# Anthony Basso > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Anthony_Basso > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Anthony_Basso.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Basso > Source revision: 1311409135 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|French footballer (1979–2025)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2024}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Anthony Basso | image = Anthony Basso.png | full_name = | birth_date = {{birth date|df=yes|1979|7|4}} | birth_place = [Besançon](/source/Besan%C3%A7on), France | death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|2025|1|23|1979|7|4}} | death_place = Besançon, France | height = 1.91 m | position = [Goalkeeper](/source/Goalkeeper_(association_football)) | youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = | years1 = 1999–2001 | clubs1 = [Auxerre](/source/AJ_Auxerre) | caps1 = 0 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2001–2004 | clubs2 = [Udinese](/source/Udinese_Calcio) | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2001–2002 | clubs3 = → [Viterbese](/source/A.S._Viterbese_Calcio) (loan) | caps3 = 23 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2002–2003 | clubs4 = → [Benevento](/source/Benevento_Calcio) (loan) | caps4 = 8 | goals4 = 0 | years5 = 2003–2004 | clubs5 = → [Chieti](/source/S.S._Chieti_Calcio) (loan) | caps5 = 21 | goals5 = 0 | years6 = 2004–2006 | clubs6 = [Viking](/source/Viking_FK) | caps6 = 36 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2006–2007 | clubs7 = [Auxerre](/source/AJ_Auxerre) | caps7 = 0 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2007–2009 | clubs8 = [Heart of Midlothian](/source/Heart_of_Midlothian_F.C.) | caps8 = 7 | goals8 = 0 | years9 = 2010–2011 | clubs9 = [Besançon](/source/Besan%C3%A7on_RC) | caps9 = 4 | goals9 = 0 | years10 = 2011 | clubs10 = [Yverdon-Sport](/source/Yverdon-Sport_FC) | caps10 = 15 | goals10 = 0 }} '''Anthony Basso''' (4 July 1979 – 23 January 2025) was a French professional [footballer](/source/association_football) who played as a [goalkeeper](/source/goalkeeper_(association_football)). ==Career== ===Early career=== Basso began his career with the French side [Auxerre](/source/AJ_Auxerre), but left at a young age to join the [Serie A](/source/Serie_A) side [Udinese](/source/Udinese_Calcio). His time in Italy was ultimately unsuccessful, as he made only one appearance for Udinese and spent the rest of the time out on loan at three different lower-league teams. In August 2004, Basso moved on to [Tippeligaen](/source/Tippeligaen) side [Viking](/source/Viking_FK),{{cite web|url=https://www.nettavisen.no/sport/serie-a-keeper-klar-for-viking/s/12-95-272411|title=Serie A-keeper klar for Viking|work=Nettavisen|language=no|date=30 August 2004|access-date=26 January 2025}} where he enjoyed a good spell, the highlight of which was his performance in the shock 1–0 home victory over [Ligue 1](/source/Ligue_1) club [Monaco](/source/AS_Monaco_FC) in the [2005–06 UEFA Cup](/source/2005%E2%80%9306_UEFA_Cup) group stage.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/01ae-0e6d1a3732a9-412d76f56373-1000--basso-shines-in-viking-triumph/|title=Basso shines in Viking triumph|publisher=UEFA|date=20 October 2005|access-date=26 January 2025}} This performance enhanced his reputation in his homeland and alerted the interest of several Ligue 1 teams. ===Return to Auxerre=== In July 2006, Basso completed his return to [Auxerre](/source/AJ_Auxerre) following the departure of fellow keeper [Sébastien Hamel](/source/S%C3%A9bastien_Hamel) to [Marseille](/source/Olympique_de_Marseille). [Viking](/source/Viking_F.K.) had hoped to hold on to their keeper but relented due to his expiring contract and desire to return to his former club.[http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11817_2382181,00.html Auxerre snap up Basso] Sky Sports.com 1 July 2006. Retrieved 25 August 2008 Upon his arrival, he described returning as a "dream" and announced his intention to compete with veteran [Fabien Cool](/source/Fabien_Cool) to be the starting goalkeeper.[http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11817_2382421,00.html Basso speaks of 'dream' return] Sky Sports.com, 3 July 2006. Retrieved 25 August 2008 However, both Basso and Cool suffered long-term injuries and in December 2006 Auxerre signed [Nancy](/source/AS_Nancy) goalkeeper [Olivier Sorin](/source/Olivier_Sorin), meaning Basso had slipped to third-choice keeper.[http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11817_2398728,00.html Sorin joins Auxerre] Sky Sports.com, 23 December 2006. Retrieved 25 August 2008 Following Cool's retirement at the end of the season, Auxerre signed young [Lyon](/source/Olympique_Lyonnais) goalkeeper [Rémy Riou](/source/R%C3%A9my_Riou), making Basso's prospects of first-team football look increasingly bleak. ===Heart of Midlothian=== Basso joined [Heart of Midlothian](/source/Heart_of_Midlothian_F.C.) on trial in August 2007,{{cite news| title = Keeper Basso wins move to Hearts| url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/heart_of_midlothian/6953778.stm| publisher = BBC Sport| date = 31 August 2007| access-date = 31 August 2007}} and joined permanently later that month.{{cite news|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/heart_of_midlothian/6953778.stm|title=Keeper Basso wins move to Hearts|date=31 August 2007|access-date=1 September 2007|publisher=[BBC Sport](/source/BBC_Sport)}} He made his debut against [St Mirren](/source/St_Mirren_F.C.) on 30 September 2007 at [Love Street](/source/Love_Street_(stadium)), in which ''Hearts'' won the game 3–1.[https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/scot_prem/7017200.stm St Mirren 1–3 Hearts], [BBC Sport](/source/BBC_Sport), 30 September 2007. Towards the end of the 2007–08 season, Basso was dropped from the Hearts team as it emerged that talks over a new contract had broken down; his agent suggested that unless Hearts improved their contract offer, Basso might leave.[http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_3468161,00.html Hearts warned over keeper], Sky Sports.com, 24 April 2008. Basso was left out of the Hearts squad for their pre-season training camp in Germany, which raised serious questions over his future at the club.[https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/h/heart_of_midlothian/7515819.stm Hearts leave trio out of their camp] BBC Sport 19 July 2008. Retrieved 19 August 2008 Manager [Csaba László](/source/Csaba_L%C3%A1szl%C3%B3_(footballer_born_1964)) told Basso he was surplus to requirements and that he was free to look for another club. [Scottish First Division](/source/Scottish_First_Division) side [Livingston](/source/Livingston_F.C.), where Basso's agent [Tommaso Angelini](/source/Tommaso_Angelini) is a director, approached Basso in the hope of signing the Frenchman on a season-long loan deal{{cite news|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/livingston/7522345.stm|title=Basso in signing talks with Livi|publisher=BBC Sport|date=23 July 2008}} but Bulgarian side [Levski Sofia](/source/PFC_Levski_Sofia) were also credited with an interest.[http://www.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Football/2008/08/11/SPL-Laszlo-wants-rid-of-Basso/ Laszlo wants rid of Basso] Setanta Sports 11 August 2008. Retrieved 19 August 2008 On 28 January 2009, it was announced Basso had been released by Hearts.{{cite news|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/h/heart_of_midlothian/7856805.stm|title=Keeper Basso released by Hearts|publisher=BBC Sport|date=28 January 2009|access-date=28 January 2009}} ===Later career=== After being without a club for the rest of 2009, Basso eventually joined [Besançon](/source/Besan%C3%A7on_RC) of the French [fourth division](/source/Championnat_de_France_amateur) for the 2010–11 season. Playing only a handful of matches, he transferred to [Yverdon-Sport](/source/Yverdon-Sport_FC) of the [Swiss Challenge League](/source/Swiss_Challenge_League) in early 2011. ==Death== Basso died in [Besançon](/source/Besan%C3%A7on), France, on 23 January 2025, at the age of 45.{{cite news |title=Un ancien gardien d’Auxerre décède à 45 ans |url=https://www.onzemondial.com/ligue-1/un-ancien-gardien-d-auxerre-decede-a-45-ans-940107 |access-date=26 January 2025 |publisher=Onze Mondial |date=25 January 2025}}{{cite news |title=Monsieur Anthony BASSO |url=https://www.libramemoria.com/defunts/basso-anthony/df8bbe0f2a8a42a5a29b576b8634e87c |access-date=6 February 2025}} ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{Soccerway|1395}} * {{WorldFootball.net|anthony-basso}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Basso, Anthony}} Category:1979 births Category:2025 deaths Category:French men's footballers Category:Udinese Calcio players Category:Viking FK players Category:AJ Auxerre players Category:SSD Chieti FC 1922 players Category:Heart of Midlothian F.C. players Category:Scottish Premier League players Category:Men's association football goalkeepers Category:French expatriate men's footballers Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy Category:French expatriate sportspeople in Italy Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Norway Category:French expatriate sportspeople in Norway Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Scotland Category:French expatriate sportspeople in Scotland Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Switzerland Category:French expatriate sportspeople in Switzerland Category:Benevento Calcio players Category:Yverdon-Sport FC players Category:Ligue 1 players Category:Championnat National 2 players Category:Serie A players Category:Eliteserien players Category:Footballers from Besançon Category:20th-century French sportsmen Category:21st-century French sportsmen --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Anthony Basso](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Basso) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Basso?action=history)). 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