Soilhyo Mété (born 5 January 1988), also commonly spelled Soilyho Mété, is a French former professional

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who played as a defender.

Career

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youth product, Mété made one appearance in

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for the club. After being released by Nantes, Mété joined

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club

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where he established himself in the club's defence and became the team's

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, helping his side concede just 11 goals in 15 matches. In June 2012 Mété moved to Racing Colombes 92 of the

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* * 1988 births Living people People from Soisy-sous-Montmorency French sportspeople of Ivorian descent French footballers Footballers from Val-d'Oise Association football defenders Ligue 1 players Championnat National 2 players Championnat National 3 players FC Nantes players Red Star F.C. players Racing Club de France Football players FC Chambly Oise players {{France-footy-defender-stub