On 28 June 2012, Baudry joined fellow League One club Leyton Orient on a two-year deal after his release by Bournemouth. The Frenchman signed along with Michael Symes who had also just been released by Bournemouth. Baudry scored his first league goal for Orient on 24 November 2012, heading in a Dean Cox cross in the 2–0 win over Preston North End at Brisbane Road.
On 4 August 2015 he was named the new Leyton Orient captain. In May 2016, he was released from Leyton Orient when it was announced that he would not be retained when his contract expired.
Doncaster Rovers On 27 May 2016, Baudry signed for League Two club Doncaster Rovers, becoming Darren Ferguson's fourth summer signing at the Keepmoat Stadium. His first Doncaster goal was scored at Yeovil on 28 January 2017, the opening goal in a 0–3 victory, kicking the ball in from a free kick by Conor Grant.
Milton Keynes Dons On 30 July 2018, Baudry joined newly relegated League Two club Milton Keynes Dons. He made his debut away to Crewe Alexandra on 18 August 2018 as an 82nd-minute substitute, but was sent off only seven minutes later for a late challenge. Following limited first team opportunities hampered by injury, Baudry was one of ten players released by the club at the end of the 2018–19 season.
Swindon Town On 18 June 2019, Baudry joined League Two club Swindon Town on a free transfer effective from 1 July 2019 on a 1-year deal. He signed a two-year contract extension after winning EFL League Two and a further one-year contract extension to take him to the end of the 2022–2023 season.
On 30 June 2023, following the end of the season and at the end of his contract, Baudry retired from professional football due to injury, at the age of 35.
Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsTroyes2008–09Ligue 21700000001702009–10Championnat National70000010802010–11Ligue 20000000000 Total240000010250Bournemouth2010–11League One3100001Appearance in League One play-offs0412011–12League One7000101090 Total101001020131Dagenham & Redbridge (loan)2011–12League Two110000000110Leyton Orient2012–13 League One2434021503542013–14 League One392201043 appearances in League One play-offs04622014–15 League One3111031303822015–16 League Two342301000382 Total12881007212015710Doncaster Rovers2016–17League Two3151000303552017–18League One221200020261 Total536300050616Milton Keynes Dons2018–19League Two5000000050 Total5000000050Swindon Town2019–20League Two2402000002602020–21League One1610000101712021–22League Two5010101080 Total441301020511 Career total286161609222033318
Honours Troyes Championnat National third-place promotion: 2009–10
Doncaster Rovers EFL League Two third-place promotion: 2016–17
Swindon Town EFL League Two: 2019–20
Individual Troyes Player's Player of the Year: 2008–09 Troyes Young Player of the Year: 2008–09
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