Raoul Coulon (born 3 December 1995) is a Vanuatuan footballer who can play as a right back, central defender and as a defensive midfielder. He plays for Vanuatuan clubside Nalkutan in the Port Vila Football League. He made his debut for the national team on March 26, 2016, in their 2–1 win against New Caledonia.

Raoul Coulon
Personal information
Full name Raoul Charles Coulon
Date of birth (1995-12-03) 3 December 1995 (age 28)
Place of birth Port Vila, Vanuatu[1]
Position(s) Defender or Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Nalkutan
Number 6
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2018 Tupuji Imere
2018– Nalkutan
International career
2010 Vanuatu U15 3 (0)
2011 Vanuatu U17 5 (0)
2013 Vanuatu U20 2 (0)
2015– Vanuatu U23 9 (0)
2016– Vanuatu 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 February 2018
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 July 2016

In 2020 the Coulon twins were expected to move to Lautoka in Fiji, but the move did not eventuate.[2][3]

Personal life

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Raoul has a twin brother, Michel, who also plays for Tupuji Imere as well as various national youth teams. They played together at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Twin threat inspires Vanuatu". FIFA. 23 August 2020. Archived from the original on November 4, 2020. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Ni-Vanuatu duo set for Lautoka move". Oceania Football Center. 6 February 2020. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
  3. ^ "Coulon brothers do not join Lautoka". Oceania Football Center. 12 February 2020. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
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