Yohann Pelé
Encyclopedia
Yohann Pelé is a French football goalkeeper
. He currently plays for Toulouse FC
.
in the 1–0 defeat at FC Istres
in September 2002. He established himself as the club's first-choice goalkeeper in the 2004–05 season, as the club won promotion to Ligue 1
. He was also the club's first choice in 2007–08, its third consecutive season in the top-flight.
Peléwas briefly linked with a move to England possibly with Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United. The French keeper has always been attracted to a move to England. On 29 June 2009 he was transferred from Le Mans UC72
to Toulouse FC
where he signed a four-year contract.
.
Goalkeeper (football)
In association football, the goalkeeper occupies a position that represents the last line of defence between the opponent's offence and his own team's goal. The primary role of the goalkeeper is to defend his team's goal and prevent the opposition from scoring a goal...
. He currently plays for Toulouse FC
Toulouse FC
Toulouse Football Club is a French association football club based in the city of Toulouse. The club was founded in 1970 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Toulouse plays its home matches at the Stadium Municipal located within the city. The first team is managed by...
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Career
Pelé has spent most of his career at Le Mans, making his debut in Ligue 2Ligue 2
Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division...
in the 1–0 defeat at FC Istres
FC Istres
Football Club Istres Ouest Provence is a French association football club based in Istres. The club was formed in 1920 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football having achieved promotion to the league following the 2008–09 season. Istres plays its home matches at the...
in September 2002. He established himself as the club's first-choice goalkeeper in the 2004–05 season, as the club won promotion to Ligue 1
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
. He was also the club's first choice in 2007–08, its third consecutive season in the top-flight.
Peléwas briefly linked with a move to England possibly with Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United. The French keeper has always been attracted to a move to England. On 29 June 2009 he was transferred from Le Mans UC72
Le Mans UC72
Le Mans Football Club is a French association football club based in Le Mans. The club was founded in 1985 as a result of a merger under the name Le Mans Union Club 72. In 2010, Le Mans changed its name to Le Mans FC to coincide with the re-modeling of the club, which includes moving into a new...
to Toulouse FC
Toulouse FC
Toulouse Football Club is a French association football club based in the city of Toulouse. The club was founded in 1970 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Toulouse plays its home matches at the Stadium Municipal located within the city. The first team is managed by...
where he signed a four-year contract.
International career
He received his first international call-up on October 2008 for a friendly against TunisiaTunisia national football team
The Tunisia national football team , nicknamed Les Aigles de Carthage , is the national team of Tunisia and is controlled by the Fédération Tunisienne de Football. They have qualified for four FIFA World Cups, the first one in 1978, but have yet to make it out of the first round...
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External links
- Career stats at lfp.fr