Mattéo Ahlinvi (born 2 July 1999) is a professional

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who plays as

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for Arsenal Tula. Born in France, he plays for the Benin national team.

Career

In April 2019, Ahlinvi signed with

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. He made his first team debut with Nîmes in a 3–0

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win over

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on 29 October 2019. He signed his first professional contract with the club in June 2020. On 14 June 2021, he signed a three-year contract with

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International career

Ahlinvi was born in France to a Beninese father and French mother. He was a youth international for France. He debuted for the Benin national team in a friendly 2–0 win over

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on 12 October 2020.

Personal life

Ahlinvi's brother Joris Ahlinvi is also a footballer, who was called up to represent the

Benin national football team The Benin national football team ( French: Équipe nationale de Football du Bénin), nicknamed ''Les Guépards (The Cheetahs)'', represents Benin in men's international association football and are controlled by the Benin Football Federation. T ...

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