{{short description|French footballer (born 1987)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Elliot Grandin | fullname = Elliot Grandin<ref name="Barclays Premier League Squad Numbers 2013/14">{{Cite news | title = Barclays Premier League Squad Numbers 2013/14 | url = http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/2013-14/aug/premier-league-squad-numbers-seasons-2013-14.html | publisher = Premier League | date = 16 August 2013 | access-date = 17 August 2013 | archive-date = 21 August 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130821225359/http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/2013-14/aug/premier-league-squad-numbers-seasons-2013-14.html | url-status = dead }}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1987|10|17|df=y}} | birth_place = Caen, France | height = 1.78 m<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.premierleague.com/page/PlayerProfile/0,,12306~41612,00.html |title=Premier League Player Profile |access-date=15 March 2011 |publisher=Premier League |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120930074740/http://www.premierleague.com/page/PlayerProfile/0%2C%2C12306~41612%2C00.html |archive-date=30 September 2012}}</ref> | position = Winger | currentclub = | clubnumber = | youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = Caen | years1 = 2004–2008 | clubs1 = Caen | caps1 = 55 | goals1 = 6 | years2 = 2008–2009 | clubs2 = Marseille | caps2 = 16 | goals2 = 2 | years3 = 2009 | clubs3 = → Grenoble (loan) | caps3 = 8 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2010 | clubs4 = CSKA Sofia | caps4 = 11 | goals4 = 4 | years5 = 2010–2013 | clubs5 = Blackpool | caps5 = 49 | goals5 = 7 | years6 = 2012 | clubs6 = → Nice (loan) | caps6 = 12 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2013–2014 | clubs7 = Crystal Palace | caps7 = 0 | goals7 = 0 | years8 = 2014 | clubs8 = Blackpool | caps8 = 7 | goals8 = 1 | years9 = 2014–2015 | clubs9 = Astra Giurgiu | caps9 = 2 | goals9 = 1 | years10 = 2016 | clubs10 = Shrewsbury Town | caps10 = 0 | goals10 = 0 | years11 = 2017 | clubs11 = Ermis Aradippou | caps11 = 13 | goals11 = 3 | years12 = 2018–2019 | clubs12 = Fréjus Saint-Raphaël | caps12 = 9 | goals12 = 0 | years13 = 2019–2020 | clubs13 = JS Saint-Pierroise | caps13 = | goals13 = | years14 = 2020 | clubs14 = Grimsby Town | caps14 = 5 | goals14 = 0 | years15 = 2021–2022 | clubs15 = JS Saint-Pierroise | caps15 = | goals15 = | years16 = 2022–2023 | clubs16 = AS Cagnes | caps16 = 0 | goals16 = 0 | years17 = 2023 | clubs17 = Cannet Rocheville | caps17 = 0 | goals17 = 0 | totalcaps = | totalgoals = | nationalyears1 = 2008 | nationalteam1 = France U21 | nationalcaps1 = 3 | nationalgoals1 = 1 | medaltemplates = | club-update = 13:55, 25 July 2022 (UTC) }}
''' Elliot Grandin ''' (born 17 October 1987) is a French former professional footballer who played as a winger
Grandin can also play as a central attacking midfielder. He notably played in the Premier League for Blackpool and previously in France for Caen, Marseille, Nice and Grenoble. He also played for CSKA Sofia, Astra Giurgiu, Ermis Aradippou, Fréjus Saint-Raphaël, JS Saint-Pierroise, as well as stints back in England with Crystal Palace, Shrewsbury Town and Grimsby Town. Grandin has played for France at under-21 level.
==Club career==
===Caen=== Grandin began his career at his hometown club, Caen and signed his professional contract at the club.<ref name="Grandin So Foot">{{cite news|title=GRANDIN : " ÇA FAIT LONGTEMPS QU'ON NE M'A PAS VU JOUER ICI... "|url=https://www.sofoot.com/grandin-ca-fait-longtemps-qu-on-ne-m-a-pas-vu-jouer-ici-452393.html|publisher=So Foot|language=fr|date=8 February 2018|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> He made his debut for the first team in the 2004–05 season, making just one substitute appearance, on 28 May 2005 in a 3–2 defeat to Istres as Caen were relegated from Ligue 1 to Ligue 2.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuilleMatch.asp?saison=2004/2005&code_evt=D1&num_ordre=4&code_jr_tr=J38|title=FC Istres 2–3 SM Caen|publisher=LFP|language=fr|date=28 May 2005|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060525025908/http://www.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuilleMatch.asp?saison=2004/2005&code_evt=D1&num_ordre=4&code_jr_tr=J38 |archive-date=25 May 2006|url-status=dead}}</ref> This turns out to be his only appearance of the season.<ref name="lfp280505">{{cite web|title=Elliot Grandin 28 May 2005|url=http://www.lfp.fr/joueur/detail_tempsJeu.asp?no_joueur=106184&saison=2004/2005&code_evt=D1|publisher=LFP|language=French|access-date=11 August 2010|date=28 May 2005|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080922234629/http://www.lfp.fr/joueur/detail_tempsJeu.asp?no_joueur=106184&saison=2004%2F2005&code_evt=D1|archive-date=22 September 2008}}</ref> In opening game of the 2005–06 season, Grandin started the season well when he scored his first goal for Caen, in a 3–2 loss against Créteil.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/FootballFicheMatch9058_67152.html|title=Créteil-Lusitanos 3–2 SM Caen|publisher=L’Equipe|language=fr|date=29 July 2005|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060903214515/http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/FootballFicheMatch9058_67152.html|archive-date=3 September 2006|url-status=dead}}</ref> Grandin scored his second goal of the season, in a 5–0 win against Valenciennes in the first round of the Coupe de la Ligue on 22 September 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.smcaen.fr/2005-2006/ligue-1/sm-caen-vs-valenciennes-fc-0|title=SM CAEN 5–0 VALENCIENNES|publisher=Stade Malherbe Caen|language=fr|date=22 September 2005|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525153830/https://www.smcaen.fr/2005-2006/ligue-1/sm-caen-vs-valenciennes-fc-0|archive-date=25 May 2021|url-status=dead}}</ref> He once again scored against them for the second time this season, losing 2–1 on 15 September 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/FootballFicheMatch9079_67367.html|title=Valenciennes 2–1 SM Caen|publisher=L’Equipe|language=fr|date=15 January 2006|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060905153911/http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/FootballFicheMatch9079_67367.html|archive-date=5 September 2006|url-status=dead}}</ref> A month later on 10 February 2006, Grandin scored his third goal of the season, in a 1–0 win against Sète.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lequipe.fr/Football/FootballFicheMatch9082_67390.html|title=SM Caen 1–0 FC Sète 34|publisher=L’Equipe|language=fr|date=10 February 2006|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061202214908/http://lequipe.fr/Football/FootballFicheMatch9082_67390.html|archive-date=2 December 2006|url-status=dead}}</ref> The club finished fourth in Ligue 2, missing out on promotion to Ligue 1 on goal difference.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lequipe.fr/Football/FootballFicheMatch9095_67518.html|title=SM Caen 3–2 Créteil-Lusitanos|publisher=L’Equipe|language=fr|date=12 May 2006|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061202190945/http://lequipe.fr/Football/FootballFicheMatch9095_67518.html|archive-date=2 December 2006|url-status=dead}}</ref> With his playing time at SM Caen increased, he made a total of nineteen league appearances, scoring three goals (twenty–two appearances and scoring four times in all competitions).<ref name="lfp106184">{{cite web|title=La Fiche de Elliot Grandin|url=http://www.lfp.fr/joueur/index.asp?no_joueur=106184|publisher=LFP|language=French|access-date=11 August 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090802201437/http://www.lfp.fr/joueur/index.asp?no_joueur=106184|archive-date=2 August 2009}}</ref>
In the 2006–07 season, Grandin scored his first goal of the season, in a 1–0 win against Créteil-Lusitanos on 7 November 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lequipe.fr/Football/FootballFicheMatch10694_78523.html|title=SM Caen 1–0 Créteil-Lusitanos|publisher=L’Equipe|language=fr|date=7 November 2006|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061130013931/http://lequipe.fr/Football/FootballFicheMatch10694_78523.html|archive-date=30 November 2006|url-status=dead}}</ref> He then scored his second goal of the season, in a 3–2 win against Dijon on 22 December 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.smcaen.fr/2006-2007/ligue-1/sm-caen-vs-dijon-fco|title=SM CAEN 3–2 DIJON|publisher=Stade Malherbe Caen|language=fr|date=22 December 2006|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525181759/https://www.smcaen.fr/2006-2007/ligue-1/sm-caen-vs-dijon-fco|archive-date=25 May 2021|url-status=dead}}</ref> Two weeks later on 7 January 2007, Grandin scored his third goal of the season, in a 2–1 loss against Valenciennes in the first round of the Coupe de France.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.smcaen.fr/2006-2007/ligue-1/valenciennes-fc-vs-sm-caen|title=Valenciennes 2–1 Stade Malherbe Caen|publisher=Stade Malherbe Caen|language=fr|date=7 January 2007|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525181707/https://www.smcaen.fr/2006-2007/ligue-1/valenciennes-fc-vs-sm-caen|archive-date=25 May 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> As he became a first team regular at the club, Grandin was part of the Caen squad that finished as runners-up and won promotion to Ligue 1 after beating Libourne 2–1 in the last game of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.smcaen.fr/2006-2007/ligue-1/libourne-vs-sm-caen|title=Libourne 1–2 Stade Malherbe Caen|publisher=Stade Malherbe Caen|language=fr|date=25 May 2007|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525183421/https://www.smcaen.fr/2006-2007/ligue-1/libourne-vs-sm-caen|archive-date=25 May 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> At the start of the 2007–08 season, Grandin continued to be in the first team for the side despite finding his playing time, coming from the substitute bench.<ref>{{cite news|title=Caen-OM : interview du webmaster de SMCaen.net|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/2726/caen-om-interview-du-webmaster-de-smcaennet.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=24 August 2007|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> He then scored his first goal of the season, as well as, setting up one of the goals, in a 5–0 win against Bordeaux on 24 November 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.smcaen.fr/2007-2008/ligue-1/sm-caen-vs-fcg-bordeaux|title=Stade Malherbe Caen 5–0 Girondins de Bordeaux|publisher=Stade Malherbe Caen|language=fr|date=24 November 2007|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525185638/https://www.smcaen.fr/2007-2008/ligue-1/sm-caen-vs-fcg-bordeaux|archive-date=25 May 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> Grandin also scored two more goals, coming from Coupe de la Ligue matches against Toulouse and Lyon.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.smcaen.fr/2007-2008/ligue-1/toulouse-fc-vs-sm-caen-0|title=Toulouse 3–3 Stade Malherbe Caen|publisher=Stade Malherbe Caen|language=fr|date=26 September 2007|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525191248/https://www.smcaen.fr/2007-2008/ligue-1/toulouse-fc-vs-sm-caen-0|archive-date=25 May 2021|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.smcaen.fr/2007-2008/ligue-1/sm-caen-vs-ol-lyonnais-0|title=Stade Malherbe Caen 1–3 Lyon|publisher=Stade Malherbe Caen|language=fr|date=31 October 2007|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525191213/https://www.smcaen.fr/2007-2008/ligue-1/sm-caen-vs-ol-lyonnais-0|archive-date=25 May 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> His performance attracted interest from Marseille.<ref>{{cite news|title=LE JOURNAL DU MERCATO|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/transferts/actualites/le-journal-du-mercato-110588|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=21 January 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=LE JOURNAL DU MERCATO|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/transferts/actualites/le-journal-du-mercato-111204|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=23 January 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title="GRANDIN DOIT BOSSER"|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/actualites/grandin-doit-bosser-112926|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=28 January 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> By the time he departed from Caen, Grandin made a total of 55 league appearances for the club and scoring six goals.<ref name="lfp106184"/>
===Marseille=== On 28 January 2008, midway through the 2007–08 season, Grandin joined Marseille for €400,000.<ref name="Grandin French Football"/><ref>{{cite news|title="MA DÉCISION EST PRISE"|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/transferts/actualites/ma-decision-est-prise-111523|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=24 January 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Grandin est Marseillais!|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/2968/grandin-est-marseillais.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=28 January 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> However upon leaving Caen, he was criticised by manager Franck Dumas.<ref>{{cite news|title=Elliot Grandin riposte|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/news-3695/elliot-grandin-riposte.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=28 January 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/breves2008/20080126_225238Dev.html|title=Dumas se lâche sur Grandin|publisher=L’Equipe|language=fr|date=26 January 2008|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091120094022/https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/breves2008/20080126_225238Dev.html|archive-date=20 November 2009|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://rapidisti.gsp.ro/stiri/18318/grandin-nu-se-teme-sa-spuna-lucrurilor-pe-nume.htm|title=Grandin nu se teme să spună lucrurilor pe nume|publisher=Gazeta Sporturlor|language=ro|date=6 January 2010|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100109200020/http://rapidisti.gsp.ro/stiri/18318/grandin-nu-se-teme-sa-spuna-lucrurilor-pe-nume.htm|archive-date=9 January 2010|url-status=live}}</ref>
In his first match for the club against Monaco in the last 16 of the Coupe de France, he made an assist for the second goal scored by Mathieu Valbuena, in a 3–1 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=OM 3-1 Monaco : convaincante qualification|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/2975/om-3-1-monaco-convaincante-qualification.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=3 February 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=L'OM PUISSANCE 6|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/Homes-Clubs/marseille/actualites/l-om-puissance-6-116994|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=8 February 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> Grandin's debut for Marseille came on 9 February 2008 against Nice and started the match, playing 89 minutes before being substituted, in a 2–0 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=Nice 0-2 OM : comme des guerriers|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/2982/nice-0-2-om-comme-des-guerriers.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=10 February 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}Mbr>{{cite news|title=PREMIÈRE RÉUSSIE POUR GRANDIN|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/coupe-de-france/actualites/premiere-reussie-pour-grandin-115589|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=11 February 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> On 17 May 2008, the last day of the season against Strasbourg, he came on as a substitute after an injury to striker Mamadou Niang, and sent his pass set up to Nasri to score as Marseille won 4–3 and so qualified for the preliminary round of the Champions League.<ref>{{cite news|title=OM 4-3 Strasbourg : la tactique et les joueurs|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/3148/om-4-3-strasbourg-la-tactique-et-les-joueurs.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=17 May 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> At the end of the 2007–08 season, Grandin made eight league appearances, most of them as a substitute.<ref>{{cite news|title=OM 2-1 PSG : la tactique et les joueurs|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/2994/om-2-1-psg-la-tactique-et-les-joueurs.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=18 February 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=OM-Auxerre : discussion tactique|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/news-3896/om-auxerre-discussion-tactique.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=1 March 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Bilan de l'OM version 2007-08 : les joueurs (3/3)|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/3184/bilan-de-l-om-version-2007-08-les-joueurs33.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=1 June 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref>
In the 2008–09 season, Grandin was in the starting line-up in the first game of the season at Rennes, scoring Marseille's fourth goal in stoppage time, in a 4–4 draw.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rennes 4-4 OM : la tactique et les joueurs|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/3310/rennes-4-4-om-la-tactique-et-les-joueurs.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=11 August 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Grandin : "pour le moral, c'est bien, mais..."|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/news-4777/grandin-pour-le-moral-c-est-bien-mais.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=11 August 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=LES PARADOXES DE L'OM|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/Homes-Clubs/marseille/actualites/les-paradoxes-de-l-om-180894|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=11 August 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> On 13 August 2008, he made his European debut in the third qualifying round of the Champions League, in a single-goal victory at Norwegian side Brann.<ref name="uefa98520">{{cite web|title=UEFA – Grandin|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/clubs/player=98520/index.html|publisher=UEFA|access-date=12 August 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100827222645/http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/clubs/player=98520/index.html|archive-date=27 August 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=L'OM SUR LA BONNE VOIE|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-des-champions/actualites/l-om-sur-la-bonne-voie-181414|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=13 August 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Brann Bergen 0-1 OM : la tactique et les joueurs|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/3314/brann-bergen-0-1-om-la-tactique-et-les-joueurs.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=15 August 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> Four days later on 17 August 2008, Grandin scored his second goal for the club, in a 4–0 win against Auxerre.<ref>{{cite news|title=Le message de l'OM|url=https://www.lefigaro.fr/football/2008/08/17/02003-20080817ARTSPO00221-live-marseille-auxerre.php|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=17 August 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ligue 1 (2 e journée). Marseille - Auxerre : 4-0 OM : huit buts en deux matchs!|url=https://www.letelegramme.fr/ar/viewarticle1024.php?aaaammjj=20080818&article=3642767&type=ar|publisher=Le Telegramme|language=fr|date=17 August 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> In the return leg against Brann, he helped Marseille win 2–1 to advance to the next round of the UEFA Cup tournament.<ref>{{cite news|title=DANS LA COUR DES GRANDS|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-des-champions/actualites/dans-la-cour-des-grands-186958|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=28 August 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> However, Grandin then fell out of favour into the plans of Eric Gerets and lack of playing time in Marseille.<ref>{{cite news|title=Le Havre 0-1 OM : la tactique et les joueurs|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/3330/le-havre-0-1-om-la-tactique-et-les-joueurs.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=26 August 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Plusieurs incertains pour Le Mans|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/news-5113/plusieurs-incertains-pour-le-mans.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=26 September 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Grandin ne pense qu'à l'OM|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/news-5228/grandin-ne-pense-qu-a-l-om.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=10 October 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Elliot Grandin : "je me sens bien" - Source: Footmarseille.com|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/news-5236/elliot-grandin-je-me-sens-bien.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=11 October 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Bilan à la mi-saison : les joueurs|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/3548/bilan-a-la-mi-saison-les-joueurs.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=2 January 2009|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> As a result, he was linked a move away from the club in the January transfer window, with clubs, such as, Grenoble, Le Havre and Strasbourg were interested in signing him.<ref>{{cite news|title=Grandin vers Grenoble|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/3515/grandin-vers-grenoble.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=20 December 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Grandin vers Le Havre?|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/3525/grandin-vers-le-havre.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=23 December 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Grandin : le HAC, le RCS ou l'OM?|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/news-6065/grandin-le-hac-le-rcs-ou-l-om.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=23 December 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Grandin et Samassa surpris?|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/news-6088/grandin-et-samassa-surpris.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=30 December 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Grandin priorité du club doyen?|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/news-6215/grandin-priorite-du-club-doyen.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=14 January 2009|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Grandin prêté mais où?|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/news-6373/grandin-prete-mais-ou.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=29 January 2009|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> By the time Grandin departed from Marseille, he made a further eight appearances, scoring twice.<ref name="lfp106184"/>
Grandin joined fellow Ligue 1 side Grenoble on loan for five months on 30 January 2009.<ref name="grenoble704">{{cite web|title=GF38 The Attack|url=http://www.gf38.fr/fr/toute-l-actualite-du-gf38-le-gf38-d-attaque.2.0.ida.704.html#actu_704|publisher=Grenoble Foot 38|access-date=12 August 2010|language=French|date=30 January 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090203160712/http://www.gf38.fr/fr/toute-l-actualite-du-gf38-le-gf38-d-attaque.2.0.ida.704.html#actu_704|archive-date=3 February 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Grandin prêté à Grenoble|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/3609/grandin-prete-a-grenoble.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=30 January 2009|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> He made his debut on 7 February 2009, starting the whole game, in a goalless home draw with Valenciennes.<ref>{{cite news|title=A chacun son point|url=https://www.lefigaro.fr/football/2009/02/08/02003-20090208ARTSPO00148-suivez-le-multiplex.php|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=8 February 2009|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> Grandin became a first team regular for the club, rotating in playing either midfield and striker positions.<ref>{{cite news|title= Grandin veut s'imposer au GF38|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/news-6487/grandin-veut-s-imposer-au-gf38.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=8 February 2009|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Grandin souhaite revenir à l'OM|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/news-7007/grandin-souhaite-revenir-a-l-om.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=30 March 2009|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=OM - Grenoble : pas de Grandin|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/news-7126/om-grenoble-pas-de-grandin.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=11 April 2009|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> He made a total of eight appearances before returning to Marseille at the end of the season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Grenoble renvoie Grandin à la maison|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/news-7708/grenoble-renvoie-grandin-a-la-maison.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=6 June 2009|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Bilan des prêtés : Elliot Grandin|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/news-7717/bilan-des-pretes-elliot-grandin.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=7 June 2009|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> Having been told by new manager Didier Deschamps of being in a new plan ahead of the new season, Grandin was linked a move away from Marseille, with Standard Liège, Sheffield Wednesday and Birmingham City interested in signing him in the summer transfer window.<ref>{{cite news|title=GRANDIN POUSSÉ DEHORS|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/transferts/fil-info/grandin-pousse-dehors-280403|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=15 July 2009|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Grandin à Sheffield Wednesday?|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/3873/grandin-a-sheffield-wednesday.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=22 July 2009|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Birmingham City: Two new names in the frame for moves to Blues|url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/birmingham-city-two-new-names-98774|publisher=Birmingham Mail|date=26 July 2009|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=LE STANDARD VEUT GRANDIN|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/transferts/fil-info/le-standard-veut-grandin-277396|publisher=La Figaro|language=fr|date=24 July 2009|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Христо Янев: Бардон, Нифлор и Барт са по-добри от Гранден|url=https://football24.bg/novina/31984-hristo-yanev-bardon-niflor-i-bart-sa-po-dobri-ot-granden|publisher=Football 24.bg|language=bg|date=23 January 2010|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-date=26 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526200920/https://football24.bg/novina/31984-hristo-yanev-bardon-niflor-i-bart-sa-po-dobri-ot-granden|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 18 August 2009, it was reported by ''L'Équipe'' that he would go on trial in England with Premier League club Stoke City five days later and that Stoke had first option on the player for around €1 million.<ref>{{cite news|title=Marseille winger Elliot Grandin to undergo trial at Stoke City|url=http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/marseille-winger-elliot-grandin-to-undergo-trial-a/2865/|publisher=IM Scouting|date=18 August 2009|access-date=2 May 2012}}<br>{{cite news|title=STOKE ESSAYE GRANDIN|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/transferts/fil-info/stoke-essaye-grandin-291151|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=24 August 2009|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> After returning to France, Marseille released Grandin from his contract on 2 September.<ref name="OM41757">{{cite web|title=Elliot Grandin quitte l'OM|url=http://www.om.net/fr/Saison/101005/Actualites/41757/Elliot_Grandin_quitte_l_OM|publisher=Olympique de Marseille|language=French|access-date=12 August 2010|date=2 September 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221190912/http://www.om.net/fr/Saison/101005/Actualites/41757/Elliot_Grandin_quitte_l_OM|archive-date=21 February 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> The club later called him as one of the worst signings.<ref>{{cite news|title=Mercato hivernal : les pires recrues de l'OM|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/news-40322/mercato-hivernal-les-pires-recrues-de-l-om.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=30 December 2017|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref>
===CSKA Sofia=== On 5 January 2010, Grandin was reportedly in negotiations with Romanian Liga I club Rapid Bucharest, and was believed to be about to sign for the club;<ref name="rapidisti18317">{{cite web|title=Exclusiv / Grandin, primul transfer al Rapidului|url=http://rapidisti.gsp.ro/stiri/18317/exclusiv--grandin-primul-transfer-al-rapidului.htm|publisher=rapidisti.ro|access-date=12 August 2010|language=Romanian|date=6 January 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100108083229/http://rapidisti.gsp.ro/stiri/18317/exclusiv--grandin-primul-transfer-al-rapidului.htm|archive-date=8 January 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Ţinta Rapidului: Grandin = Boya|url=https://www.gsp.ro/fotbal/liga-1/inta-rapidului-grandin-boya-170208.html|publisher=Gazeta Sporturilor|language=ro|date=8 January 2010|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Francezul Grandin anunţă Rapidul că vrea mai mult!|url=https://www.gsp.ro/fotbal/liga-1/francezul-grandin-anunta-rapidul-ca-vrea-mai-mult-170726.html|publisher=Gazeta Sporturilor|language=ro|date=11 January 2010|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Гранден: Не искам и да чувам за Румъния|url=https://football24.bg/novina/31781-granden-ne-iskam-i-da-chuvam-za-rumyniya|publisher=Football 24.bg|language=bg|date=17 January 2010|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-date=26 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526200845/https://football24.bg/novina/31781-granden-ne-iskam-i-da-chuvam-za-rumyniya|url-status=dead}}</ref> however, on 20 January he signed an 18-month contract with Bulgarian A PFG club CSKA Sofia, after they gave him an improved offer that gave him 30% of any future sale proceeds.<ref>{{cite news|title=EXCLUSIV / Grandin: "Nu vreau să vin în România!"|url=https://www.gsp.ro/fotbal/liga-1/exclusiv-grandin-nu-vreau-sa-vin-in-romania-171870.html|publisher=Gazeta Sporturilor|language=ro|date=17 January 2010|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Скандалджията Гранден подписа за 6000 евро|url=https://football24.bg/novina/31874-skandaldzhiyata-granden-podpisa-za-6000-evro|publisher=Football 24.bg|language=bg|date=20 January 2010|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-date=26 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526200845/https://football24.bg/novina/31874-skandaldzhiyata-granden-podpisa-za-6000-evro|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Гранден - момчето на шефа|url=https://football24.bg/novina/32100-granden-momcheto-na-shefa|publisher=Football 24.bg|language=bg|date=26 January 2010|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-date=26 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526201014/https://football24.bg/novina/32100-granden-momcheto-na-shefa|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="Grandin French Football"/>
However, Grandin suffered a setback with an injury during the winter break and was sidelined for a month.<ref>{{cite news|title=Травмата на Гранден не е сериозна|url=https://football24.bg/novina/32467-travmata-na-granden-ne-e-seriozna|publisher=Football 24.bg|language=bg|date=2 February 2010|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-date=26 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526201125/https://football24.bg/novina/32467-travmata-na-granden-ne-e-seriozna|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Гранден отново контузен|url=https://football24.bg/novina/33128-granden-otnovo-kontuze|publisher=Football 24.bg|language=bg|date=18 February 2010|access-date=29 May 2021}}{{Dead link|date=October 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}<br>{{cite news|title=Гранден бил скатавка и единак|url=https://football24.bg/novina/33174-granden-bil-skatavka-i-edinak|publisher=Football 24.bg|language=bg|date=20 February 2010|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-date=26 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526200634/https://football24.bg/novina/33174-granden-bil-skatavka-i-edinak|url-status=dead}}</ref> He made his competitive debut for the club on 13 March 2010 against Sportist Svoge, scoring the opening goal and providing an assist in a 4–1 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=Гранден дебютира - ясна е групата на ЦСКА за Спортист|url=https://football24.bg/novina/34009-granden-debiutira-yasna-e-grupata-na-cska-za-sportist|publisher=Football 24.bg|language=bg|date=13 March 2010|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-date=26 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526200532/https://football24.bg/novina/34009-granden-debiutira-yasna-e-grupata-na-cska-za-sportist|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=ЦСКА мачка Своге, страхотен Гранден (ВИДЕО)|url=https://football24.bg/novina/34039-cska-machka-svoge-strahoten-granden-video|publisher=Football 24.bg|language=bg|date=13 March 2010|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-date=26 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526200530/https://football24.bg/novina/34039-cska-machka-svoge-strahoten-granden-video|url-status=dead}}</ref> Grandin then scored his second goal for CSKA Sofia, in a 4–2 win against OFC Sliven on 10 April 2010.<ref>{{cite news|title=ЦСКА най-после би, Про. Бг скри мача от зрителите|url=https://football24.bg/novina/35227-cska-naj-posle-bi-pro-bg-skri-macha-ot-zritelite|publisher=Football 24.bg|language=bg|date=10 April 2010|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-date=26 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526200101/https://football24.bg/novina/35227-cska-naj-posle-bi-pro-bg-skri-macha-ot-zritelite|url-status=dead}}</ref> He scored two goals in two matches between 24 April 2010 and 2 May 2010 against Slavia Sofia and Lokomotiv Sofia.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ренесансът в "червено" продължава|url=https://football24.bg/novina/35969-renesansyt-v-cherveno-prodylzhava|publisher=Football 24.bg|language=bg|date=24 April 2010|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-date=26 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526201520/https://football24.bg/novina/35969-renesansyt-v-cherveno-prodylzhava|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=ЦСКА в Лига Европа след разгром над Локо (София)|url=https://football24.bg/novina/36334-cska-v-liga-evropa-sled-razgrom-nad-loko-sofiya|publisher=Football 24.bg|language=bg|date=2 May 2010|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-date=26 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526204559/https://football24.bg/novina/36334-cska-v-liga-evropa-sled-razgrom-nad-loko-sofiya|url-status=dead}}</ref> Grandin became a first team regular for the club, and helped CSKA Sofia finish second.<ref>{{cite news|title=Левски - ЦСКА: куците срещу сакатите|url=https://football24.bg/novina/34513-levski-cska-kucite-sreshtu-sakatite|publisher=Football 24.bg|language=bg|date=26 March 2010|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-date=26 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526200712/https://football24.bg/novina/34513-levski-cska-kucite-sreshtu-sakatite|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Левски и ЦСКА са гипс|url=https://football24.bg/novina/34543-levski-i-cska-sa-gips|publisher=Football 24.bg|language=bg|date=27 March 2010|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-date=26 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526200713/https://football24.bg/novina/34543-levski-i-cska-sa-gips|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=ЦСКА позлатява Гранден при титла|url=https://football24.bg/novina/34595-cska-pozlatyava-granden-pri-titla|publisher=Football 24.bg|language=bg|date=28 March 2010|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-date=26 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526200255/https://football24.bg/novina/34595-cska-pozlatyava-granden-pri-titla|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Мосю Гранден - човекът на шефа|url=https://football24.bg/novina/36037-mosiu-granden-chovekyt-na-shefa|publisher=Football 24.bg|language=bg|date=24 April 2010|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-date=26 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526201518/https://football24.bg/novina/36037-mosiu-granden-chovekyt-na-shefa|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Павел Дочев: Гранден и Маркиньос са най-добрите в ЦСКА|url=https://football24.bg/novina/36440-pavel-dochev-granden-i-markinyos-sa-naj-dobrite-v-cska|publisher=Football 24.bg|language=bg|date=5 May 2010|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-date=26 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526204559/https://football24.bg/novina/36440-pavel-dochev-granden-i-markinyos-sa-naj-dobrite-v-cska|url-status=dead}}</ref> Despite missing a total of three matches later in the 2009–10 season, he made a total of ten league appearances and scored four goals.<ref>{{cite news|title=Гранден бяга, връщат го от летището|url=https://football24.bg/novina/34547-granden-byaga-vryshtat-go-ot-letishteto|publisher=Football 24.bg|language=bg|date=27 March 2010|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-date=26 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526203952/https://football24.bg/novina/34547-granden-byaga-vryshtat-go-ot-letishteto|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Маркиньос разкри как нарича чичо Митко|url=https://football24.bg/novina/35466-markinyos-razkri-kak-naricha-chicho-mitko|publisher=Football 24.bg|language=bg|date=15 April 2010|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-date=26 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526201606/https://football24.bg/novina/35466-markinyos-razkri-kak-naricha-chicho-mitko|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Ahead of the 2010–11 season, his performances attracted interest from clubs around Europe.<ref>{{cite news|title=Руснаци вадят 5 милиона за Гранден|url=https://football24.bg/novina/34122-rusnaci-vadyat-5-miliona-za-granden|publisher=Football 24.bg|language=bg|date=15 March 2010|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-date=26 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526200801/https://football24.bg/novina/34122-rusnaci-vadyat-5-miliona-za-granden|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Гранден напуска ЦСКА|url=https://football24.bg/novina/35040-granden-napuska-cska|publisher=Football 24.bg|language=bg|date=6 April 2010|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-date=26 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526200221/https://football24.bg/novina/35040-granden-napuska-cska|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=ЦСКА продава Гранден на Сент Етиен|url=https://football24.bg/novina/35511-cska-prodava-granden-na-sent-etien|publisher=Football 24.bg|language=bg|date=16 April 2010|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-date=26 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526201607/https://football24.bg/novina/35511-cska-prodava-granden-na-sent-etien|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Динамо Букурещ също иска Гранден|url=https://football24.bg/novina/37842-dinamo-bukuresht-syshto-iska-granden|publisher=Football 24.bg|language=bg|date=16 June 2010|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-date=26 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526205439/https://football24.bg/novina/37842-dinamo-bukuresht-syshto-iska-granden|url-status=dead}}</ref> But Grandin wanted to stay at CSKA Sofia, only to later to have a change of heart.<ref>{{cite news|title=Гранден се надява да остане в ЦСКА|url=https://football24.bg/novina/36192-granden-se-nadyava-da-ostane-v-cska|publisher=Football 24.bg|language=bg|date=29 April 2010|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-date=26 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526204559/https://football24.bg/novina/36192-granden-se-nadyava-da-ostane-v-cska|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Гранден остава в ЦСКА|url=https://football24.bg/novina/36830-granden-ostava-v-cska|publisher=Football 24.bg|language=bg|date=13 May 2010|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-date=26 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526201230/https://football24.bg/novina/36830-granden-ostava-v-cska|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Гранден няма да се връща в ЦСКА|url=https://football24.bg/novina/37917-granden-nyama-da-se-vryshta-v-cska|publisher=Football 24.bg|language=bg|date=18 June 2010|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-date=26 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526205439/https://football24.bg/novina/37917-granden-nyama-da-se-vryshta-v-cska|url-status=dead}}</ref> He played in the opening match of the 2010–11 season, a 1–0 home defeat to local rivals Levski Sofia in the first Eternal derby of the season, on 1 August 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fccska.com/среща/m:цска-софия-левски-софия-0-1/d:2010-08-01-21-00|title=ЦСКА (СОФИЯ) 0:1 Левски (СОФИЯ)|publisher=PFC CSKA Sofia|language=bg|date=1 August 2010|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526210703/https://www.fccska.com/%D1%81%D1%80%D0%B5%D1%89%D0%B0/m:%D1%86%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0-%D1%81%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D1%8F-%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B2%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8-%D1%81%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D1%8F-0-1/d:2010-08-01-21-00|archive-date=26 May 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> Four days later on 5 August 2010, Grandin played in a 2–1 win over Northern Irish IFA Premiership side Cliftonville at Windsor Park, Belfast, in the Third qualifying round of the 2010–11 UEFA Europa League, in what turned out to be his last appearance for ''the Reds''.<ref>{{cite news|title=ЦСКА на косъм от резила след 2:1 срещу Клифтънвил|url=https://www.gol.bg/a/113-nachalo/83480-cska-na-kosym-ot-rezila-sled-2-1-sreshtu-kliftynvil|publisher=Gol.bg|language=bg|date=5 August 2010|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref>
===Blackpool=== On 11 August 2010, Grandin signed for newly promoted Premier League club Blackpool on a two-year deal, with the option for a third year.<ref name="bfc2118202">{{Cite web |url=http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10432~2118202,00.html |title=Four New Faces At Bloomfield Road |date=11 August 2010 |publisher=Blackpool F.C. |access-date=11 August 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100815125726/http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10432~2118202%2C00.html |archive-date=15 August 2010}}</ref><ref name="bbc8904013">{{cite web|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/b/blackpool/8904013.stm|title= Blackpool sign quartet ahead of Premier League debut |publisher=BBC Sport|date=11 August 2010|access-date=11 August 2010}}</ref>
Three days after signing for the club, he made his debut as Blackpool made their bow in the Premier League and set up a goal for Marlon Harewood, who scored twice in a 4–0 win over Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium.<ref>{{cite news|title=Wigan Athletic 0–4 Blackpool|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8904972.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=14 August 2010|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> Since joining the club, Grandin was involved in the first team, playing in the midfield position and spoke positively of manager Ian Holloway's personality and tactics.<ref>{{cite news|title=Liverpool 0-2 Blackpool: Reds crisis as Adam and Varney give Seasiders shock lead|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-0-2-blackpool-charlie-adam-3348276|publisher=Daily Mirror|date=3 October 2010|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=West Ham 0-0 Blackpool - Hammers denied two penalties in goalless draw|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/west-ham-0-0-blackpool---3347006|publisher=Daily Mirror|date=13 November 2010|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Elliot Grandin: 'Holloway's mad, he likes to joke around – but he's been very important for me'|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/elliot-grandin-holloways-mad-he-likes-to-joke-around-ndash-but-hes-been-very-important-for-me-2201259.html|work=The Independent|date=2 February 2011|access-date=2 May 2012}}</ref> He then played a role in two separate matches against West Bromwich Albion on 1 November 2010 and then against Bolton Wanderers on 27 November 2010 by assisting both matches that saw Blackpool earn a draw and win respectively.<ref>{{cite news|title=Blackpool 2–1 West Bromwich Albion|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/9136516.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=1 November 2010|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers 2–2 Blackpool|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/9221083.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 November 2010|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> However, Grandin suffered a hamstring injury during a match against Sunderland on 28 December 2010 and was substituted in the 19th minute, as the club lost 2–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sunderland 0–2 Blackpool|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/9317216.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=28 December 2010|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=GRANDIN OUT DEUX SEMAINES|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/etranger/angleterre/fil-info/grandin-out-deux-semaines-440663|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=31 December 2010|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> But he made his return to the starting line–up against Liverpool on 12 January 2011 and played 64 minutes before being substituted, in a 2–1 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=Blackpool 2–1 Liverpool|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/9345343.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=12 January 2011|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> On 12 February 2011, Grandin scored his first goal for the club in a 1–1 home draw with Aston Villa.<ref>[http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,10432~2291955,00.html "GRANDIN HAPPY WITH FIRST STRIKE"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110216055717/http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10432~2291955%2C00.html |date=16 February 2011 }} - Blackpool F.C.'s official website, 12 February 2011.</ref> Shortly after, Grandin suffered a hamstring injury that saw him miss two matches.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ian Holloway relieved to end Blackpool's run of five straight defeats with point against Aston Villa|url=https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2011/02/12/2349710/ian-holloway-relieved-to-end-blackpools-run-of-five-straight|publisher=Goal.com|date=12 February 2011|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Blackpool star men out of Chelsea clash|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/blackpool-chelsea-team-news-top-3331158|publisher=Daily Mirror|date=4 March 2011|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> He then made his return to the starting line–up against Blackburn Rovers on 19 March 2011 and played 66 minutes before being substituted, in a 2–2 draw.<ref>{{cite news|title=Blackburn Rovers 2–2 Blackpool|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/9426550.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=19 March 2011|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> However, Blackpool were relegated to the Championship after losing 4–2 against Manchester United in the last game of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13444164|title=Manchester United 4–2 Blackpool|publisher=BBC Sport|date=22 May 2011|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110523075914/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/13444164.stm|archive-date=23 May 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> At the end of the 2010–11 season, Grandin made twenty–four appearances and scoring once in all competitions.
In the 2011–12 season, Grandin made three starts for Blackpool, as the club earned six points in the first two league matches of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14337494|title=Hull City 0–1 Blackpool|publisher=BBC Sport|date=6 August 2011|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110806051036/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14337494.stm|archive-date=6 August 2011|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14435081|title=Blackpool 2–1 Peterborough United|publisher=BBC Sport|date=14 August 2011|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110815160645/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14435081.stm|archive-date=15 August 2011|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/14471691.stm|title=Blackpool 0–1 Derby County|publisher=BBC Sport|date=18 August 2011|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110817035559/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/14471691.stm|archive-date=17 August 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> However, he suffered an injury on his toe that kept him out for four weeks.<ref>{{cite news|title=Grandin suffers toe setback|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7214078/|publisher=Sky Sport|date=30 September 2011|access-date=30 September 2011|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110175017/http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7214078|archive-date=10 November 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> After missing 17 games through injury, Grandin made his return to the first team against Barnsley on 26 December 2011, coming on as a 63rd-minute substitute, in a 3–1 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=Grandin set for Blackpool return|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11728/7358061/grandin-set-for-blackpool-return|publisher=Sky Sports|date=7 December 2011|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/16240508.stm|title=Barnsley 1–3 Blackpool|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 December 2011|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111229202706/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/16240508.stm|archive-date=29 December 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> Two weeks later on 14 January 2012, he scored his first goal of the season and later set up Blackpool's second goal of the game, in a 2–2 draw against Ipswich Town.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16453658|title=Ispwich Town 2–2 Blackpool|publisher=BBC Sport|date=14 January 2012|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120117162718/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/16453658.stm|archive-date=17 January 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> In a follow–up match against Crystal Palace, Grandin scored his second goal of the season, in a 2–1 win.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16559765|title=Blackpool 2–1 Crystal Palace|publisher=BBC Sport|date=21 January 2012|access-date=29 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120124135027/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/16559765.stm|archive-date=24 January 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> By the time he was loaned out to OGC Nice, Grandin went on to make seven appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.
In the 2012–13 season, Grandin return to Blackpool after Nice failed to sign him on a permanent basis.<ref name="Grandin still on Blackpool's books">{{cite news|title=Grandin still on Blackpool's books|url=http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/blackpool-fc/grandin-still-on-blackpool-s-books-1-4577164|publisher=Blackpool Gazette|date=23 May 2012|access-date=9 August 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141019194429/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/blackpool-fc/grandin-still-on-blackpool-s-books-1-4577164|archive-date=19 October 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Upon returning to the club, he switched number shirt to ten.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/2012/july/shirt-numbers-announced/|title= Shirt Numbers Announced|publisher=Blackpool F.C.|date=9 July 2012|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527195754/https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/2012/july/shirt-numbers-announced/|archive-date=27 May 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> Grandin made his first appearance of the season against Morecambe in the first round of the League Cup on 12 August 2012, coming on as a second half substitute, in a 2–1 loss.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/2012/august/report-blackpool-1-morecambe-2/|title=Report: Blackpool 1 Morecambe 2|publisher=Blackpool F.C.|date=12 August 2012|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527200013/https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/2012/august/report-blackpool-1-morecambe-2/|archive-date=27 May 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> A month later on 18 September 2012, he won a penalty and successfully converted the penalty himself, in a 4–1 win over Middlesbrough.<ref>{{cite news|title=Blackpool 4-1 Middlesbrough|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19554081|publisher=BBC Sport|date=18 September 2012|access-date=9 August 2013}}</ref> Shortly after, Grandin was not included for the next five matches, after scoring his first goal, and trained with the club's development squad, as manager Holloway explained his reason for leaving out the player as being a bad attitude.<ref>{{cite news|title=Midfielder could have future, says Holloway|url=http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/blackpool-fc/midfielder-could-have-future-says-holloway-1-5013108|publisher=Blackpool Gazette|date=11 October 2012|access-date=9 August 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141019195936/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/blackpool-fc/midfielder-could-have-future-says-holloway-1-5013108|archive-date=19 October 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> In response, he said his intention was wanted to leave Blackpool and expressed his love of the city.<ref>{{cite news|title=Grandin: I've never said I wanted to leave Blackpool|url=http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/blackpool-fc/grandin-i-ve-never-said-i-wanted-to-leave-blackpool-1-5063457|publisher=Blackpool Gazette|date=25 October 2012|access-date=9 August 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141019201443/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/blackpool-fc/grandin-i-ve-never-said-i-wanted-to-leave-blackpool-1-5063457|archive-date=19 October 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Upon his returning to the squad, Grandin scored his first second goal of the season and set up the club's second goal of the game five minutes later, in a 2–2 draw against Nottingham Forest on 22 October 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Blackpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19958195|publisher=BBC Sport|date=22 October 2012|access-date=9 August 2013}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/2012/october/grandin-determined-to-build-on-draw/|title=Grandin Determined To Build On Draw|publisher=Blackpool F.C.|date=23 October 2012|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527200457/https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/2012/october/grandin-determined-to-build-on-draw/|archive-date=27 May 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> This was followed up by scoring his third goal of the game, in a 1–1 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion.<ref>{{cite news|title=Blackpool 1-1 Brighton|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20014351|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 October 2012|access-date=9 August 2013}}</ref> However, the departure of Holloway led to the player's first team opportunities being reduced and appeared an unused substitute for the remainder of the matches played.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.efl.com/news/2012/november/appleton-reveals-grandin-omission/|title=Appleton reveals Grandin omission|publisher=The Football League|date=29 November 2012|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527204004/https://www.efl.com/news/2012/november/appleton-reveals-grandin-omission/|archive-date=27 May 2021|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/2013/february/team-news-two-changes/|title=Team News: Two Changes|publisher=Blackpool F.C.|date=23 February 2013|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527195604/https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/2013/february/team-news-two-changes/|archive-date=27 May 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> At the end of the 2012–13 season, he went on to make thirteen appearances and scoring three times in all competitions. Following this, Grandin was released by the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Thomas Ince & Matt Phillips: Blackpool take up one-year options|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22465800|publisher=BBC Sport|date=9 May 2013|access-date=31 July 2013}}</ref>
====Loan to Nice==== Grandin returned to his native country by signing a season-long loan deal with OGC Nice on 28 January 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ogcnice.com/fr/actualite/7380/elliot-grandin-s-engage-avec-l-ogc-nice|title=ELLIOT GRANDIN S'ENGAGE AVEC L'OGC NICE|publisher=OGC Nice|language=fr|date=28 January 2012|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526191001/https://www.ogcnice.com/fr/actualite/7380/elliot-grandin-s-engage-avec-l-ogc-nice|archive-date=26 May 2021|url-status=dead}}<br>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220607104347/https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,10432~2591696,00.html "GRANDIN JOINS NICE ON LOAN"] - Blackpool F.C.'s official website, 28 January 2012.</ref> Upon joining the club, he said: "I have had great experiences abroad, in Bulgaria and in England, but I really wanted to come back to France. I felt like I didn't finish the job here. So when the Nice opportunity presented itself, I did everything to make it happen. It is a real challenge for me, I really want to help the club."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ogcnice.com/fr/actualite/7390/elliot-grandin-un-vrai-challenge|title=ELLIOT GRANDIN : " UN VRAI CHALLENGE "|publisher=OGC Nice|language=fr|date=30 January 2012|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526191251/https://www.ogcnice.com/fr/actualite/7390/elliot-grandin-un-vrai-challenge|archive-date=26 May 2021|url-status=dead}}</ref> It was later revealed that a family factor was the reason Grandin returned to his native country to resolve his problem there.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/2012/july/grandin-happy-at-blackpool/|title=Grandin Happy At Blackpool|publisher=Blackpool F.C.|date=9 July 2012|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527195834/https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/2012/july/grandin-happy-at-blackpool/|archive-date=27 May 2021|url-status=live}}</ref>
Grandin made his debut for OGC Nice, starting the whole game, in a 2–1 loss against his former club, Marseille on 1 February 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ogcnice.com/fr/actualite/7393/marseille-2-1-nice|title=MARSEILLE 2-1 NICE|publisher=OGC Nice|language=fr|date=1 February 2012|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526191331/https://www.ogcnice.com/fr/actualite/7393/marseille-2-1-nice|archive-date=26 May 2021|url-status=dead}}</ref> Three days later on 4 February 2012, he made his first league appearance in three years, starting a match and playing 63 minutes before being substituted, in a 1–1 draw against Ajaccio.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ogcnice.com/fr/actualite/7416/ajaccio-1-1-nice|title=AJACCIO 1-1 NICE|publisher=OGC Nice|language=fr|date=4 February 2012|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526191800/https://www.ogcnice.com/fr/actualite/7416/ajaccio-1-1-nice|archive-date=26 May 2021|url-status=dead}}</ref> His involvement in the first team for the rest of the 2011–12 season saw him make thirteen appearances in all competitions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ogcnice.com/fr/actualite/11828/marsiglia-grandin-assoiffe-de-competition|title=MARSIGLIA : "GRANDIN, ASSOIFFÉ DE COMPÉTITION"|publisher=OGC Nice|language=fr|date=30 January 2012|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526191236/https://www.ogcnice.com/fr/actualite/11828/marsiglia-grandin-assoiffe-de-competition|archive-date=26 May 2021|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.ogcnice.com/fr/actualite/12126/score-final-nice-2-0-lorient|title=SCORE FINAL : NICE 2-0 LORIENT|publisher=OGC Nice|language=fr|date=8 April 2012|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526193533/https://www.ogcnice.com/fr/actualite/12126/score-final-nice-2-0-lorient|archive-date=26 May 2021|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.ogcnice.com/fr/actualite/12117/grandin-egalement-suspendu-a-rennes|title=GRANDIN ÉGALEMENT SUSPENDU À RENNES|publisher=OGC Nice|language=fr|date=9 April 2012|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526192400/https://www.ogcnice.com/fr/actualite/12117/grandin-egalement-suspendu-a-rennes|archive-date=26 May 2021|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.ogcnice.com/fr/actualite/12234/grandin-une-source-de-motivation|title=GRANDIN : " UNE SOURCE DE MOTIVATION "|publisher=OGC Nice|language=fr|date=4 May 2012|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526192924/https://www.ogcnice.com/fr/actualite/12234/grandin-une-source-de-motivation|archive-date=26 May 2021|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.ogcnice.com/fr/actualite/7662/nice-evian-tg-le-groupe-nicois|title=NICE - EVIAN TG : LE GROUPE NIÇOIS|publisher=OGC Nice|language=fr|date=12 May 2012|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526194019/https://www.ogcnice.com/fr/actualite/7662/nice-evian-tg-le-groupe-nicois|archive-date=26 May 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> Following this, the club did not take up the option to make his move permanent and he returned to Blackpool.<ref>{{cite news|title=Foot – Ligue 1 – Nice : Grandin non conservé|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Grandin-non-conserve/287411|publisher=L'Equipe|language=French|date=29 May 2012|access-date=13 August 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120531205359/https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Grandin-non-conserve/287411|archive-date=31 May 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
===Crystal Palace=== In August 2013, Holloway's new club Crystal Palace signed Grandin from Blackpool on a free transfer.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23545925|title=Elliot Grandin reunited with Ian Holloway|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 July 2013|access-date=2 July 2013}}</ref> He made his debut on 27 August, in a 2–1 defeat against Bristol City in the second round of the League Cup.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23764016 "Bristol City 2-1 Crystal Palace"] BBC Sport. 27 August 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2013.</ref> In January 2014, Grandin's contract was cancelled by mutual consent, under the management of Tony Pulis, without having made a league appearance.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ian Holloway picks his 25-man Crystal Palace squad for the Premier League|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/10654284.paddy-mac-back-palace-reveal-25-man-squad/|publisher=Your Local Guardian|date=4 September 2013|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{Cite web|title=Grandin Leaves Palace|url=http://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/article/grandin-leaves-palace-1325011.aspx|work=Crystal Palace FC|date=29 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202093205/http://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/article/grandin-leaves-palace-1325011.aspx|archive-date=2 February 2014|url-status=unfit}}</ref>
===Return to Blackpool=== On 6 February 2014, Grandin returned to Blackpool on a deal until the end of the 2013–14 season after leaving Crystal Palace at the end of January.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Grandin Returns To Blackpool|url=http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/article/grandin-returns-to-blackpool-1342723.aspx|work=Blackpool FC|date=6 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140216112315/http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/article/grandin-returns-to-blackpool-1342723.aspx|archive-date=16 February 2014|url-status=unfit}}</ref> Following his return, he said moving back to the club felt like home and revealed that interim manager Barry Ferguson played a role of giving him a chance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/article/grandin-im-back-home-1343869.aspx|title=Grandin: I'm Back Home|publisher=Blackpool FC|access-date=13 August 2014|date=6 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140813224002/http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/article/grandin-im-back-home-1343869.aspx |archive-date=13 August 2014|url-status=unfit}}</ref>
Grandin re-debuted for the club, where he came on for Ángel Martínez, in the 67th minute, as Blackpool and Nottingham Forest drew 1–1 on 8 February 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/?matchid=3632322&tcmuri=920586|title=Report: Blackpool 1 Nottingham Forest 1|publisher=Blackpool FC|access-date=13 August 2014|date=8 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140813224044/http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/?matchid=3632322&tcmuri=920586|archive-date=13 August 2014|url-status=unfit}}</ref> Grandin then scored his first goal for the club, as Blackpool lost 2–1 to Yeovil Town on 5 April 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Blackpool 1 – 2 Yeovil Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26796261|publisher=BBC Sport|date=5 April 2014|access-date=13 August 2014}}</ref> However, he found his first team opportunities limited and found his playing time, coming from the substitute bench.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/2014/march/ferguson-challenge-for-grandin/|title=Ferguson Challenge For Grandin|publisher=Blackpool F.C.|date=25 March 2014|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527200610/https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/2014/march/ferguson-challenge-for-grandin/|archive-date=27 May 2021|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/2014/march/team-vellios-handed-debut/|title=Team: Vellios Handed Debut|publisher=Blackpool F.C.|date=29 March 2014|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527200626/https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/2014/march/team-vellios-handed-debut/|archive-date=27 May 2021|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/2014/april/grandin-not-scared-of-pressure/|title=Grandin: Not Scared Of Pressure|publisher=Blackpool F.C.|date=15 April 2014|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808120835/https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/2014/april/grandin-not-scared-of-pressure/|archive-date=8 August 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> At the end of the 2013–14 season, Grandin went on to make seven appearances and scoring once in all competitions for his second spell at the club. Following this, Blackpool opted not to offer him a new contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/article/retained-list-201314-1554900.aspx|title=Retained List|publisher=Blackpool|access-date=13 August 2014|date=16 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811194952/http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/article/retained-list-201314-1554900.aspx |archive-date=11 August 2014|url-status=unfit}}</ref> Following his departure from Blackpool, he was linked with a move to Championship clubs, including a return to Blackpool.<ref>{{cite news|title=Transfer news: Elliot Grandin wanted by three Championship clubs|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11065/9381973/transfer-news-elliot-grandin-wanted-by-three-championship-clubs|publisher=Sky Sports|date=21 July 2014|access-date=13 August 2014}}</ref>
===Later career=== After leaving Blackpool, Grandin moved to Romania, where he joined Astra Giurgiu on 15 August 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=VIDEO Astra a transferat un jucător dorit de Rapid » Fotbalistul a jucat în Premier League şi în Ligue 1|url=http://www.gsp.ro/fotbal/liga-1/video-astra-a-transferat-un-jucator-dorit-de-rapid-fotbalistul-a-jucat-in-premier-league-si-in-ligue-1-432238.html|publisher=Gazeta Sporturilor|language=ro|date=15 August 2014|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref><ref name="Grandin French Football"/> Grandin made his debut for the club against Rapid Bucharest on 24 August 2014, coming on as a 74th-minute substitute and scored his first goal for Astra Giurgiu, in a 2–0 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=VIDEO Rapid - Astra 0-2. De Amorim și Grandin au adus victoria oaspeților|url=https://www.digisport.ro/fotbal/liga-1/video-rapid-astra-0-2-de-amorim-si-grandin-au-adus-victoria-oaspetilor-126403|publisher=Digi Sport|language=ro|date=24 August 2014|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> However, his first team opportunities at the club was limited and found his playing time, coming from the substitute bench.<ref>{{cite news|title=VIDEO Astra - Lyon 0-1. Calificare istorică în grupele UEFA Europa League!|url=https://www.digisport.ro/live-text/video-astra-lyon-0-1-calificare-istorica-in-grupele-uefa-europa-league-290425|publisher=Digi Sport|language=ro|date=28 August 2014|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Astra - CSU Craiova 5-0. Hat-trick și assist pentru Budescu. VIDEO cu golurile|url=https://www.digisport.ro/fotbal/liga-1/astra-csu-craiova-5-0-hat-trick-si-assist-pentru-budescu-video-cu-golurile-127536|publisher=Digi Sport|language=ro|date=31 August 2014|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Cea mai mare surpriză a Cupei României! Astra, deţinătoarea trofeului, a fost eliminată de CS Mioveni|url=http://www.gsp.ro/fotbal/cupa-romaniei/cea-mai-mare-surpriza-a-cupei-romaniei-astra-detinatoarea-trofeului-a-fost-eliminata-de-cs-mioveni-435113.html|publisher=Gazeta Sporturilor|language=ro|date=26 September 2014|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=VIDEO Salzburg – Astra 5-1. Înfrângere fără drept de apel pentru giurgiuveni|url=https://www.digisport.ro/live-text/video-salzburg-astra-5-1-infrangere-fara-drept-de-apel-pentru-giurgiuveni-291476|publisher=Digi Sport|language=ro|date=11 December 2014|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> This was due to his struggles in settling in the country.<ref>{{cite news|title=VIDEO Reportaj EXCLUSIV Culisele despărţirii lui Isăilă de Astra. Discuţia cu Niculae|url=https://www.digisport.ro/interviuri-si-reportaje/video-reportaj-exclusiv-culisele-despartirii-lui-isaila-de-astra-discutia-cu-niculae-139289|publisher=Digi Sport|language=ro|date=11 November 2014|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Astra s-a reunit cu gândul la podiumul Ligii 1: "Vom aduce jucători, vrem un loc mai bun decât cel de acum"|url=https://www.digisport.ro/fotbal/liga-1/astra-s-a-reunit-cu-gandul-la-podiumul-ligii-1-vom-aduce-jucatori-vrem-un-loc-mai-bun-decat-cel-de-acum-148571|publisher=Digi Sport|language=ro|date=9 January 2015|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> As a result, Grandin found himself in a dispute with Astra Giurgi over an unpaid salary and left the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Curăţenie la Giurgiu » Oleg Protasov a fost confirmat în funcţie, dar cinci jucători sînt în pericol!|url=https://www.gsp.ro/fotbal/liga-1/curatenie-la-giurgiu-oleg-protasov-a-fost-confirmat-in-functie-dar-cinci-jucatori-sint-in-pericol-440813.html|publisher=Gazeta Sporturilor|language=ro|date=20 December 2014|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Noi probleme pentru Astra. Giurgiuvenii, amenințați din nou cu insolvența|url=https://www.digisport.ro/fotbal/liga-1/noi-probleme-pentru-astra-giurgiuvenii-amenintati-din-nou-cu-insolventa-160629|publisher=Digi Sport|language=ro|date=24 March 2015|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Dani Coman susține că Astra nu va fi depunctată dacă nu va plăti datoria către Laban în 5 zile: "Discuții avansate"|url=https://www.digisport.ro/fotbal/liga-1/dani-coman-sustine-ca-astra-nu-va-fi-depunctata-daca-nu-va-plati-datoria-catre-laban-in-5-zile-discutii-avansate-197570|publisher=Digi Sport|language=ro|date=11 November 2015|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref><ref name="Grandin French Football"/>
Grandin returned to England, signing for Shrewsbury Town in League One on a short-term deal until the end of the season in February 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35463867|title=Elliot Grandin: Shrewsbury sign ex-Blackpool & Crystal Palace winger|publisher=BBC Sport|date=6 February 2016|access-date=7 February 2016}}</ref> He was released without making a first team appearance.<ref>{{cite news|title=Micky Mellon: Forwards' form justifies loan deals|url=https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/football/shrewsbury-town-fc/2016/02/27/micky-mellon-forwards-form-justifies-loan-deals/|publisher=Shropshire Star|date=27 February 2016|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Shrewsbury Town duo are out of action|url=https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/football/shrewsbury-town-fc/2016/03/25/shrewsbury-town-duo-are-out-of-action/|publisher=Shropshire Star|date=25 March 2016|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Micky Mellon picking a good Shrewsbury side|url=https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/football/shrewsbury-town-fc/2016/04/05/micky-mellon-picking-a-strong-shrewsbury-side/|publisher=Shropshire Star|date=5 April 2016|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref><ref name="Retained List">{{Cite web|title=Town announce retain list|url=http://www.shrewsburytown.com/news/article/town-announce-retain-list-3120828.aspx|publisher=Shrewsweb|date=20 May 2016|access-date=20 May 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160521210253/http://www.shrewsburytown.com/news/article/town-announce-retain-list-3120828.aspx|archive-date=21 May 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>
After spending six months as a free agent and signing for Cypriots side Ermis Aradippou, Grandin made his debut for the club, coming on as an 85th-minute substitute, in a 2–0 win against Karmiotissa on 15 January 2017.<ref>{{cite news|title=Για νέο ξεκίνημα Ερμής και Καρμιώτισσα|url=https://simerini.sigmalive.com/article/2017/1/15/gia-neo-xekinema-ermes-kai-karmiotissa/|publisher=Sigmalive|language=el|date=15 January 2017|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Επιστροφή στις νίκες|url=https://dialogos.com.cy/epistrofi-stis-nikes/|publisher=Haravgi|language=el|date=15 January 2017|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> A month later on 18 February 2017, he scored his first goal for Ermis Aradippou, having come on as an 83rd-minute substitute, in a 4–0 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=Τεσσάρα με Μασίνουα|url=https://dialogos.com.cy/tessara-me-masinoua/|publisher=Haravgi|language=el|date=18 February 2017|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> In a follow–up match against AEK Larnaca, Grandin set up two goals for the club, as they lost 3–2.<ref>{{cite news|title=Τα χρειάστηκε|url=https://dialogos.com.cy/ta-chriastike/|publisher=Haravgi|language=el|date=26 February 2017|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> He later scored two more goals for Ermis Aradippou, coming against Doxa Katokopias and Ethnikos Achna.<ref>{{cite news|title=Έριξε πεντάρα η Δόξα|url=https://dialogos.com.cy/erixe-pentara-i-doxa/|publisher=Haravgi|language=el|date=22 April 2017|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.cfa.com.cy/Gr/gamestats/3122305|title=ΕΡΜΗΣ ΑΡΑΔΙΠΠΟΥ 3–4 ΕΘΝΙΚΟΣ ΑΧΝΑΣ|publisher=CFA|language=el|date=21 May 2017|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170606132546/http://www.cfa.com.cy/Gr/gamestats/3122305|archive-date=6 June 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> At the end of the 2016–17 season, Grandin went on to make thirteen appearances and scoring three times in all competitions.
After leaving Cyprus, Grandin returned to France with Fréjus Saint-Raphaël of the Championnat National 2 (fourth tier) on 26 January 2018.<ref>{{cite news|title= Mercato : Grandin à la relance en National 2|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/news-40716/mercato-grandin-a-la-relance-en-national-2.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=26 January 2018|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Elliot Grandin rebondit à Fréjus Saint-Raphaël (National 2)|url=https://www.francefootball.fr/news/Elliot-grandin-rebondit-a-frejus-saint-raphael-national-2/870271|publisher=France Football|language=fr|date=26 January 2018|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Mercato: On a retrouvé Grandin|url=https://www.beinsports.com/france/football/news/mercato-on-a-retrouve-grandin/772233|publisher=Bein Sports|language=fr|date=26 January 2018|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref><ref name="Grandin French Football">{{cite news|title=Marseille, Roumanie, Bulgarie, D3 anglaise, Chypre, Elliot Grandin, aujourd'hui à Fréjus en N2, raconte son périple : "Je veux montrer que je suis toujours là"|trans-title=Marseille, Romania, Bulgaria, English 3rd division, Cyprus, Elliot Grandin, now at Fréjus in N2, tells of his journey: "I want to show that I'm always there"|url=https://www.francefootball.fr/news/Marseille-roumanie-bulgarie-d3-anglaise-chypre-elliot-grandin-aujourd-hui-a-frejus-en-n2-raconte-son-periple-je-veux-montrer-que-je-suis-toujours-la/876369|access-date=5 January 2020|work=France Football|date=16 February 2018|language=French}}</ref> He made his debut for the club, starting the whole game, in a 1–0 win against Paulhan-Pézenas on 3 February 2018.<ref>{{cite news|title=National 2. Martigues perd du terrain, le quatuor de tête assure|url=https://www.footamateur.fr/national-2-martigues-perd-terrain-quatuor-de-tete-assure/|publisher=Foot Amateur|language=fr|date=3 February 2018|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> At the end of the 2017–18 season, Grandin went on to make nine appearances in all competitions for Étoile Fréjus Saint-Raphaël. The following year, he moved to JS Saint-Pierroise of Réunion, and was part of their team on 4 January 2020 that won 2–1 away to Niort to become the second ''Outre-Mer'' club to reach the last 32 of the Coupe de France, and first since French Guianan champions ASC Le Geldar in 1989.<ref>{{cite news|title=Coupe de France (7e tour) : le bel exploit des Réunionnais de la JS Saint-Pierroise|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Coupe-de-france-7e-tour-le-bel-exploit-des-reunionnais-de-la-js-saint-pierroise/1080881|publisher=L’Equipe|language=fr|date=16 November 2019|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|last1=Unwin|first1=Will|title=Réunion amateurs earn historic Coupe de France upset after 9,000km trip|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/jan/04/reunion-amateurs-earn-historic-coupe-de-france-upset-after-9000km-trip |access-date=5 January 2020|work=The Guardian|date=4 January 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Coupe de France : pourquoi Elliot Grandin n'est pas dans le groupe de la JS Saint-Pierroise|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Coupe-de-france-pourquoi-elliot-grandin-n-est-pas-dans-le-groupe-de-la-js-saint-pierroise/1099836|publisher=L’Equipe|language=fr|date=17 January 2020|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref>
On 31 January 2020, the last day of the 2019–20 winter transfer period, Grandin returned to England joining League Two side Grimsby Town until the end of the season to link up with former manager Ian Holloway.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Findlater|first1=James|title=Grimsby Town sign former Blackpool winger Elliot Grandin in final moments of transfer deadline day|url=https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/grimsby-elliot-grandin-deadline-day-3801151|access-date=31 January 2020|work=Grimsby Live|date=31 January 2020}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/2020/march/grandin-my-time-at-blackpool-was-fantastic/|title=Grandin: My Time At Blackpool Was Fantastic|publisher=Blackpool F.C.|date=16 March 2020|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920194320/https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/2020/march/grandin-my-time-at-blackpool-was-fantastic/|archive-date=20 September 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> He made his debut for the club, coming on as a 63rd-minute substitute, in a 1–1 draw against Bradford City on 8 February 2020.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bradford City 1–1 Grimsby Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51268249|publisher=BBC Sport|date=8 February 2020|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> Grandin made four more starts for Grimsby Town, playing in the centre–midfield position.<ref>{{cite news|title=Grimsby Town player ratings as Billy Clarke impresses once again in win over Morecambe|url=https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/grimsby-town-player-ratings-morecambe-3852826|publisher=Grimsby Live|date=15 February 2020|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Grimsby Town player ratings after League Two unbeaten run comes to an end at Swindon|url=https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/grimsby-town-swindon-player-ratings-3877016|publisher=Grimsby Live|date=22 February 2020|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Grimsby Town player ratings as Elliott Hewitt shines in derby day win over Scunthorpe United|url=https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/grimsby-town-player-ratings-scunthorpe-3926692|publisher=Grimsby Live|date=7 March 2020|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> However, the 2019–20 season came to a premature end, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the club finished in fifteenth place.<ref>{{cite news|title=League One & League Two clubs vote to end seasons early|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52705124|work=BBC Sport|date=9 June 2020|accessdate=29 May 2021}}</ref> Having made five appearances for Grimsby Town, he was released by the club at the conclusion of the 2019–20 season.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2020-05-21|title=Grimsby Town release NINE players|language=en-GB|work=grimsbytelegraph|url=https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/grimsby-town-retained-list-released-4153841|access-date=2021-05-29|issn=0307-1235}}</ref>
==International career== Grandin holds both French and Congolese nationalities.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Elliot GRANDIN |url=https://www.unfp.org/joueur/elliot-grandin-12100/ |access-date=2023-08-03 |website=unfp.org}}</ref>
In 2005, he was part of the French youth squad that won the Meridian Cup in Turkey.<ref>{{cite news|title=Elliot Grandin|url=https://www.fff.fr/equipe-nationale/joueur/7401-grandin-elliot/fiche.html|publisher=France Football Federation|language=fr|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> In May 2008, he was called to the France U21 squad for the first time.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jean Gallice appelle Elliot Grandin|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/news-4320/jean-gallice-appelle-elliot-grandin.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=16 May 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> Grandin was called up to the France U20 squad for the Toulon Tournament but they were eliminated in the group stage.<ref>{{cite news|title=Grandin perd d'entrée|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/news-4350/grandin-perd-d-entree.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=20 May 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Grandin déjà de retour|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/news-4366/grandin-deja-de-retour.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=22 May 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> In August 2008, he was called up to the France U21 squad for the first time.<ref>{{cite news|title=Espoirs : Grandin oui, Bocaly non|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/news-4784/espoirs-grandin-oui-bocaly-non.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=11 August 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> Grandin scored on his U21 debut for the national side, in a 2–2 draw against Slovakia U21 on 19 August 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fff.fr/selection/matchs/844-slovaquie-france.html|title=SLOVAQUIE U21 2–2 FRANCE U21|publisher=France Football Federation|language=fr|date=19 August 2008|access-date=29 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210528202830/https://www.fff.fr/selection/matchs/844-slovaquie-france.html|archive-date=28 May 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> He went on to make three appearances, scoring one goal for France under-21s in 2008.<ref>{{cite news|title=AU PIED DU MUR|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/equipe-de-france/actualites/au-pied-du-mur-191393|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=5 September 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Grandin et les Bleuets vainqueurs|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/news-4985/grandin-et-les-bleuets-vainqueurs.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=9 September 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> However, Grandin failed to receive a call–up from the U21 national side for the rest of the year.<ref>{{cite news|title=Des Marseillais avec les Espoirs|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/news-5145/des-marseillais-avec-les-espoirs.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=30 September 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Pas d'Espoirs pour Grandin|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/news-5628/pas-d-espoirs-pour-grandin.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=13 November 2008|access-date=29 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Personne n'a appelé Grandin|url=http://www.footmarseille.com/news-6157/personne-n-a-appele-grandin.html|publisher=Foot Marseille|language=fr|date=7 January 2009|access-date=29 May 2021}}</ref>
==Career statistics== {{updated|25 July 2022}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup !colspan="2"|League cup !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Total !rowspan="2"|{{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference}} |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="5"|Caen |2004–05 |Ligue 1 |1||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |<ref name="wf">{{cite web |title=Elliot Grandin – Club matches |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe20065/elliot-grandin/club-matches/ |website=worldfootball.net |access-date=11 December 2019}}</ref> |- |2005–06 |Ligue 2 |19||3||1||0||2||1||colspan="2"|—||22||4 |<ref name="wf"/> |- |2006–07 |Ligue 2 |23||2||2||1||1||0||colspan="2"|—||26||3 |<ref name="wf"/> |- |2007–08 |Ligue 1 |12||1||1||0||2||2||colspan="2"|—||15||3 |<ref name="wf"/> |- !colspan="2"|Total !55!!6!!4!!1!!5!!3!! colspan="2" |—!!64!!10||— |- |rowspan="3"|Marseille |2007–08 |Ligue 1 |8||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||8||0 |<ref name="wf"/> |- |2008–09 |Ligue 1 |8||2||0||0||1||0||3||0||12||2 |<ref name="wf"/> |- !colspan="2"|Total !16!!2!!0!!0!!1!!0!!3!!0!!20!!2 !— |- |Grenoble (loan) |2008–09 |Ligue 1 |8||0||2||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||10||0 |<ref name="wf"/> |- |rowspan="3"|CSKA Sofia |2009–10 |A PFG |10||4||1||0|| colspan="2" |— | colspan="2" |—||11||4 |{{citation needed|date=October 2024}} |- |2010–11 |A PFG |1||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||1||0||2||0 |{{citation needed|date=October 2024}} |- !colspan="2"|Total !11!!4!!1!!0!! colspan="2" |—!!1!!0!!13!!4 !— |- |rowspan="4"|Blackpool |2010–11 |Premier League |23||1||0||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||24||1 |<ref>{{Soccerbase season|id=50654|season=2010|access-date=11 December 2019}}</ref> |- |2011–12 |Championship |7||2||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||7||2 |<ref>{{Soccerbase season|id=50654|season=2011|access-date=11 December 2019}}</ref> |- |2012–13 |Championship |12||3||0||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||13||3 |<ref>{{Soccerbase season|id=50654|season=2012|access-date=11 December 2019}}</ref> |- !colspan="2"|Total !42!!6!!0!!0!!2!!0!! colspan="2" |—!!44!!6!!— |- |Nice (loan) |2012–13 |Ligue 1 |12||0||0||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||13||0 |{{citation needed|date=October 2024}} |- |Crystal Palace |2013–14 |Premier League |0||0||0||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |<ref name=sb2013/> |- |Blackpool |2013–14 |Championship |7||1||0||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||8||1 |<ref name=sb2013>{{Soccerbase season|id=50654|season=2013|access-date=11 December 2019}}</ref> |- |Astra Giurgiu |2014–15 |Liga I |2||1||1||0||colspan="2"|—||2||0|||5||1 |{{citation needed|date=October 2024}} |- |Shrewsbury Town |2015–16 |League One |0||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||0||0 |{{citation needed|date=October 2024}} |- |Ermis Aradippou |2016–17 |Cypriot First Division |13||3||0||0|| colspan="2" |— | colspan="2" |—||13||3 |{{citation needed|date=October 2024}} |- |Fréjus Saint-Raphaël |2018–19 |National 2 |9||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||9||0 |{{citation needed|date=October 2024}} |- |Grimsby Town |2019–20 |League Two |5||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||0||0||5||0 |<ref>{{Soccerbase season|id=50654|season=2019|access-date=21 March 2020}}</ref> |- |Cannet Rocheville |2022–23 |National 3 |0 |0 |0 |0 | colspan="2" |— | colspan="2" |— |0 |0 |— |- !colspan="3"|Career total !180!!23!!8!!1!!11!!3!!6!!0!!205!!27 !– |}
==Honours== '''Caen''' * Ligue 2 runner-up: 2006–07{{Citation needed|date=July 2022}}
'''France U18''' * UEFA–CAF Meridian Cup: 2005{{Citation needed|date=July 2022}}
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== *{{Soccerbase}} *{{Soccerway|elliot-grandin/20791}} *{{UEFA|98520}} *{{Lequipe|22390}} *{{LFP|grandin-elliot}}
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