N'Gotty is a tall defender who became the third played to joined Bolton on loan for the 2001/02 season when he made the switch from Marseille in September.

N'Gotty, a French international, has also played for Lyon, Paris St Germain, AC Milan and Venezia.

The player scored the winner for Paris Saint Germain in the 1996 Cup Winners' Cup final, and Bolton had an option to buy him at the end of his loan spell.

He made his debut for the Trotters in a 1-1 draw at Blackburn Rovers, and scored his only goal of the season in a 3-1 defeat at Everton.

N'Gotty impressed greatly during his loan spell, and his move became permanent in January 2002 when he joined for an undisclosed fee.

The defender has won a host of plaudits from boss Sam Allardyce, who insists the player is central to Bolton's success.

He made his 75th appearance in the 2003/04 season.