Jean-Christophe MarquetJean-Christophe Marquet is a French former footballer who played as a defender or midfielder.Early lifeMarquet is a native of Marseille, France, and joined the youth academy of French side Olympique de Marseille at age six.CareerMarquet started his senior career with French Ligue 1 side Olympique de Marseille, where he played for six years. In 1993, he was loaned to French side Cannes. At age twenty-seven, he retired from professional football due to compartment syndrome.Later lifeAfter retiring from professional football, Marquet entered local politics.