Remembering Cedric Roussel: Former Coventry and Wolves Striker Dies at 45
The football world is mourning the death of former Coventry and Wolves striker Cedric Roussel, who passed away at the age of 45. Roussel, who was capped three times by Belgium, had a successful career in the English Premier League and abroad.
Coventry City and Wolverhampton Wanderers have both expressed their sadness at the news of Roussel’s passing. His former club, RAEC Mons, also paid tribute to him on Twitter, saying “Our legend and ambassador Cedric Roussel passed away this Saturday. The RAEC Mons family is devastated by this news and offers its most sincere condolences to Cedric’s family and loved ones. You marked our history.”
Cedric Roussel: A Career in Football
Cedric Roussel was born in Belgium in 1975 and began his football career with his local club, KV Mechelen. After impressing for Mechelen, he moved to Gent in 1998 and then to Coventry City in October 1999.
At Coventry, Roussel formed a formidable partnership with Robbie Keane and scored seven goals in his first season. He then moved to fellow Midlands club Wolves in February 2001 and spent 18 months at Molineux before returning to Belgian side Mons.
Roussel enjoyed the most success over two spells at Mons, scoring 24 goals in his first spell and then a further 12 goals in his second spell. He also had spells in Russia, the Netherlands, Italy and Cyprus before retiring from professional football in 2009.
International Career
Roussel was capped three times by Belgium, making his debut against France in 2000. He went on to represent his country against the Netherlands and Germany, but was unable to add to his tally of international appearances.
Legacy of Cedric Roussel
Cedric Roussel will be remembered as one of the most talented strikers of his generation. His partnership with Robbie Keane at Coventry City was one of the most successful in the club’s history, and he will be fondly remembered by fans of all the clubs he played for.
Roussel’s legacy will also live on through his three international caps for Belgium. He was an integral part of the team that faced France, the Netherlands and Germany, and his contribution to Belgian football will not be forgotten.
Conclusion
The football world is mourning the loss of Cedric Roussel, who passed away at the age of 45. Roussel enjoyed a successful career in the English Premier League and abroad, forming a formidable partnership with Robbie Keane at Coventry City and scoring 24 goals over two spells at RAEC Mons. He was also capped three times by Belgium, and his contribution to Belgian football will not be forgotten. The thoughts of everyone at Coventry City, Wolverhampton Wanderers and RAEC Mons are with Roussel’s family and friends at this difficult time.