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{{short description|French footballer (born 1986)}}
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{{Infobox football biography
| name           = Yohan Cabaye
| image          = Yohan Cabaye.JPG
| caption        = Cabaye with [[France national football team|France]] in [[UEFA Euro 2012]]
| fullname       = Yohan Cabaye<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.premierleague.com/news/612828 |title=Updated squads for 2017/18 Premier League confirmed |publisher=Premier League |date=2 February 2018 |access-date=11 February 2018}}</ref>
| birth_date     = {{birth date and age|1986|1|14|df=y}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/player/_/id/69450/yohan-cabaye |title=Yohan Cabaye |publisher=ESPN |access-date=20 March 2020}}</ref>
| birth_place    = [[Tourcoing]], France
| height         = 1.74 m<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.premierleague.com/players/4341/Yohan-Cabaye/overview |title=Yohan Cabaye: Overview |publisher=Premier League |access-date=20 March 2020}}</ref>
| position       = [[Midfielder]]<ref>{{Hugman|22470|access-date=20 March 2020}}</ref>
| currentclub    = 
| youthyears1    = 1992–1998 | youthclubs1 = [[US Tourcoing FC|US Tourcoing]]
| youthyears2    = 1998–2004 | youthclubs2 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]]
| years1         = 2004–2011 | clubs1 = [[Lille OSC|Lille]]                               | caps1 = 191 | goals1 = 31
| years2         = 2011–2014 | clubs2 = [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]]        | caps2 = 79  | goals2 = 17
| years3         = 2014–2015 | clubs3 = [[Paris Saint-Germain F.C.|Paris Saint-Germain]]  | caps3 = 39  | goals3 = 1
| years4         = 2015–2018 | clubs4 = [[Crystal Palace F.C.|Crystal Palace]]            | caps4 = 96  | goals4 = 9
| years5         = 2018–2019 | clubs5 = [[Al-Nasr SC (Dubai)|Al-Nasr]]                      | caps5 = 13  | goals5 = 1
| years6         = 2019–2020 | clubs6 = [[AS Saint-Étienne|Saint-Étienne]]                | caps6 = 15   | goals6 = 0
| totalcaps = 433 | totalgoals = 59
| nationalyears1 = 2004–2005 | nationalteam1 = [[France national under-19 football team|France U19]]
| nationalcaps1  = 12 | nationalgoals1 = 2
| nationalyears2 = 2006–2008 | nationalteam2 = [[France national under-21 football team|France U21]]
| nationalcaps2  = 16 | nationalgoals2 = 3
| nationalyears3 = 2010–2016 | nationalteam3 = [[France national football team|France]]
| nationalcaps3  = 48 | nationalgoals3 = 4
| medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}}
{{Medal|Country|{{fb|FRA}}}}
{{Medal|Comp|[[UEFA European Championship]]}}
{{Medal|RU|[[UEFA Euro 2016|2016 France]]|}}
}}

'''Yohan Cabaye''' ({{IPA|fr|jɔ.an ka.baj}}; born 14 January 1986) is a French former professional [[association football|footballer]] who played as a [[midfielder]].

Cabaye began his football career playing for hometown club [[US Tourcoing FC|US Tourcoing]] at the age of six. After seven years developing in the club's youth academy, he joined professional club [[Lille OSC|Lille]]. Cabaye spent six years in the club's youth academy before making his professional debut in the [[2004–05 Ligue 1|2004–05 season]] helping Lille win the [[2004 UEFA Intertoto Cup]]. He became a regular starter in the following season and participated in the [[UEFA Champions League]] for the first time under [[Claude Puel]]. Under manager [[Rudi Garcia]], Cabaye developed into a [[playmaker]] and had his best season to date in the [[2009–10 Ligue 1|2009–10 season]] scoring over 15 goals from the midfield position. In the [[2010–11 in French football|2010–11 season]], he was a part of the Lille team that won the [[Double (association football)|league and cup double]].

In June 2011 following the end of the season, Cabaye joined English club [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]] on a five-year deal. On 29 January 2014, Newcastle accepted a £19 million offer for Cabaye from [[List of French football champions|Ligue 1 champions]] [[Paris Saint-Germain F.C.|Paris Saint-Germain]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/25949006|title=Yohan Cabaye: Newcastle midfielder joins PSG for £19m|date=29 December 2017|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> Cabaye joined, signing a three-year contract with the club.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yohan Cabaye joins Paris until June 2017 |url=http://www.psg.fr/en/News/003001/Article/65397/Yohan-Cabaye-joins-Paris-until-June-2017 |publisher=Paris Saint-Germain F.C. |date=29 January 2014 |access-date=29 January 2014 |archive-date=29 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129024211/http://www.psg.fr/en/News/003001/Article/65397/Yohan-Cabaye-joins-Paris-until-June-2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On 10 July 2015, he joined [[Crystal Palace F.C.|Crystal Palace]]. After signing for Dubai club [[Al-Nasr SC (Dubai)|Al-Nasr]] and later returning to France to play for [[AS Saint-Étienne|Saint-Étienne]], Cabaye announced his retirement in February 2021.

Cabaye was a former [[France national youth football team|French youth international]], having represented his nation at [[France national under-16 football team|under-16]], [[France national under-18 football team|under-18]], [[France national under-19 football team|under-19]], [[France national under-20 football team|under-20]], and [[France national under-21 football team|under-21]] level. At under-19 level, he played on the team that won the [[2005 UEFA European Under-19 Championship]]. With the under-20 team, Cabaye played at the 2006 edition of the [[Toulon Tournament]]. At under-21 level, he served as [[Captain (association football)|captain]] of the team for a portion of his stint. In August 2010, Cabaye was called up to the [[France national football team|senior team]] for the first time under new [[manager (association football)|manager]] [[Laurent Blanc]], and made his international debut on 11 August in a 2–1 [[Exhibition game#Association football|friendly]] defeat against [[Norway national football team|Norway]]. He went on to earn 48 caps and represented France at two [[UEFA European Championship]]s ([[UEFA Euro 2012|2012]], [[UEFA Euro 2016|2016]]) and the [[2014 FIFA World Cup]].

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==Early life==
Cabaye was born in the northern commune of [[Tourcoing]] in the department of Nord.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/FootballFicheJoueur21845.html |title=Yohan Cabaye |newspaper=L'Équipe |location=Paris |access-date=20 March 2020 |language=fr}}</ref> His father, Didier, is a former football player who now works in the [[health care]] field in the city of [[Roubaix]].<ref name="cabaye_family">{{cite news|url=http://www.lavoixdunord.fr/Locales/Tourcoing/actualite/Secteur_Tourcoing/2010/08/06/article_nouvel-international-yohan-cabaye-fut-au.shtml|title=Nouvel international, Yohan Cabaye fut aussi un enfant du ballon tourquennois |date= 6 August 2010 |access-date=20 February 2011|work=La Voix du Nord |language = fr}}</ref> At the age of 16, Cabaye's father played for professional club [[RC Lens|Lens]] and spent a year there training before a [[Bone fracture|double leg fracture]] abruptly ended his career at the club.<ref name="cabaye_family"/> After healing, he spent time playing for amateur clubs Stade Jean-Macé and US Tourcoing. The two clubs later merged to form Tourcoing FC.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nordeclair.fr/Locales/Tourcoing/2010/05/08/les-cabaye-une-vraie-famille-de-footeux.shtml|title=Les Cabaye, une vraie famille de footeux|date=8 May 2010|access-date=20 February 2011|work=Nord Eclair|language=fr|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721013322/http://www.nordeclair.fr/Locales/Tourcoing/2010/05/08/les-cabaye-une-vraie-famille-de-footeux.shtml|archive-date=21 July 2011}}</ref>

Cabaye has a younger brother, Geoffrey, who has played football in the lower divisions of the French and Belgian leagues, most notably with [[R.F.C. Tournai|Tournai]] and [[Wasquehal Football|Wasquehal]]. He is of [[Vietnamese people in France|Vietnamese]] descent through his paternal grandmother,<ref name="cabaye_origin">{{cite news|url=http://www.hourrafoot.com/2010/03/24/yohan-cabaye-et-eden-hazard-en-interview-sur-hourrafoot/|title=Yohan Cabaye et Eden Hazard en interview sur Hourrafoot|date=24 March 2010|access-date=20 February 2011|work=Hourrafoot|language=fr|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101007220549/http://www.hourrafoot.com/2010/03/24/yohan-cabaye-et-eden-hazard-en-interview-sur-hourrafoot/|archive-date=7 October 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://2sao.vn/p0c1051n20101229140121812/cau-thu-goc-viet-dau-quan-cho-manchester-united.vnn|title=Cầu thủ gốc Việt đầu quân cho Manchester United|date=29 December 2010|access-date=7 February 2012|work=2Sao|language=vi|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120516053555/http://2sao.vn/p0c1051n20101229140121812/cau-thu-goc-viet-dau-quan-cho-manchester-united.vnn|archive-date=16 May 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> and has stated he would like to visit the country, possibly to contribute to the development of football there.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bongdabinhduong.com/tin-the-thao-trong-nuoc/yohan-cabaye-toi-luon-quan-tam-den-bong-da-viet-nam.html|title=Yohan Cabaye: "Tôi luôn quan tâm đến bóng đá Việt Nam"|date=31 December 2010|access-date=20 February 2011|work=Bongda Binhduong|language=vi|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110614152041/http://www.bongdabinhduong.com/tin-the-thao-trong-nuoc/yohan-cabaye-toi-luon-quan-tam-den-bong-da-viet-nam.html|archive-date=14 June 2011}}</ref> He later attended one of [[Vietnam national football team|Vietnam]]'s matches during the [[2019 AFC Asian Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs3MT0EBdba/?hl=en |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/Bs3MT0EBdba |archive-date=26 December 2021 |url-access=registration|title=I couldn't miss that opportunity to see Vietnam football national team! Vietnam is special to me ... Love you grand ma|website=Instagram|date=20 January 2019|access-date=23 March 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Cabaye is a [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Player Profile: Yohan Cabaye|url=http://www.srtrc.org/about/players-views?id=2992|access-date=2 November 2013|publisher=Show Racism the Red Card|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203001055/http://www.srtrc.org/about/players-views?id=2992|archive-date=3 December 2013}}</ref>

==Club career==
===Early career===
Cabaye began his football career playing for hometown club Tourcoing FC. He started out at the club at the age of six. Cabaye, initially, did not meet the age requirement to enter the club's youth academy, however, due to his father working at the club at the time, he was allowed entrance into the club's academy.<ref name="cabaye_origin"/> Cabaye spent several years developing at the club and, after excelling in youth games, gained the attention of professional club [[Lille OSC|Lille]]. In July 1998, he signed youth papers with Lille and was inserted into the club's academy. Cabaye developed quickly in the club's academy and, by the [[2003–04 Ligue 1|2003–04 season]], was playing on the club's reserve team in the [[Championnat de France amateur]], the fourth level of [[Football in France|French football]]. Cabaye appeared in ten matches and scored one goal in his first season with the team.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.stat2foot.com/lclubs/lille20304.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716132657/http://www.stat2foot.com/lclubs/lille20304.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 July 2011|title=Lille Reserve Pro 2003/2004|access-date=20 February 2011|work=Stat2Foot|language=fr}}</ref> In the [[2004–05 Ligue 1|next season]], Cabaye rotated between the reserve team and the first team. He played in 15 matches and scored two goals with the reserve team helping the team finish in 2nd place in its group, which resulted in qualification to the league playoffs.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.stat2foot.com/lclubs/lille20405.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716132706/http://www.stat2foot.com/lclubs/lille20405.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 July 2011|title=Stats des Joueurs de Lille Reserve Pro 2004/2005|access-date=20 February 2011|work=Stat2Foot|language=fr}}</ref>

===Lille===
====2004–2008====
Ahead of the 2004–05 season, Cabaye signed his first professional contract with Lille agreeing to a three-year deal. He trained with the team in the pre-season and participated in the [[2004 UEFA Intertoto Cup]], which Lille won, appearing in four matches. Cabaye was called up to the senior team for the first time under [[Coach (sport)|coach]] [[Claude Puel]] in November 2004. He made his league debut on 7 November 2004 in a league match against [[FC Istres|Istres]]. Cabaye started the match and played over 75 minutes in a 2–0 victory.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/48967|title=Istres v. Lille Match Report|date=7 November 2004|access-date=20 February 2011|publisher=[[Ligue de Football Professionnel]]|language=fr|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120530002149/http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/48967|archive-date=30 May 2012}}</ref> He played with the team for the rest of the campaign contributing infrequently. On 21 December, Cabaye played 120 minutes in a 4–2 penalty shootout defeat to [[RC Strasbourg|Strasbourg]] in the [[Coupe de la Ligue]]. Cabaye was one of two players who converted their penalty shots for Lille.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://new.lfp.fr/coupeLigue/feuille_match/49664|title=Strasbourg v. Lille Match Report|date=21 December 2004|access-date=20 February 2011|publisher=[[Ligue de Football Professionnel]]|language=fr|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120530002209/http://new.lfp.fr/coupeLigue/feuille_match/49664|archive-date=30 May 2012}}</ref> On 20 February 2005, he received his first-ever [[Penalty card|red card]] in a 1–1 draw with [[FC Metz|Metz]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/49077|title=Metz v. Lille Match Report|date=20 February 2005|access-date=20 February 2011|publisher=[[Ligue de Football Professionnel]]|language=fr|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120530002220/http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/49077|archive-date=30 May 2012}}</ref>
Cabaye finished the campaign with 12 total appearances without scoring.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Squad of Lille 2004-05 Ligue 1 {{!}} BDFutbol |url=https://www.bdfutbol.com/en/t/t2004-054009.html |access-date=2025-03-11 |website=www.bdfutbol.com}}</ref>

[[File:Lille-Lyon 1.jpg|thumb|upright|200px|Cabaye (bottom left) preparing to take a free kick against Lyon in the [[2007–08 Olympique Lyonnais season|2007–08 season]]]]

In the [[2005–06 Ligue 1|following season]], Cabaye's playing time increased significantly as he appeared in 27 league matches, including 20 starts. Cabaye also played in the [[2003–04 UEFA Cup|2003–04 editions]] of the [[UEFA Champions League]] and [[UEFA Cup]] playing in five total appearances in both competitions. He officially made his European debut on 14 September 2005 in a Champions League group stage match against [[Portugal|Portuguese]] club [[S.L. Benfica|Benfica]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/ucl/history/season=2005/round=2201/match=1100257/report=lu.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120708080531/http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/ucl/history/season=2005/round=2201/match=1100257/report=lu.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 July 2012|title=Miccoli strike sends Eagles soaring|date=14 September 2005|access-date=20 February 2011|publisher=[[UEFA]]}}</ref> On 2 November, he appeared as a substitute in the team's 1–0 upset victory over English club [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/ucl/history/season=2005/round=2201/match=1100304/index.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120711181140/http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/ucl/history/season=2005/round=2201/match=1100304/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 July 2012|title=Ačimovič goal gets Lille going|date=2 November 2005|access-date=20 February 2011|publisher=[[UEFA]]}}</ref> In the league, Cabaye scored his first professional goal in a 3–2 defeat to [[AJ Auxerre|Auxerre]] on 19 November.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/49797|title=Auxerre v. Lille Match Report|date=19 November 2005|access-date=20 February 2011|publisher=[[Ligue de Football Professionnel]]|language=fr|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120530002232/http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/49797|archive-date=30 May 2012}}</ref> Cabaye's successful individual season was overshadowed by the team's performance as Lille finished in the top of the table, which resulted in the club qualifying for European competition for the third consecutive season. Midway through the season, Lille and Cabaye reached an agreement on a two-year contract extension, which was to expired in June 2010.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.noticias.info/archivo/2006/200601/20060128/20060128_141298.shtm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090215021525/http://www.noticias.info/archivo/2006/200601/20060128/20060128_141298.shtm|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 February 2009|title=Cabaye commits to Lille future|date=28 January 2006|access-date=20 February 2011|work=Noticias}}</ref>

Cabaye struggled with ankle injuries in the [[2006–07 Ligue 1|2006–07 campaign]] featuring in only five league matches in the first three months of the season. He scored his first goal of the year on 26 August 2006 in a 3–0 victory over [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/50549|title=Lille v. Bordeaux Match Report|date=26 August 2006|access-date=20 February 2011|publisher=[[Ligue de Football Professionnel]]|language=fr|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120530002244/http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/50549|archive-date=30 May 2012}}</ref> On 4 November, he scored his second goal of the season in another 3–0 victory, this time against rivals [[Valenciennes FC|Valenciennes]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/50593|title=Valenciennes v. Lille Match Report|date=4 November 2006|access-date=20 February 2011|publisher=[[Ligue de Football Professionnel]]|language=fr|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120530002259/http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/50593|archive-date=30 May 2012}}</ref> Cabaye consistently appeared with the team in the league and Champions League before suffering a relapse of his previous ankle injury in a league match against [[Le Mans FC|Le Mans]] in March 2007. He was substituted out of the match and was subsequently rested for the rest of the season.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/50776|title=Lille v. Le Mans Match Report|date=17 March 2007|access-date=20 February 2011|publisher=[[Ligue de Football Professionnel]]|language=fr|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120530002322/http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/50776|archive-date=30 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://pt.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid=524881.html|title=Emon homes in on European goal|date=6 April 2007|access-date=20 February 2011|publisher=[[UEFA]]|archive-date=9 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150409080209/http://pt.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid=524881.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Lille finished the season in 10th-place resulting in the club failing to qualify for European competition for the first time in three seasons.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-09 |title=Ligue 1 2006/2007 - 38. Round |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/schedule/fra-ligue-1-2006-2007/ |access-date=2025-03-11 |website=worldfootball.net |language=en}}</ref>

Cabaye returned to action in the [[2007–08 Ligue 1|2007–08 season]] appearing in 39 matches; 37 of which were starts. He scored a career-high seven goals in the league and assisted on several goals, as well. Lille went undefeated in all six matches Cabaye scored in, which were against such clubs as Bordeaux, [[AS Saint-Étienne|Saint-Étienne]], Metz, Le Mans, [[Stade Malherbe Caen|Caen]], and [[Derby du Nord]] rivals Lens.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/51362|title=Lille v. Bordeaux Match Report|date=15 September 2007|access-date=20 February 2011|publisher=[[Ligue de Football Professionnel]]|language=fr|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120530002330/http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/51362|archive-date=30 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/51466|title=Lille v. Le Mans Match Report|date=15 September 2007|access-date=20 February 2011|publisher=[[Ligue de Football Professionnel]]|language=fr|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120530002343/http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/51466|archive-date=30 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/51433|title=Lille v. Lens Match Report|date=23 January 2008|access-date=20 February 2011|publisher=[[Ligue de Football Professionnel]]|language=fr|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120530002351/http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/51433|archive-date=30 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/51609|title=Lille v. Lens Match Report|date=23 January 2008|access-date=20 February 2011|publisher=[[Ligue de Football Professionnel]]|language=fr|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120530002400/http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/51609|archive-date=30 May 2012}}</ref> Against Caen, Cabaye scored a double in a 5–0 thrashing.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/51530|title=Lille v. Caen Match Report|date=15 March 2008|access-date=20 February 2011|publisher=[[Ligue de Football Professionnel]]|language=fr|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120530002413/http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/51530|archive-date=30 May 2012}}</ref> During the season, he signed another extension agreeing to a three-year deal until 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://fr.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=693852.html|title=Yohan Cabaye prolonge avec Lille jusqu'en 2013|date=18 February 2008|access-date=20 February 2011|publisher=[[FIFA]]|language=fr|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711000119/http://fr.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=693852.html|archive-date=11 July 2011}}</ref> Included in the extension was a release clause of €75&nbsp;million.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://actu.football.fr/post/2009/03/27/2318-dossier-yohan-cabaye-le-poumon-du-losc|title=Yohan Cabaye, le poumon du LOSC|date=27 March 2009|access-date=20 February 2011|work=Actualités du Football|language=fr|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720215637/http://actu.football.fr/post/2009/03/27/2318-dossier-yohan-cabaye-le-poumon-du-losc|archive-date=20 July 2011}}</ref>

====2008–2011====
Ahead of the [[2008–09 Ligue 1|2008–09 season]], Puel departed the club for [[Olympique Lyonnais|Lyon]] and [[Rudi Garcia]] was tipped to replace him. In Garcia's formation, Cabaye was paired in the midfield alongside new signing [[Florent Balmont]] who acted as a protector of Cabaye and a distributor of the ball along with [[Midfielder|defensive midfielder]] [[Rio Mavuba]]. Without the constant pressure of tracking back to defend, Cabaye was allowed to act as a [[playmaker]] for the talented trio of attackers [[Eden Hazard]], [[Gervinho]], and [[Pierre-Alain Frau]]. He appeared in 32 league matches starting them all as Lille finished in 5th place, thus returning to European competition in the next season. Cabaye scored five goals in the league and one in the [[Coupe de France]], which came against amateur club [[USL Dunkerque|Dunkerque]] in a 3–0 victory in the Round of 32.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://new.lfp.fr/autresCompetitions/coupeFrance/feuille_match/53071|title=Dunkerque v. Lille Match Report|date=23 January 2009|access-date=20 February 2011|publisher=[[Ligue de Football Professionnel]]|language=fr|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110823041207/http://new.lfp.fr/autresCompetitions/coupeFrance/feuille_match/53071|archive-date=23 August 2011}}</ref>

[[File:Cabaye (Finale Coupe de France).png|thumb|left|150px|Cabaye celebrating Lille's [[2011 Coupe de France Final]] victory]]

Cabaye had arguably one of the best seasons of his career in the [[2009–10 in French football|2009–10]] season. He appeared in 46 total matches scoring a career-high 15 goals, seven of which were penalty conversions, and assisting on ten. Cabaye scored his first goal of the season on 31 October 2009 in a 2–0 win over [[Grenoble Foot 38|Grenoble]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/44741|title=Grenoble v. Lille Match Report|date=31 October 2009|access-date=20 February 2011|publisher=[[Ligue de Football Professionnel]]|language=fr|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120530002444/http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/44741|archive-date=30 May 2012}}</ref> In the next five league matches, he scored five goals; four penalty conversions against Valenciennes, Lyon, [[AS Monaco FC|Monaco]], and Saint-Étienne and one from open play against Bordeaux.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/44765|title=Lille v. Valenciennes Match Report|date=28 November 2009|access-date=20 February 2011|publisher=[[Ligue de Football Professionnel]]|language=fr|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120530002458/http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/44765|archive-date=30 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/45002|title=Lille v. Lyon Match Report|date=6 December 2009|access-date=20 February 2011|publisher=[[Ligue de Football Professionnel]]|language=fr|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120530002506/http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/45002|archive-date=30 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/45038|title=Monaco v. Lille Match Report|date=13 December 2009|access-date=20 February 2011|publisher=[[Ligue de Football Professionnel]]|language=fr|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120530002514/http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/45038|archive-date=30 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/44729|title=Lille v. Saint-Étienne Match Report|date=10 December 2009|access-date=20 February 2011|publisher=[[Ligue de Football Professionnel]]|language=fr|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120313204747/http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/44729|archive-date=13 March 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/45041|title=Lille v. Bordeaux Match Report|date=8 November 2009|access-date=20 February 2011|publisher=[[Ligue de Football Professionnel]]|language=fr|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120530002533/http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/45041|archive-date=30 May 2012}}</ref> On 13 February 2010, Cabaye assisted on two goals in 3–1 win against [[US Boulogne|Boulogne]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/44843|title=Lille v. Boulogne Match Report|date=13 February 2010|access-date=20 February 2011|publisher=[[Ligue de Football Professionnel]]|language=fr|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120530002552/http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/44843|archive-date=30 May 2012}}</ref> On 18 April, he scored a penalty, another goal in open play, and assisted on one in 4–0 victory over Monaco.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/44929|title=Lille v. Monaco Match Report|date=18 April 2010|access-date=20 February 2011|publisher=[[Ligue de Football Professionnel]]|language=fr|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120530002616/http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/44929|archive-date=30 May 2012}}</ref> His goal in open play against Monaco was nominated for the Goal of the Season. In the [[2009–10 UEFA Europa League|UEFA Europa League]], Cabaye scored goals against [[Serbia]]n club [[FK Sevojno|Sevojno]] in the qualifying rounds and [[Czech Republic|Czech]] club [[SK Slavia Prague|Slavia Prague]] in the group stage as Lille reached the knockout stage of the competition.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/uefacup/fixturesresults/round=2000035/match=2000678/index.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707231019/http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/uefacup/fixturesresults/round=2000035/match=2000678/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 July 2012|title=LOSC Lille Métropole 2&nbsp;– 0 FK Sevojno|date=6 August 2009|access-date=20 February 2011|publisher=[[UEFA]]}}</ref> The club was eliminated by English club [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] in the Round of 16.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/8573278.stm|title=Liverpool 3–0 Lille (agg 3–1)|publisher=BBC Sport|first=Mark|last=Ashenden|date=18 March 2010|access-date=23 March 2021}}</ref> Lille finished the campaign in fourth place having lost out on qualification to the [[UEFA Champions League]] on the final match day of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ligue 1 Standings - Football/France |url=https://www.flashscore.com/football/france/ligue-1-2009-2010/standings/#/dUzTIwSF/table/overall |access-date=2025-03-11 |website=www.flashscore.com |language=en}}</ref>

In the [[2010–11 in French football|2010–11 season]], Cabaye remained a fixture in the starting eleven under Garcia, however, unlike last season, the midfielder did not play as the primary play-maker as these duties were relinquished to wing forwards Hazard and Gervinho. On 24 October 2010, Cabaye scored his first goal of the campaign in a 3–1 defeat to [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/53721|title=Lille v. Marseille Match Report |date= 24 October 2010 |access-date=30 May 2011|publisher=[[Ligue de Football Professionnel]]|language = fr}}</ref> Three days later, he scored two goals, one from open play and another from the penalty spot, in a 4–1 win over Caen in the [[2010–11 Coupe de la Ligue|Coupe de la Ligue]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.lfp.fr/coupeLigue/feuille_match/73720|title=Lille v. Caen Match Report |date= 27 October 2010 |access-date=30 May 2011|publisher=[[Ligue de Football Professionnel]]|language = fr}}</ref> After failing to score or assist on a goal in nearly two months, Cabaye provided assists for two [[Moussa Sow]] goals in a 6–3 hammering of [[FC Lorient|Lorient]] in December 2010.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/53777|title=Lille v. Lorient Match Report |date= 5 December 2010 |access-date=30 May 2011|publisher=[[Ligue de Football Professionnel]]|language = fr}}</ref> In April 2011, Cabaye provided three assists in three league matches against Caen, Bordeaux, and [[AC Arles-Avignon|Arles-Avignon]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/53936|title=Lille v. Caen Match Report |date= 2 April 2011 |access-date=30 May 2011|work=[[Ligue de Football Professionnel]]|language = fr}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/53916|title=Lille v. Bordeaux Match Report |date= 16 April 2011 |access-date=30 May 2011|publisher=[[Ligue de Football Professionnel]]|language = fr}}</ref> Cabaye also scored a goal in the match against the latter club.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/53972|title=Lille v. Arles-Avignon Match Report |date= 30 April 2011 |access-date=30 May 2011|publisher=[[Ligue de Football Professionnel]]|language = fr}}</ref> Lille went unbeaten in the three matches, which gave the club a four-point lead in the table heading into the final month of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ligue 1 2010/2011 Standings & Team Forms {{!}} Soccer24.com |url=https://www.soccer24.com/france/ligue-1-2010-2011/standings/#/zmyAmj8m/table/overall |access-date=2025-03-11 |website=www.soccer24.com |language=en}}</ref>

Cabaye was also instrumental in the team's advancement to the [[2011 Coupe de France Final]] appearing in all five matches the team contested, four of them as a starter. In the final, Cabaye played the entire match as Lille defeated [[Paris Saint-Germain F.C.|Paris Saint-Germain]] 1–0 at the [[Stade de France]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lille 1-0 PSG (14 May, 2011) Final Score - ESPN (UK) |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/match/_/gameId/316513/lille-paris-saint-germain |access-date=2025-03-11 |website=ESPN |language=en}}</ref> A week later, Lille clinched the [[2010–11 Ligue 1|Ligue 1 title]] by drawing 2–2 away to Paris Saint-Germain, achieving the club's first league championship since the [[1953–54 French Division 1|1953–54 season]] and the club's first [[Double (association football)|double]] since the [[1945–46 French Division 1|1945–46 season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/breves2011/20110522_124004_-champions.html|title=Champions!|date=22 May 2011|work=[[L'Équipe]]|access-date=22 May 2011|language=fr|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110523223916/http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/breves2011/20110522_124004_-champions.html|archive-date=23 May 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11800_6944120,00.html|title=Ligue 1 round-up|date=21 May 2011|website=Sky Sports |access-date=22 May 2011}}</ref> The domestic cup and league title were the first two domestic honours of Cabaye's career.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-03 |title=Lille OSC - Squad 2010/2011 |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/teams/lille-osc/2011/2/ |access-date=2025-03-11 |website=worldfootball.net |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/316513?cc=5739 |title=Late Obraniak strike wins cup |date=14 May 2011 |publisher=[[ESPN]] |access-date=19 May 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025001642/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/316513?cc=5739 |archive-date=25 October 2012 }}</ref>

===Newcastle United===
Following Lille's final game of the [[2010–11 Ligue 1|2010–11 season]], a 3–2 win over [[Stade Rennais F.C.|Rennes]], Lille manager [[Rudi Garcia]] confirmed that Cabaye would be departing the club to sign with [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]] in England, stating, "Yohan told us yesterday&nbsp;– first me, then the whole group before the game&nbsp;– that he has chosen to join Newcastle. It is a choice that I respect, although I wish he continued the adventure with us."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13595524|title=Yohan Cabaye primed to leave Lille for Newcastle|date=1 June 2011|website=BBC Sport|access-date=10 July 2018}}</ref> The transfer was confirmed on 10 June 2011, with Cabaye agreeing to a five-year deal with Newcastle.<ref name="cabaye_newcastle">{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13734703|title=Newcastle sign Lille midfielder Yohan Cabaye|date=10 June 2011|website=BBC Sport|access-date=10 July 2018}}</ref> The transfer fee was undisclosed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20110610/hello-cabaye_2281670_2374709|title=Hello, Cabaye!|date=10 June 2011|publisher=[[Newcastle United F.C.]]|first=Anthony|last=Marshall|access-date=10 June 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130923103708/http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20110610/hello-cabaye_2281670_2374709|archive-date=23 September 2013}}</ref> Cabaye described the move to Newcastle as "fantastic" while also stating, "I have enjoyed great times with Lille, but the time is right now to test myself against the best and playing for Newcastle United in the Premier League does just that."<ref name="cabaye_newcastle"/>

[[Image:Metalist-Newcastl (2).jpg|thumb|right|Cabaye playing for Newcastle in the second leg of a Round of 32 Europa League match against [[FC Metalist Kharkiv|Metalist Kharkiv]], 2013.]]
On 15 July, Cabaye made his debut for Newcastle in a pre-season friendly win over against [[National League (division)|Conference National]] side [[Darlington F.C.|Darlington]], after coming on as a substitute in the 12th minute.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20110715/darlington-0-newcastle-2_2281670_2393957|title=Darlington 0 Newcastle 2|date=15 July 2011|publisher=[[Newcastle United F.C.]]|first=Anthony|last=Marshall|access-date=16 July 2011}}</ref> Days before the season began, Cabaye was handed the number 4 shirt, which had been made available following the departure of ex-captain [[Kevin Nolan]] early in the transfer window. on 13 August, he made his league debut in a 0–0 draw against [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nufc.co.uk/page/Match/Report/0,,10278~2419462,00.html|title=Newcastle United 0 Arsenal 0|date=13 August 2011|publisher=[[Newcastle United F.C.]]|first=Anthony|last=Marshall|access-date=6 September 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110919185609/http://www.nufc.co.uk/page/Match/Report/0%2C%2C10278~2419462%2C00.html|archive-date=19 September 2011}}</ref> On 22 October, Cabaye scored his first goal for Newcastle against [[Wigan Athletic F.C.|Wigan Athletic]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/oct/22/newcastle-united-wigan-athletic-premier-league|title=Newcastle ride their luck against Wigan to keep unbeaten record|date=22 October 2011|work=The Guardian|first=Louise|last=Taylor|access-date=26 October 2011}}</ref> Four days later, he netted his second goal for the club in a 4–3 defeat to [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] in the [[2011–12 Football League Cup|Football League Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/oct/26/blackburn-rovers-newcastle-united-carling-cup?newsfeed=true|title=Blackburn's Gaël Givet heads home in extra time to break Newcastle|date=26 October 2011|work=The Guardian|first=Richard|last=Jolly|access-date=26 October 2011}}</ref> On 17 December, in the team's 0–0 draw with [[Swansea City A.F.C.|Swansea City]], Cabaye covered the most distance by any Newcastle player all season in the match, having travelled over {{convert|11.6|km|mi}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2011/12/20/yohan-cabaye-clocks-up-miles-for-nufc-72703-29981396/|title=Yohan Cabaye clocks up miles for NUFC|date=20 December 2011|work=Chronicle Live|first=Lee|last=Ryder|access-date=4 January 2012}}</ref> A fortnight later, Cabaye netted the team's second goal in a 3–0 win against [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] with a 30-yard free kick.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/16343415.stm|title=Newcastle 3–0 Man Utd|date=4 January 2012|website=BBC Sport|access-date=4 January 2012}}</ref> On 6 April 2012, Cabaye assisted on both team goals, scored by [[Papiss Cissé]], in Newcastle's 2–0 victory over Swansea City.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17558919|title=Swansea 0–2 Newcastle|date=6 April 2012|website=BBC Sport|first=Peter|last=Shuttleworth|access-date=6 April 2012}}</ref> On 21 April, Cabaye assisted another Cissé goal and scored two himself in a 3–0 home victory against [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]], lifting Newcastle into the top four in the league table.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17711736|title=Newcastle 3–0 Stoke|website=BBC Sport|date=21 April 2012|access-date=21 April 2012}}</ref>

On 21 October 2012, Cabaye scored his first goal of the [[2012–13 Premier League|2012–13 season]] with a neat finish in the [[Tyne-Wear derby]] against [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]] in a 1–1 draw.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19939557|title=Sunderland 1–1 Newcastle|website=BBC Sport|date=21 October 2012|access-date=10 July 2018}}</ref> On 4 November, he scored the opening goal against Liverpool in a 1–1 draw. It was first goal scored at [[Anfield]] by a Newcastle player since 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20114071|title=Liverpool 1–1 Newcastle|website=BBC Sport|date=4 November 2012|access-date=10 July 2018}}</ref> Later that month, it was announced that Cabaye needed groin surgery and would be out until February 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/double-injury-blow-for-newcastle-as-steven-taylor-and-yohan-cabaye-are-ruled-out-until-february-8360298.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220507/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/double-injury-blow-for-newcastle-as-steven-taylor-and-yohan-cabaye-are-ruled-out-until-february-8360298.html |archive-date=7 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Double injury blow for Newcastle as Steven Taylor and Yohan Cabaye are ruled out until February|work=The Independent|first=Damien|last=Spellman|date=27 November 2012|access-date=10 July 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On 19 January 2013, he made his return and scored the first goal in an eventual 2–1 home defeat to [[Reading F.C.|Reading]] from another trademark free kick.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20996823|title=Newcastle 1–2 Reading|website=BBC Sport|date=19 January 2013|access-date=10 July 2018}}</ref> On his second start following his return, Cabaye scored a half-volley from outside the penalty box against [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21137565|title=Aston Villa 1–2 Newcastle|website=BBC Sport|date=29 January 2013|access-date=10 July 2018}}</ref> In two home games against [[Southampton F.C.|Southampton]] and Stoke City, he converted a penalty and scored a free kick goal, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21489679|title=Newcastle 4–2 Southampton|website=BBC Sport|date=24 February 2013|access-date=10 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21646451|title=Newcastle 2–1 Stoke|website=BBC Sport|date=10 March 2013|access-date=10 July 2018}}</ref> On 2 March, Cabaye made his first start as captain against Swansea City, replacing the injured regular captain [[Fabricio Coloccini]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21556865|title=Swansea 1–0 Newcastle|website=BBC Sport|date=2 March 2013|access-date=10 July 2018}}</ref>

On 19 August 2013, the eve of Newcastle's Premier League season opener against [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]], Arsenal made a bid of £10&nbsp;million for Cabaye which was rejected.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23758350|title=Yohan Cabaye: Arsenal in £10m bid to sign Newcastle midfielder|date=19 August 2013|website=BBC Sport|first=David|last=Ornstein|access-date=19 August 2013}}</ref> After Newcastle lost the match 4–0, manager [[Alan Pardew]] confirmed that Cabaye had been omitted from the squad that evening because his head had been turned by the bid, which he condemned as disrespectful in both value and timing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/8879063/alan-pardew-confirms-arsenal-bid-for-newcastles-yohan-cabaye-not-acceptable|title=Alan Pardew confirms Arsenal bid for Newcastle's Yohan Cabaye not acceptable |date=19 August 2013|website=Sky Sports|access-date=19 August 2013}}</ref> The midfielder also refused to play for the club in their following game against [[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham United]] on 24 August.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23829069 |title= Yohan Cabaye refuses to play for Newcastle after Arsenal bid|website=BBC Sport |date=24 August 2013|access-date=10 July 2018}}</ref> On 19 October 2013, Cabaye scored his second goal of the season with a 30-yard strike against Liverpool at [[St James' Park]] in a 2–2 draw.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24504079 |title= Newcastle 2–2 Liverpool |website=BBC Sport |date= 19 October 2013 |access-date= 28 September 2017}}</ref> On 7 December, Cabaye wrote his name into Newcastle folklore by scoring the winner in the 1–0 victory over Manchester United, their first victory at [[Old Trafford]] for 41 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25164173|title=Manchester United 0–1 Newcastle United|website=BBC Sport|date=7 December 2014|access-date=10 July 2018}}</ref> On 21 December, he scored the first goal in a comprehensive 3–0 victory at [[Crystal Palace F.C.|Crystal Palace]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25377138|title=Crystal Palace 2–1 Newcastle United|website=BBC Sport|date=21 December 2014|access-date=10 July 2018}}</ref> before again scoring in the 5–1 win against Stoke City on Boxing Day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25442217|title=Newcastle 5–1 Stoke|website=BBC Sport|date=26 December 2014|access-date=10 July 2018}}</ref> In his final game, on 18 January 2014, Cabaye bagged a brace in a 3–1 win over West Ham United, equalling his [[2012–13 Newcastle United F.C. season|2012–13]] goal tally in just half a season. His first goal was a shot from just inside the box after good skill and with his last kick for Newcastle, Cabaye scored a free-kick from the edge of the box.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25693305|last = Chowdhury|first=Sai|title = West Ham United 1–3 Newcastle United|website = BBC Sport|date = 18 January 2014|access-date = 5 June 2017}}</ref>

===Paris Saint-Germain===
On 29 January 2014, [[Paris Saint-Germain F.C.|Paris Saint-Germain]] announced that Cabaye had joined the [[Ligue 1]] club for an undisclosed fee, estimated around £19&nbsp;million plus add-ons.<ref name="goal.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/11/transfer-zone/2014/01/29/4579758/cabaye-joins-paris-saint-germain-from-newcastle?ICID=OP|title=Cabaye joins Paris Saint-Germain from Newcastle|date=29 January 2014|work=Goal.com|access-date=29 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/transfer-news-psg-owner-reveals-three-reasons-for-signing-yohan-cabaye-from-newcastle--including-he-is-a-nice-guy-9091644.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220507/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/transfer-news-psg-owner-reveals-three-reasons-for-signing-yohan-cabaye-from-newcastle--including-he-is-a-nice-guy-9091644.html |archive-date=7 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Transfer news: PSG owner reveals three reasons for signing Yohan Cabaye from Newcastle&nbsp;– including 'he is a nice guy'|work=The Independent|date=28 January 2014|access-date=29 January 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.psg.fr/fr/Actus/003001/Article/65396/Yohan-Cabaye-en-chiffres|title=Yohan Cabaye En Chiffres|language=fr|date=29 January 2014|work=Goal.com|access-date=29 January 2014|archive-date=3 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203022919/http://www.psg.fr/fr/Actus/003001/Article/65396/Yohan-Cabaye-en-chiffres|url-status=dead}}</ref> Cabaye signed a three-and-a-half-year deal with the club and was allocated the number 4 shirt.<ref name="goal.com"/> On 18 February, Cabaye scored his first PSG goal in a 4–0 victory over German side [[Bayer 04 Leverkusen|Bayer Leverkusen]] in the [[2013–14 UEFA Champions League|UEFA Champions League]] round-of-16. On 19 April, Cabaye won his first trophy with PSG as they beat [[Olympique Lyonnais|Lyon]] 2–1 in the [[2014 Coupe de la Ligue Final]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Paris St-Germain beat Lyon in French League Cup final|work=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27091829}}</ref>

On 22 August 2014, Cabaye was sent off for two bookings in a goalless draw away to [[Evian Thonon Gaillard F.C.|Evian]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Paris Saint-Germain's Yohan Cabaye sent off in goalless draw at Evian|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/aug/22/evian-paris-saint-germain-ligue-1|access-date=25 August 2014|work=The Guardian|agency=[[Associated Press]]|date=22 August 2014}}</ref> On 17 October, Cabaye scored his first league goal since returning to France in PSG's 3–1 away win over Lens.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/oct/17/lens-psg-ligue-1-match-report |title=Edinson Cavani one of three players sent off as PSG beat Lens in Ligue 1 |work=The Guardian |date=17 October 2014 |access-date=27 October 2014 }}</ref>

===Crystal Palace===
[[File:Yohan Cabaye 2015.jpg|thumb|right|Cabaye celebrating scoring against Watford, 2015]]

On 10 July 2015, Cabaye joined [[Premier League]] team [[Crystal Palace F.C.|Crystal Palace]], on a three-year contract for a club record, but undisclosed, fee.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cabaye Signs For Palace|date=10 July 2015|publisher=Crystal Palace F.C|url=https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/2015/july/cabaye-signs-for-palace/|access-date=10 July 2015}}</ref> He made his debut away to [[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]] on 8 August, scoring the final goal of a 3–1 win.<ref>{{cite web|title=Norwich 1–3 Crystal Palace|date=8 August 2015|website=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33744606|access-date=8 August 2015}}</ref>

Cabaye quickly became the club's first choice penalty taker, and scored three penalties in three consecutive matches against [[Watford F.C.|Watford]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34306254|title=Watford 0–1 Crystal Palace|website=BBC Sport|date=27 September 2015|access-date=30 April 2016}}</ref> [[West Bromwich Albion F.C.|West Bromwich Albion]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34366646|title=Crystal Palace 2–0 West Bromwich Albion|website=BBC Sport|date=3 October 2015|access-date=30 April 2016}}</ref> and [[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham United]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34493683|title=Crystal Palace 1–3 West Ham United|website=BBC Sport|date=17 October 2015|access-date=30 April 2016}}</ref> On 12 December, he scored his second goal from open play and his fifth of [[2015–16 Crystal Palace F.C. season|the season]], against [[Southampton F.C.|Southampton]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35014153|title=Crystal Palace 1–0 Southampton|website=BBC Sport|date=17 October 2015|access-date=22 October 2016}}</ref> On 11 March 2016, he opened the scoring with a penalty against [[Reading F.C.|Reading]], during Palace's [[FA Cup]] [[2015–16 FA Cup|run]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35723265|title=Reading 0–2 Crystal Palace|website=BBC Sport|date=11 March 2016|access-date=22 October 2016}}</ref> where they would finish runners-up. On 30 April, his return to [[St James' Park]], he had his penalty saved by [[Karl Darlow]], in an eventual 1–0 loss.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36118654|title=Newcastle United 1–0 Crystal Palace|website=BBC Sport|date=30 April 2016|access-date=30 April 2016}}</ref>

On 27 August 2016, Cabaye had his penalty saved by [[Artur Boruc]], in an eventual 1–1 draw with [[AFC Bournemouth]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37139683|title=Crystal Palace 1–1 Bournemouth|website=BBC Sport|date=27 August 2016|access-date=22 October 2016}}</ref> He scored his first goal of [[2016–17 Crystal Palace F.C. season|the season]] against [[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]]; the consolation goal in a 3–1 loss.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37663854|title=Leicester City 3–1 Crystal Palace|website=BBC Sport|date=22 October 2016|access-date=22 October 2016}}</ref> On 26 December, Cabaye opened the scoring in a 1–1 draw with Watford, the first match under new Palace manager [[Sam Allardyce]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38361127|title=Watford 1–1 Crystal Palace|website=BBC Sport|date=26 December 2016|access-date=11 February 2017}}</ref> After providing consecutive assists against [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] and West Bromwich Albion for the first time since April 2012, Cabaye ended a run of forty-seven Premier League matches without doing so.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39086671|title=West Bromwich Albion 0–2 Crystal Palace|website=BBC Sport|date=4 March 2017|access-date=24 March 2017}}</ref> On 1 July 2018, Cabaye was released by Crystal Palace following the conclusion of his contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/11423982/premier-league-players-retained-or-released-by-their-clubs|title=Premier League players retained or released by their clubs|website=Sky Sports|date=2 July 2018|access-date=2 July 2018}}</ref>

===Al-Nasr===
On 3 July 2018, Cabaye joined Dubai-based [[Al-Nasr Dubai SC|Al-Nasr]] on a free transfer, signing a two-year deal. He wore the number 7 shirt at his new club, his previous jersey number at Palace.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44704740|title=Yohan Cabaye: Former Crystal Palace midfielder joins UAE side Al Nasr on free transfer|date=3 July 2018|website=BBC Sport|access-date=3 July 2018|language=en-GB}}</ref>

On 13 January 2019, it was announced Cabaye had left the club.<ref>{{cite web |title=Former Crystal Palace Midfielder Yohan Cabaye Leaves Al Nasr After Just Six Months |url=https://www.90min.com/posts/6270754-former-crystal-palace-midfielder-yohan-cabaye-leaves-al-nasr-after-just-six-months |website=90min.com |date=14 January 2019}}</ref>

===Saint-Étienne===
On 27 August 2019, Cabaye returned to France and penned a one-year contract with [[AS Saint-Étienne]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Yohan Cabaye, un nouvel international à l'ASSE |trans-title=Yohan Cabaye, a new international at the ASSE|url=https://www.asse.fr/fr/actualites/yohan-cabaye-un-nouvel-international-a-l-asse-ac26543 |website=AS Saint-Étienne |language=fr |date=27 August 2019|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref>

On 19 February 2021, Cabaye officially announced his retirement from professional football.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12223196/yohan-cabaye-former-newcastle-and-crystal-palace-midfielder-announces-retirement-at-age-of-35|title=Yohan Cabaye: Former Newcastle and Crystal Palace midfielder announces retirement at age of 35|publisher=Sky Sports|date=19 February 2021|access-date=19 February 2021}}</ref>

== International career ==
===Youth===
Cabaye is a former [[France national youth football team|French youth international]] having represented his nation internationally at [[France national under-16 football team|under-16]], [[France national under-18 football team|under-18]], [[France national under-19 football team|under-19]], [[France national under-20 football team|under-20]], and [[France national under-21 football team|under-21]] level. He earned his first call-up at international level in August 2001 at a training camp headed by [[Pierre Mankowski]].<ref name="cabaye_fff">{{cite news|url=http://www.fff.fr/bleus/actu/540597_cabaye,-une-voie-tracee|title=Cabaye, une voie tracée|date= 14 January 2012 |access-date=14 January 2012|publisher=[[French Football Federation]]|language = fr}}</ref> Cabaye earned his first selection on 26 September 2001 in a 4–0 win over [[Iceland national under-17 football team|Iceland]].<ref name="cabaye_fff"/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.fff.fr/selections/m16ans/11270.shtml|title=L'aventure débute bien en Islande|date= 26 September 2001 |access-date=14 January 2012|publisher=[[French Football Federation]]|language = fr}}</ref> He was later selected to appear in the ''Tournoi du Val-de-Marne''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.fff.fr/selections/m16ans/actualite/11993.shtml|title=Les dix-huit français retenus|date= 11 October 2001 |access-date=21 February 2011|publisher=[[French Football Federation]]|language = fr}}</ref> France won the competition.<ref name="cabaye_fff"/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.fff.fr/selections/m16ans/actualite/13303.shtml|title=Un nul pour un titre (1–1)|date= 3 November 2001 |access-date=14 January 2012|publisher=[[French Football Federation]]|language = fr}}</ref> Cabaye was called up to the under-18 team by coach [[Jean Gallice]] on 5 March 2004 as a replacement for the injured [[Yoann Gourcuff]] for matches in Germany.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.fff.fr/selections/m18ans/109268.shtml|title=Yohan Cabaye appelé en renfort|date=5 March 2004|access-date=21 February 2011|publisher=[[French Football Federation]]|language=fr|archive-date=20 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720220624/http://www.fff.fr/selections/m18ans/109268.shtml|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was selected for the team on 9 March in a 1–1 draw with [[Germany national youth football team|Germany]] at the [[Hardtwaldstadion]] in [[Sandhausen]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.fff.fr/selections/m18ans/111333.shtml|title=Un bon résultat nul face à l'Allemagne (1–1)|date= 9 March 2004|access-date=21 February 2011|publisher=[[French Football Federation]]|language = fr}}</ref> Cabaye appeared in the next five matches with the team, which included victories over [[Scotland national under-18 football team|Scotland]], [[Ukraine national under-18 football team|Ukraine]], and the [[Czech Republic national under-18 football team|Czech Republic]] in the Slovakia Cup, a youth international tournament catered to under-18 players.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.fff.fr/selections/m18ans/137973.shtml|title=La France bat l'Ecosse et termine troisième (4–0)!|date= 30 April 2004|access-date=21 February 2011|publisher=[[French Football Federation]]|language = fr}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.fff.fr///selections/m18ans/135192.shtml|title=La France s'impose 2–1|date= 26 April 2004|access-date=21 February 2011|publisher=[[French Football Federation]]|language = fr}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.fff.fr/selections/m18ans/135433.shtml|title=Match nul face aux Tchèques (0–0)|date=27 April 2004|access-date=21 February 2011|publisher=[[French Football Federation]]|language=fr|archive-date=20 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720220658/http://www.fff.fr/selections/m18ans/135433.shtml|url-status=dead}}</ref>

At under-19 level, Cabaye was an early call-up to the team. He was selected for the team's first match of the season against [[Turkey national under-19 football team|Turkey]], which France won 2–1.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.fff.fr/selections/m19ans/197458.shtml|title=Succès face à la Turquie pour débuter la saison (2–1)|date=8 September 2004|access-date=21 February 2011|publisher=[[French Football Federation]]|language=fr|archive-date=9 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121009172602/http://www.fff.fr/selections/m19ans/197458.shtml|url-status=dead}}</ref> In first round qualification for the [[2005 UEFA European Under-19 Championship]], Cabaye appeared in two group stage matches. He scored his first youth international goal on 30 September 2004 in qualification against [[Azerbaijan national under-19 football team|Azerbaijan]] in a 3–0 victory.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/under19/history/season=2005/round=1924/match=74131/index.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120708202308/http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/under19/history/season=2005/round=1924/match=74131/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 July 2012|title=Azerbaijan 0&nbsp;– 3 France|date=30 September 2004|access-date=20 February 2011|publisher=[[UEFA]]}}</ref> France later reached the tournament and Cabaye participated in the competition, which was held in [[Northern Ireland]]. Cabaye appeared in four of the five matches France contested as the nation won the competition; its 6th UEFA U-19 Championship title. In the semi-finals against [[Germany national under-19 football team|Germany]], he scored the game-winning goal in a 3–2 victory.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/under19/history/season=2005/round=1927/match=81485/index.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120708145353/http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/under19/history/season=2005/round=1927/match=81485/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 July 2012|title=France flourish with Balde brilliance|date=26 July 2005|access-date=20 February 2011|publisher=[[UEFA]]}}</ref> In the final, France defeated [[England national under-19 football team|England]] 3–1.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/under19/history/season=2005/round=1928/match=81509/index.html|title=French fightback clinches crown|date=29 July 2005|access-date=20 February 2011|publisher=[[UEFA]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160114102721/http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/under19/history/season%3D2005/round%3D1928/match%3D81509/index.html|archive-date=14 January 2016}}</ref> Cabaye played the entire match and finished his under-19 career with 15 appearances and two goals. In the following season, Cabaye was called up to the under-20 team to participate in the 2006 edition of the [[Toulon Tournament]]. In the competition, he appeared in four of the five matches France contested scoring a free-kick goal in a 2–0 semi-final victory over [[China national under-20 football team|China]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.fff.fr/selections/20ans/actualite/305639.shtml|title=La France en finale (2–0)|date=22 May 2006|access-date=23 May 2011|publisher=[[French Football Federation]]|language=fr|archive-date=31 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100531165117/http://www.fff.fr/selections/20ans/actualite/305639.shtml|url-status=dead}}</ref> France later won the competition defeating the [[Netherlands national under-19 football team|Netherlands]] 5–3 on penalties in the final.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.fff.fr/selections/20ans/actualite/306494.shtml|title=La France s'adjuge le Tournoi|date= 24 May 2006|access-date=23 May 2011|publisher=[[French Football Federation]]|language = fr}}</ref>

Cabaye earned his first call up to the [[France national under-21 football team|under-21 team]] under coach [[René Girard (footballer)|René Girard]] in the team's first match following the [[2006 UEFA European Under-21 Championship]] against [[Belgium national under-21 football team|Belgium]] appearing as a half-time substitute for [[Ronald Zubar]].<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.fff.fr/selections/espoirs/actualite/316841.shtml | title = La Belgique s'impose 1–0 | date = 15 August 2006 | publisher = [[French Football Federation]] | access-date = 20 February 2011 | language = fr | archive-date = 20 July 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110720220312/http://www.fff.fr/selections/espoirs/actualite/316841.shtml | url-status = dead }}</ref> Cabaye appeared with the team in [[2009 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification|qualifiers]] for the [[2009 UEFA European Under-21 Championship]]. On 12 October 2007, he [[Captain (association football)|captained]] the team for the first time in a 4–0 qualification victory over [[Bosnia and Herzegovina national under-21 football team|Bosnia and Herzegovina]].<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.fff.fr/selections/espoirs/actualite/400758.shtml | title = Un 4ème rendez-vous victorieux (4–0) | date = 12 October 2007 | publisher = [[French Football Federation]] | access-date = 20 February 2011 | language = fr | archive-date = 20 July 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110720220714/http://www.fff.fr/selections/espoirs/actualite/400758.shtml | url-status = dead }}</ref> Cabaye later captained the team in victories over the [[Czech Republic national under-21 football team|Czech Republic]] and the [[Netherlands national under-21 football team|Netherlands]] in a summer tournament held in Sweden.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.fff.fr/selections/espoirs/actualite/424767.shtml | title = Les Bleuets s'imposent (4–1) | date = 26 March 2008 | publisher = [[French Football Federation]] | access-date = 21 February 2011 | language = fr}}</ref> He scored his first under-21 goal in the victory over the Dutch.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.fff.fr/selections/espoirs/actualite/443369.shtml | title = Belle entrée en matière (2–1) | date = 20 May 2008 | publisher = [[French Football Federation]] | access-date = 21 February 2011 | language = fr | archive-date = 20 July 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110720220726/http://www.fff.fr/selections/espoirs/actualite/443369.shtml | url-status = dead }}</ref> On 20 August 2008, Cabaye scored his second under-21 goal in a 2–2 draw with [[Slovakia national under-21 football team|Slovakia]] and converted his final under-21 goal in a 5–0 victory over [[Luxembourg national under-21 football team|Luxembourg]] 15 days later.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.fff.fr/selections/espoirs/actualite/456512.shtml | title = La France et la Slovaquie dos à dos (2–2) | date = 20 August 2008 | publisher = [[French Football Federation]] | access-date = 21 February 2011 | language = fr}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.fff.fr/selections/espoirs/actualite/460209.shtml | title = Première mission réussie (5–0) | date = 5 September 2008 | publisher = [[French Football Federation]] | access-date = 21 February 2011 | language = fr}}</ref> Cabaye's under-21 career came to an end following the team's defeat to [[Germany national under-21 football team|Germany]] in a two-legged playoff, which determined who would earn a berth in the 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.fff.fr/selections/espoirs/actualite/469028.shtml | title = Allemagne et France dos à dos (1–1) | date = 10 October 2008 | publisher = [[French Football Federation]] | access-date = 20 February 2011 | language = fr | archive-date = 20 July 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110720220438/http://www.fff.fr/selections/espoirs/actualite/469028.shtml | url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.fff.fr/selections/espoirs/actualite/469814.shtml | title = L'Allemagne rejoint la Suède (1–0) | date = 15 October 2008 | publisher = [[French Football Federation]] | access-date = 20 February 2011 | language = fr | archive-date = 20 July 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110720220458/http://www.fff.fr/selections/espoirs/actualite/469814.shtml | url-status = dead }}</ref>

===Senior===
[[File:Eric Dier of England and Yohan Cabaye of France (23100197722).jpg|thumb|right|150px|Cabaye (blue) playing against [[England national football team|England]] in November 2015]]

After failing to appear at international level for nearly two years, on 5 August 2010, Cabaye was called up to the [[France national football team|senior team]] for the first time by new [[Coach (sports)|manager]] [[Laurent Blanc]] for the team's [[Exhibition match|friendly match]] against [[Norway national football team|Norway]] on 11 August 2010.<ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/aug/05/karim-benzema-hatem-ben-arfa-france | title = Karim Benzema and Hatem Ben Arfa in Laurent Blanc's first France squad | date = 5 August 2010 | work = [[The Guardian]] | access-date = 21 February 2011 }}</ref> Cabaye made his senior international debut in the match appearing as a substitute for [[Yann M'Vila]]. He was called back into the team in September for [[UEFA Euro 2012]] qualification matches against [[Belarus national football team|Belarus]] and [[Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team|Bosnia and Herzegovina]], however, he was forced to drop out of the selection due to injury.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.fff.fr/bleus/actu/534626.shtml | title = Cabaye forfait, Matuidi en renfort | date = 1 September 2010 | publisher = [[French Football Federation]] | access-date = 21 February 2011 | language = fr | archive-date = 9 October 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121009115238/http://www.fff.fr/bleus/actu/534626.shtml | url-status = dead }}</ref>

On 9 February 2011, Cabaye earned his second career cap in the team's 1–0 victory over [[Brazil national football team|Brazil]]. After appearing regularly in qualifying for UEFA Euro 2012, on 29 May 2012, Cabaye was named to the squad to participate in the competition.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/yoann-gourcuff-omitted-as-france-announce-euro-2012-squad-7800136.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220507/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/yoann-gourcuff-omitted-as-france-announce-euro-2012-squad-7800136.html |archive-date=7 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Yoann Gourcuff omitted as France announce Euro 2012 squad|date=29 May 2012 |work=[[The Independent]]|access-date=3 June 2012 }}{{cbignore}}</ref> He made his debut at a senior international competition on 11 June in the team's opening match against [[England national football team|England]]. Cabaye started the match, which ended in a 1–1 draw, and was replaced by [[Hatem Ben Arfa]] in the 84th minute.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18076341|title=France 1–1 England|date=11 June 2012|website=BBC Sport|access-date=17 June 2012 }}</ref> In the team's ensuing group game against [[Ukraine national football team|Ukraine]], he scored his first senior international goal netting France's second goal in a 2–0 victory.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/16/sports/soccer/euro-2012-after-rain-delay-france-shuts-out-ukraine.html|title=After Rain Delay, France Shuts Out Ukraine|work=[[The New York Times]] |date= 15 June 2012 |access-date= 17 June 2012}}</ref> On 19 November 2013, Cabaye was part of the France team that staged a remarkable comeback in the second leg of the World Cup play-off against Ukraine. Trailing 2–0 in the first leg, France won the return game in Paris 3–0 to qualify for the [[2014 FIFA World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24907601|title=France 3–0 Ukraine|publisher=BBC Sport|date=19 November 2013|access-date=23 March 2021}}</ref>

Cabaye started in four of France's five matches at the 2014 World Cup,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/players/player=358013/played-matches.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140619150555/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/players/player=358013/played-matches.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 June 2014 | title = 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil&nbsp;– Yohan Cabaye&nbsp;– Matches Played | publisher = [[FIFA]] | access-date = 31 July 2014 }}</ref> having been suspended from their third group match against [[Ecuador national football team|Ecuador]] after receiving cautions against [[Honduras national football team|Honduras]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=255931/match=300186496/index.html#lineups|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140605221515/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=255931/match=300186496/index.html#lineups|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 June 2014| title = 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil&nbsp;– France-Honduras&nbsp;– Overview | publisher = [[FIFA]] | access-date = 31 July 2014 }}</ref> and [[Switzerland national football team|Switzerland]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=255931/match=300186514/index.html#lineups|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140608223354/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=255931/match=300186514/index.html#lineups|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 June 2014| title = 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil&nbsp;– Switzerland-France&nbsp;– Overview | publisher = [[FIFA]] | access-date = 31 July 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jun/28/france-yohan-cabaye-unnecessary-pressure-nigeria | title = France's Yohan Cabaye puts lid on 'unnecessary pressure' before Nigeria | work=[[The Guardian]] | date = 28 June 2014 | access-date = 31 July 2014 }}</ref> Cabaye featured as the deepest lying of France's midfield three,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://metro.co.uk/2014/06/29/why-yohan-cabaye-looks-set-to-deliver-another-midfield-masterclass-for-france-4780042/ | title=Why Yohan Cabaye looks set to deliver another midfield masterclass for France | author=James Eastham | date=29 June 2014 | access-date= 31 July 2014 | publisher=[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]] }}</ref> playing behind then-PSG teammate [[Blaise Matuidi]] and either [[Paul Pogba]] or [[Moussa Sissoko]]. France impressed early in the tournament, but lost 1–0 to eventual winners [[Germany national football team|Germany]] in the quarter-finals.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/28051800 | title=World Cup 2014: France 0–1 Germany | first=David |last=Ornstein | date= 4 July 2014 | access-date= 31 July 2014 | website=BBC Sport}}</ref>

Cabaye found it hard to displace the impressive partnership of Matuidi and [[N'Golo Kanté]] at [[UEFA Euro 2016]]. He only appeared twice in the tournament; playing the full match against Switzerland,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36509865|title=Switzerland 0–0 France|website=BBC Sport|date=19 June 2016|access-date=22 October 2016}}</ref> and as an injury-time substitute against Germany.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36669829|title=Germany 0–2 France|website=BBC Sport|date=7 July 2016|access-date=22 October 2016}}</ref> The appearance against Germany proved to be the last time he played for France, as he was an unused substitute in the [[UEFA Euro 2016 Final|final]] against [[Portugal national football team|Portugal]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36696772|title=Portugal 1–0 France (AET)|publisher=BBC Sport|first=Phil|last=McNulty|authorlink=Phil McNulty|date=11 July 2016|access-date=23 March 2021}}</ref> and although he was called up for the [[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group A|World Cup qualification matches]] against [[Bulgaria national football team|Bulgaria]] and the [[Netherlands national football team|Netherlands]] in the autumn, he was again an unused substitute.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37564663|title=France 4–1 Bulgaria|publisher=BBC Sport|date=7 October 2016|access-date=23 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37602839|title=Netherlands 0–1 France|publisher=BBC Sport|date=10 October 2016|access-date=23 March 2021}}</ref>

== Post-playing career ==
Ahead of the 2021–22 season, Cabaye joined the [[Paris Saint-Germain Academy|youth academy of Paris Saint-Germain]], his former club, as a sporting coordinator.<ref>{{Cite web|date=1 July 2021|title=Paris Saint-Germain reveal the Youth Academy's new staff|url=https://en.psg.fr/teams/club/content/paris-saint-germain-reveal-the-youth-academys-new-staff|access-date=11 August 2021|publisher=[[Paris Saint-Germain F.C.]]}}</ref>

==Personal life==
From 2010 to 2016, Cabaye was married to Fiona; they had been in a relationship since 2008.<ref name="gala">{{cite web|url=http://www.gala.fr/l_actu/news_de_stars/yohan_et_fiona_cabaye_les_beckham_a_la_francaise_319075|title=Yohan et Fiona Cabaye: Les Beckham à la française|work=Gala|date=13 June 2014|access-date=13 February 2017|language=fr}}</ref> They have three daughters together: Myla (born 2009), Charlize (born 2013) and Romy (born 2015).<ref name="gala"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gala.fr/l_actu/news_de_stars/yohan_cabaye_mes_trois_filles_sont_tres_importantes_dans_ma_vie_pour_mon_epanouissement_364452|title=Yohan Cabaye: Mes trois filles sont très importantes dans ma vie pour mon épanouissement|work=Gala|date=6 May 2016|access-date=13 February 2017|language=fr}}</ref> With his current partner Laëtitia Bernardini, he has a daughter, Linoï (born 2016), and a son, Maïan (born 2017).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gala.fr/l_actu/news_de_stars/exclu_-_le_footballeur_yohan_cabaye_papa_d_une_quatrieme_petite_fille_374477|title=Le footballeur Yohan Cabaye papa d'une quatrième petite fille|work=Gala|date=26 September 2016|access-date=13 February 2017|language=fr}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BdLSE3-DpKH/?hl=en |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BdLSE3-DpKH |archive-date=26 December 2021 |url-access=registration|title=C'est avec une grande émotion et beaucoup de bonheur que je vous annonce la naissance de notre fils Maïan|website=Instagram|date=26 December 2017|access-date=23 March 2021|language=fr}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

==Career statistics==
===Club===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition<ref name=ligue1>{{cite web|title=Yohan Cabaye profile|url=http://www.ligue1.com/joueur/cabaye-yohan|publisher=[[Ligue 1]]}}</ref><ref>{{Soccerway|yohan-cabaye/2056|Yohan Cabaye}}</ref>
|-
!rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season
!colspan="3"|League
!colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes the [[Coupe de France]], [[FA Cup]] and [[UAE President's Cup]]}}
!colspan="2"|League cup{{efn|Includes the [[Coupe de la Ligue]], [[EFL Cup|Football League/EFL Cup]] and [[UAE League Cup]]}}
!colspan="2"|Continental
!colspan="2"|Total
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="8"|[[Lille OSC|Lille]]
|[[2004–05 Ligue 1|2004–05]]
|[[Ligue 1]]
|6||0||2||0||2||0||4{{efn|Appearance(s) in the [[UEFA Europa League|UEFA Cup]].|name=UC}}||0||14||0
|-
|[[2005–06 Ligue 1|2005–06]]
|Ligue 1
|27||1||3||0||2||0||4{{efn|Two appearances in the [[UEFA Champions League]], two appearances in the [[UEFA Europa League|UEFA Cup]].}}||0||36||1
|-
|[[2006–07 Lille OSC season|2006–07]]
|Ligue 1
|22||3||2||1||1||0||8{{efn|Appearance(s) in the [[UEFA Champions League]].|name=UCL}}||0||33||4
|-
|[[2007–08 Ligue 1|2007–08]]
|Ligue 1
|36||7||2||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||39||7
|-
|[[2008–09 Ligue 1|2008–09]]
|Ligue 1
|32||5||3||1||0||0||colspan="2"|—||35||6
|-
|[[2009–10 Ligue 1|2009–10]]
|Ligue 1
|32||13||0||0||2||0||12{{efn|Appearance(s) in the [[UEFA Europa League]].|name=UEL}}||2||46||15
|-
|[[2010–11 Lille OSC season|2010–11]]
|Ligue 1
|36||2||5||0||1||2||8{{efn|name=UEL}}||1||50||5
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!191!!31!!17!!2!!9!!2!!36!!3!!253!!38
|-
|rowspan="4"|[[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]]
|[[2011–12 Newcastle United F.C. season|2011–12]]
|[[Premier League]]
|34||4||2||0||2||1||colspan="2"|—||38||5
|-
|[[2012–13 Newcastle United F.C. season|2012–13]]
|Premier League
|26||6||0||0||0||0||9{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||35||6
|-
|[[2013–14 Newcastle United F.C. season|2013–14]]
|Premier League
|19||7||0||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||20||7
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!79!!17!!2!!0!!3!!1!!9!!0!!93!!18
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[Paris Saint-Germain F.C.|Paris Saint-Germain]]
|[[2013–14 Paris Saint-Germain F.C. season|2013–14]]
|Ligue 1
|15||0||0||0||2||0||4{{efn|name=UCL}}||1||21||1
|-
|[[2014–15 Paris Saint-Germain F.C. season|2014–15]]
|Ligue 1
|24||1||4||1||3||0||5{{efn|name=UCL}}||0||36||2
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!39!!1!!4!!1!!5!!0!!9!!1!!57!!3
|-
|rowspan="4"|[[Crystal Palace F.C.|Crystal Palace]]
|[[2015–16 Crystal Palace F.C. season|2015–16]]
|Premier League
|33||5||6||1||1||0||colspan="2"|—||40||6
|-
|[[2016–17 Crystal Palace F.C. season|2016–17]]
|Premier League
|32||4||1||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||35||4
|-
|[[2017–18 Crystal Palace F.C. season|2017–18]]
|Premier League
|31||0||1||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||34||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!96!!9!!8!!1!!5!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!109!!10
|-
|[[Al-Nasr SC (Dubai)|Al Nasr]]
|[[2018–19 UAE Pro League|2018–19]]
|[[UAE Pro League]]
|13||1||1||0||6||1||colspan="2"|—||20||2
|-
|[[AS Saint-Étienne|Saint-Étienne]]
|[[2019–20 AS Saint-Étienne season|2019–20]]
|Ligue 1
|15||0||4||0||1||1||1{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||21||1
|-
!colspan="3"|Career total
!433!!59!!36!!4!!29!!5!!55!!4!!553!!72
|}

{{notelist}}

===International===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year<ref name="NFT">{{NFT player|39480|name=Yohan Cabaye}}</ref>
|-
!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="7"|[[France national football team|France]]
|2010||1||0
|-
|2011||8||0
|-
|2012||10||1
|-
|2013||7||1
|-
|2014||12||1
|-
|2015||6||1
|-
|2016||4||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total!!48!!4
|}

:''Scores and results list France's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Cabaye goal.''

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of international goals scored by Yohan Cabaye<ref name="NFT"/>
|-
!scope="col"|No.
!scope="col"|Date
!scope="col"|Venue
!scope="col"|Opponent
!scope="col"|Score
!scope="col"|Result
!scope="col"|Competition
|-
| align="center"|1 || 15 June 2012 || [[Donbas Arena]], [[Donetsk]], Ukraine || {{fb|UKR}} || align="center"|2–0 || align="center"|2–0 || [[UEFA Euro 2012 Group D|UEFA Euro 2012]]
|-
| align="center"|2 || 11 October 2013 || [[Parc des Princes]], [[Paris]], France || {{fb|AUS}} || align="center"|4–0 || align="center"|6–0 || [[Friendly (association football)|Friendly]]
|-
| align="center"|3 || 8 June 2014 || [[Stade Pierre-Mauroy]], [[Villeneuve-d'Ascq]], France || {{fb|JAM}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|8–0 || Friendly
|-
| align="center"|4 || 8 October 2015 || [[Allianz Riviera]], [[Nice]], France || {{fb|ARM}} || align="center"|2–0 || align="center"|4–0 || Friendly
|}

==Honours==
[[File:Cabaye PSG 2015.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Cabaye being interviewed after PSG's [[2015 Coupe de France Final]] victory]]

'''Lille'''<ref name=ligue1/>
*[[Ligue 1]]: [[2010–11 Ligue 1|2010–11]]
*[[Coupe de France]]: [[2010–11 Coupe de France|2010–11]]

'''Paris Saint-Germain'''<ref name=ligue1/>
*Ligue 1: [[2013–14 Ligue 1|2013–14]], [[2014–15 Ligue 1|2014–15]]
*Coupe de France: [[2014–15 Coupe de France|2014–15]]
*[[Coupe de la Ligue]]: [[2013–14 Coupe de la Ligue|2013–14]], [[2014–15 Coupe de la Ligue|2014–15]]

'''Crystal Palace'''
*[[FA Cup]] runner-up: [[2015–16 FA Cup|2015–16]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/36292265 |title=Crystal Palace 1–2 Manchester United |first=Phil |last=McNulty |website=BBC Sport |date=21 May 2016 |access-date=18 May 2019}}</ref>

'''Saint-Étienne'''
* [[Coupe de France]] runner-up: [[2019–20 Coupe de France|2019–20]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 July 2020 |title=Mbappé suffers ankle injury as PSG beat 10-man Saint-Étienne to lift French Cup |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/jul/24/mbappe-suffers-ankle-injury-as-psg-beat-10-man-saint-etienne-to-lift-french-cup |access-date=21 June 2022 |website=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref>

'''France U19'''<ref name=ligue1/>
*[[UEFA European Under-19 Championship]]: [[2005 UEFA European Under-19 Championship|2005]]

'''France'''
*[[UEFA European Championship]] runner-up: [[UEFA Euro 2016|2016]]

'''Individual'''
*[[Football Writers' Association|North-East FWA Player of the Year]]: 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=https://footballwriters.co.uk/editorial/saint-maximin-voted-north-east-fwa-player-of-the-year/|title=Saint-Maximin voted North-East FWA Player of the Year|website=footballwriters.co.uk|date=13 January 2022|accessdate=30 August 2022}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of Vietnam footballers born outside Vietnam]]

==References==
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