Julien Belin (born 15 February 1978) is a French former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He spent the majority of his playing career with Angers SCO and later transitioned into a coaching role, specializing in goalkeeper training.
Career
Belin began his professional career in the late 1990s. His early years saw him play for various clubs in lower French divisions.
- LB Châteauroux: He was part of the youth system and early senior career at LB Châteauroux.
- Angers SCO: Belin joined Angers SCO in 2004, where he became a prominent figure for several seasons. During his tenure, he was a reliable presence between the posts, contributing to the club's stability and their journey through the French football leagues, including their promotion to Ligue 2. He made a significant number of appearances for Angers before departing in 2010.
- Later Career: After leaving Angers, Belin continued his playing career with other French clubs, notably including US Orléans, before retiring from professional football around 2013.
Post-Playing Career
Following his retirement as a player, Julien Belin transitioned into football coaching, focusing specifically on developing goalkeepers. He has since held various goalkeeper coach positions at different clubs, continuing his involvement in the sport.
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