Wesley Lautoa (born 25 August 1987) is a New Caledonian former professional

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who played as a defender and midfielder. He is of New Caledonian and

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descent.

Career

Born in

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, Lautoa began his career in the youth sides of local club

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before playing in the youth of L'Entente SSG for one year. In 2004, he returned to

where he earned his first professional caps. After four years with the first team he left the club to join

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. On 26 April 2010, CS Sedan signed the defender from French amateur club Compiègne on a three-year deal. In July 2017 Lautoa joined Dijon from Lorient.

International career

In February 2022, he was called up with the New Caledonia national football team, to play in the qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup.

Player profile

He is a versatile player and can play in both midfield and defence.Football: Wesley Lautoa – Football Database.eu
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* 1987 births French people of New Caledonian descent French people of Wallis and Futuna descent Living people People from Épernay Footballers from Marne (department) Men's association football defenders Men's association football midfielders Ligue 1 players Ligue 2 players RC Épernay Champagne players AFC Compiègne players CS Sedan Ardennes players FC Lorient players Dijon FCO players New Caledonian men's footballers New Caledonian expatriate men's footballers {{NewCaledonia-footy-bio-stub