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Ex-Ligue 1 star rushed to hospital after being found unconscious at home with stab wound close to his heart

Published on June 10, 2025 at 10:56 AM

FRENCH league star Daniel Congre has been rushed to hospital – after being found at home with a stab wound.

The central defender has made over 550 appearances for Toulouse, Montpellier and Dijon.

Daniel Congre of Olympique Lyonnais.
Daniel Congre was found with a stab wound at home
Soccer player Daniel Congre in a red Dijon FCO jersey.
He almost joined Aston Villa in 2016

Congre, 40, became ‘s sporting coordinator after hanging up his boots last year.

But emergency services raced to his home at Perols, near Montpellier, on Monday after concerns were raised for his welfare.

Toulouse-born Congre was reportedly found unconscious with a severe stab wound close to his heart.

Montpellier have opened an enquiry into the incident, which took place near the city’s airport.

Congre joined Montpellier straight after their surprise title win in 2012, and went on to captain the side.

considered signing him in January 2016, while he had attracted interest from and the previous spring.

Able to operate in central defence or on either flank, he won seven Under-21 caps for .

Congre, whose parents hail from the French Caribbean, later received a senior call-up from Guadeloupe.

Despite this, he failed to make their squad for the 2009 Concacaf Gold Cup.

A source close to the now-retired player said on Tuesday morning that his condition had become more stable.

But enquiries continue into whether Congre’s injuries were self-inflicted or a third party was involved.

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