Florent Balmont
Born: February 2, 1980 (age 44)
Height: 5' 5" (165cm)
Hometown: Sainte-Foy-les-Lyon, France
Nationality: 
French
FrenchPosition: Midfielder
| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2008-2016 | Lille |
Sports Mole has 43 articles about Florent Balmont. Articles 1 to 40:
Eric Bautheauc brace inspires Lille victory over Lorient
A brace from Eric Bautheac and a strike from Djibril Sidibe secure a 3-0 victory for Lille in their Ligue 1 clash against Lorient.
Dec 12, 20:54
Team News: Abdoul Razzagui Camara heads up Angers attack
Ligue 1 side Angers decide to lead with lone frontman Abdoul Razzagui Camara in attack as they welcome visiting side Lille in the top flight of French football.
Nov 28, 18:32
Corentin Jean strike earns Troyes draw against Lille
Corentin Jean strikes late as Troyes come from behind to draw against Lille.
Nov 21, 20:57
Lille thrash Metz on final day of Ligue 1
Lille thrash Metz 4-1 on the final day of the Ligue 1 season.
May 23, 21:56
Martin Braithwaite caps Toulouse fightback against Lille
Toulouse score twice in two minutes to seal a dramatic 3-2 win over Lille as they move away from the Ligue 1 drop zone.
May 9, 20:56
Saint-Etienne's Max Gradel sinks 10-man Lille
Former Leeds striker Max Gradel scores twice as Saint-Etienne continue their fine form with a win over Lille.
Mar 22, 14:52
Adama Traore fires Lille past Evian TG
Adama Traore scores the only goal of the game as Lille secure a 1-0 win over Evian TG.
Jan 7, 21:22
Preview: Lille vs. Paris Saint-Germain
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the form of Lille and Paris Saint-Germain ahead of their clash on Wednesday evening.
Dec 1, 17:29
Lille snatch late equaliser against FC Krasnodar, Europa League fate in doubt
Lille and FC Krasnodar face Europa League exits after grabbing a 1-1 draw in Russia.
Nov 27, 18:51
Mathieu Bodmer goal sees off Lille
Nice move towards the top half of the Ligue 1 table after a Mathieu Bodmer goal earns them a 1-0 win over Lille.
Sep 24, 20:22
Divock Origi penalty enough for Lille to beat Caen
Liverpool loanee Divock Origi scores a second-half penalty as Lille beat 10-man Caen 1-0 at the Stade Michel d'Ornano to become the early leaders of Ligue 1.
Aug 15, 21:35
Lille confirm third-placed finish with 4-1 victory over Lorient
Lille ensure a third-placed finish and Champions League qualification as they beat Lorient 4-1 on the final day of the Ligue 1 season.
May 17, 21:53
Lille beat Bordeaux to close in on Champions League spot
Lille hold out for a 2-1 win over Bordeaux to edge ever closer to securing the final Champions League qualifying spot in Ligue 1.
Apr 27, 21:53
Team News: Wissam Ben Yedder, Eden Ben Basat continue for Toulouse
Toulouse continue with Wissam Ben Yedder and Eden Ben Basat up front for the home clash with Lille in Ligue 1.
Apr 5, 18:44
Last-gasp Saloman Kalou strike gives Lille win
Saloman Kalou scores a 92nd-minute winner as Lille move six points clear in the UCL places with a 1-0 home win over Guingamp.
Mar 30, 18:01
Lille secure comfortable win over Montpellier
Lille secure a comfortable 2-0 victory over Montpellier in this afternoon's Ligue 1 clash, thanks to goals from Marko Basa and Nolan Roux.
Mar 9, 14:55
Team News: Lille opt for 4-3-3 against Sochaux
Lille decide upon three forwards in attack as they take on Sochaux in Ligue 1 tonight, with Solomon Kalou, Nolan Roux and Divock Origi all starting up top.
Feb 8, 18:36
Saint-Etienne beat 10-man Lille
Saint-Etienne score twice in the second half to beat 10-man Lille, closing the gap to the third-place side.
Jan 17, 21:23
Lille edge past Valenciennes
Lille beat Valenciennes 1-0 in Ligue 1 with 10 men.
Nov 30, 21:02
Team News: Two changes for Guingamp, three for Lille
Guingamp make two changes ahead of their clash with Lille in Ligue 1.
Nov 9, 18:22
Half-Time Report: Nolan Roux fires Lille in front
Lille lead Monaco at half time thanks to Nolan Roux's 26th-minute strike at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
Nov 3, 20:53
Team News: Claudio Ranieri brings nine players back
Claudio Ranieri recalls nine of his first-team regulars for Monaco's clash with Lille.
Nov 3, 19:18
Preview: Lille vs. AS Monaco
Sports Mole looks ahead to Sunday's Ligue 1 meeting between Lille and AS Monaco.
Nov 1, 17:52
Early goal enough for Lille
Lille score early in the first half to take all three points against Montpellier HSC in Ligue 1.
Oct 19, 21:00
Lille cruise to Ajaccio win
Lille breeze to a comfortable win over Ajaccio in Ligue 1.
Oct 5, 21:08
Lille ease past Evian TG
Lille get the better of Evian TG 3-0 at home in Ligue 1 to climb up to second in the table at least provisionally.
Sep 24, 19:49
Team News: Salomon Kalou starts for Lille
Rennes make three changes to their side to face Lille in Ligue 1 this evening.
Aug 31, 18:22
Team News: Divock Origi starts against Reims
Belgian teenager Divock Origi starts up front for Lille as they travel to the Stade Auguste Delaune to face Reims.
Aug 17, 18:42
Lille drop points at Montpellier
Lille's chances of a top-three finish in Ligue 1 are damaged with a goalless draw at Montpellier.
May 18, 21:52
Live Commentary: Lille 3-0 Reims - as it happened
Sports Mole's live text commentary of a Salomon Kalou-inspired victory for Lille at home to Reims.
May 10, 19:00
Lille dent Lyon's title chances
Lyon have their hopes of winning Ligue 1 severely hampered by Lille tonight as Rudi Garcia's side run riot at Stade de Gerland.
Feb 10, 22:02
Nancy, Lille share points
Nancy come back from a losing position twice to draw 2-2 with Lille in their Ligue 1 clash.
Jan 12, 20:56
Marseille go level with Paris Saint-Germain
Marseille draw level with Paris Saint-Germain at the top of Ligue 1 thanks to a 1-0 victory over Lille.
Nov 25, 22:02
Salomon Kalou goal enough for Lille against Brest
Salomon Kalou scores the winner for Lille against Brest, as Rudi Garcia's side win 1-0 at home.
Nov 10, 17:58
Lille grind out victory at Evian TG
Nolan Roux and Florent Balmont are on target as Lille secure victory at Evian TG.
Nov 3, 21:22
Lille beat ten-man Valenciennes
Lille see off Valenciennes 2-1 at home, thanks to an own goal from Gaetan Bong and a Dimitri Payet strike.
Oct 27, 18:04
Thomas Muller penalty beats Lille
Thomas Muller scores from the penalty spot as Bayern move joint top of Champions League Group F with a 1-0 win over Lille.
Oct 23, 21:45
Marko Basa rescues point for Lille against Bordeaux
Marko Basa scores in the final minute of injury time to rescue a point for Lille at Bordeaux, as Rudi Garcia's side return home with a 1-1 draw.
Oct 19, 22:38
Live Commentary: Bordeaux 1-1 Lille - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you all the action from this Ligue 1 game as it happens live.
Oct 19, 19:21
Valencia 2-0 Lille
Jonas Oliveira scores twice as Valencia inflict a 2-0 defeat on French side Lille, who have now lost both of their opening two Champions League matches.
Oct 2, 21:37
