Thomas Deruda (born 13 July 1986 in Marseille, France) is a French former professional footballer who played as a right midfielder.
Early life and youth career
Deruda began his football development within the youth academy of Olympique de Marseille, one of France’s leading clubs.
Senior career
Deruda’s senior career spanned several clubs in France’s top two divisions, as well as a brief spell abroad:
| Years | Club | League | Appearances (Goals) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2009 | Olympique de Marseille | Ligue 1 | 5 (0) |
| 2007 (loan) | FC Libourne‑Saint‑Seurin | Ligue 2 | 10 (0) |
| 2007–2008 (loan) | Amiens SC | Ligue 2 | 1 (0) |
| 2008 (loan) | CF Badalona | Segunda División B (Spain) | — |
| 2008–2009 | Montpellier HSC | Ligue 2 | 16 (1) |
| 2009–2010 | AC Ajaccio | Ligue 2 | 13 (0) |
| 2010–2011 | GFCO Ajaccio | Championnat National | 15 (0) |
| 2011–2012 | AC Arles‑Avignon | Ligue 2 | 2 (0) |
Deruda’s professional appearances totaled 62 league matches, during which he scored one goal for Montpellier HSC. He was primarily utilized as a right‑sided midfielder, contributing to both defensive duties and wide attacking play.
Later life
After the 2011–2012 season, Deruda retired from professional football. Subsequent activities and post‑retirement career details are not widely documented in public sources.
References
- “Thomas Deruda.” Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Deruda.
- French Football Federation (LFP) player statistics.
Note: This entry reflects information available from reliable public records up to the time of writing. No unverified claims are included.