Ulrich Kévin Mayi (born 14 January 1993) is a professional

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who plays as a

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for Turkish club Denizlispor. Born in France, he represents the Gabon national team.

Career

Mayi made his professional debut on 7 May 2012 in a league match against

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appearing as a substitute. In August 2014, he joined Gazélec Ajaccio, newly promoted to

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, on a season-long contract. In July 2016, Mayi signed with

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International career

Born in France, Mayi is of Gabonese descent. He is a youth international for France. He debuted for the Gabon national team in a 3–0

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win over

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on 25 March 2021.

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* * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Mayi, Kevin 1993 births Living people Footballers from Lyon Gabonese footballers Gabon men's international footballers French footballers France men's youth international footballers French sportspeople of Gabonese descent People with acquired Gabonese citizenship Men's association football forwards AS Saint-Étienne players Chamois Niortais F.C. players Gazélec Ajaccio players NEC Nijmegen players Stade Brestois 29 players Denizlispor footballers Ligue 1 players Ligue 2 players Eredivisie players 2021 Africa Cup of Nations players Ümraniyespor footballers Black French sportspeople