Yoann Salmier (born 21 November 1992) is a professional

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who plays as a

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for

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club Le Havre. Born in metropolitan France, he represents French Guiana at international level.

Club career

After having spent the 2018–19 season at

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on loan from

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, Troyes signed him permanently on a three-year deal in June 2019.

International career

Salmier made his debut for the French Guiana national team in a 2–1

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loss to the Dominican Republic on 7 June 2016.

Career statistics

References

1992 births Living people Men's association football defenders French Guianan men's footballers French Guiana men's international footballers French men's footballers French people of French Guianan descent Ligue 1 players Ligue 2 players Championnat National players RC Strasbourg Alsace players ES Troyes AC players Le Havre AC players {{FrenchGuiana-footy-bio-stub