Laureano Bisan Etame-Mayer (born 19 January 1977 in Londi Kribi), more commonly known as Lauren, is a Cameroonian footballer of Equatoguinean origin, who last played for English Premier League team Portsmouth until his release at the end of the 2008–09 season. He plays internationally for Cameroon.
Arsenal
Lauren was transferred to Arsenal in the summer of 2000 for a fee of £7,200,000. Lauren provided cover for both midfield or defence. He made his Arsenal debut against Sunderland on August 19, 2000. However his first season in English football season was blighted by injuries. Although at first Lauren was unable to gain a regular place in the Arsenal side, he eventually ended up becoming the club's first-choice right back, replacing veteran Lee Dixon (and leapfrogging Ukrainian international Oleh Luzhny in the process). By the time Arsenal had won the Double in 2001-02, Lauren was an integral part of the Arsenal defence.
In 2002-03, Lauren suffered a calf injury and again missed part of the season, but nevertheless recovered in time and won an FA Cup winners medal that season, as Arsenal beat Southampton 1-0.
Lauren was a consistent member of the Arsenal first team during 2003-04, but his season was marred by his verbal abuse towards Manchester United's Ruud van Nistelrooy after van Nistelrooy had missed a penalty late on in the match between the two sides at Old Trafford. Lauren was banned by the Football Association for four matches and fined £40,000. Nevertheless, he made his 150th appearance for Arsenal during that season, as Arsenal won the Premier League title unbeaten, giving Lauren his second League winners' medal.
Lauren won a third FA Cup winners' medal in 2005, as Arsenal beat Manchester United on penalties after a 0-0 draw in the final; Lauren scored the first of Arsenal's spot-kicks. However, during 2005-06, Lauren suffered a knee injury against Wigan Athletic in a League Cup semi-final match on January 21, 2006. He spent nearly a year out of the game as a result, and it wasn't until December 19 that Lauren was included in a playing squad, for Arsenal's match against Liverpool in the League Cup quarter-finals; this match was later postponed due to heavy fog. Lauren was not called up for Arsenal again.
During his absence Lauren's position had been covered by, amongst others, Emmanuel Eboué and Justin Hoyte, leading to media speculation that Lauren would leave Arsenal for another club, possibly West Ham United. On January 12, 2007 Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger confirmed Arsenal would allow Lauren to leave, if he chose to do so. On January 18, 2007, Lauren completed a move to Portsmouth for an undisclosed fee.
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1995–1996 Utrera 30 (5)
1996–1997 Sevilla 17 (3)
1997–1998 Levante 34 (6)
1998–2000 RCD Mallorca 62 (4)
2000–2007 Arsenal 159 (7)
2007–2009 Portsmouth 25 (0)
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1998–2009 Cameroon 34 (2)
Arsenal
Lauren was transferred to Arsenal in the summer of 2000 for a fee of £7,200,000. Lauren provided cover for both midfield or defence. He made his Arsenal debut against Sunderland on August 19, 2000. However his first season in English football season was blighted by injuries. Although at first Lauren was unable to gain a regular place in the Arsenal side, he eventually ended up becoming the club's first-choice right back, replacing veteran Lee Dixon (and leapfrogging Ukrainian international Oleh Luzhny in the process). By the time Arsenal had won the Double in 2001-02, Lauren was an integral part of the Arsenal defence.
In 2002-03, Lauren suffered a calf injury and again missed part of the season, but nevertheless recovered in time and won an FA Cup winners medal that season, as Arsenal beat Southampton 1-0.
Lauren was a consistent member of the Arsenal first team during 2003-04, but his season was marred by his verbal abuse towards Manchester United's Ruud van Nistelrooy after van Nistelrooy had missed a penalty late on in the match between the two sides at Old Trafford. Lauren was banned by the Football Association for four matches and fined £40,000. Nevertheless, he made his 150th appearance for Arsenal during that season, as Arsenal won the Premier League title unbeaten, giving Lauren his second League winners' medal.
Lauren won a third FA Cup winners' medal in 2005, as Arsenal beat Manchester United on penalties after a 0-0 draw in the final; Lauren scored the first of Arsenal's spot-kicks. However, during 2005-06, Lauren suffered a knee injury against Wigan Athletic in a League Cup semi-final match on January 21, 2006. He spent nearly a year out of the game as a result, and it wasn't until December 19 that Lauren was included in a playing squad, for Arsenal's match against Liverpool in the League Cup quarter-finals; this match was later postponed due to heavy fog. Lauren was not called up for Arsenal again.
During his absence Lauren's position had been covered by, amongst others, Emmanuel Eboué and Justin Hoyte, leading to media speculation that Lauren would leave Arsenal for another club, possibly West Ham United. On January 12, 2007 Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger confirmed Arsenal would allow Lauren to leave, if he chose to do so. On January 18, 2007, Lauren completed a move to Portsmouth for an undisclosed fee.
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1995–1996 Utrera 30 (5)
1996–1997 Sevilla 17 (3)
1997–1998 Levante 34 (6)
1998–2000 RCD Mallorca 62 (4)
2000–2007 Arsenal 159 (7)
2007–2009 Portsmouth 25 (0)
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1998–2009 Cameroon 34 (2)
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