Neil Glossoa
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Neil Glossoa | ||
| Date of birth | 10 September 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Orsay, France | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back, Right-back, Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Pau FC | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2018 | US Palaiseau | ||
| 2018–2023 | AJ Auxerre | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2025 | AJ Auxerre B | 9 | (0) |
| 2023–2025 | AJ Auxerre | 0 | (0) |
| 2025– | Pau FC | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Neil Glossoa (born 10 September 2004) is a French-Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back, right-back, or defensive midfielder for Pau FC.
Early life
[edit]Neil Glossoa was born in Orsay, France. He began his football career at a young age with US Palaiseau, where he played from the U7 to U13 levels.[citation needed] In 2018, at the age of 13, he joined the youth academy of AJ Auxerre, one of France's renowned clubs for youth development.[citation needed]
Club career
[edit]AJ Auxerre
[edit]Glossoa progressed through the Auxerre youth ranks and established himself as a versatile defensive player. Initially a midfielder, he adapted to playing as a right-back and centre-back. He played for Auxerre's reserve team in the Championnat National 2, appearing in 9 matches during the 2023–24 season.[citation needed]
On 15 December 2023, Glossoa signed his first professional contract with AJ Auxerre, a milestone praised by the club's director of youth development and coaching staff.[1] He also made his professional debut in a Coupe de France match against Saint-Mézéry during the same period.[2]
Pau FC
[edit]In June 2025, Glossoa signed with Ligue 2 side Pau FC, seeking to gain more first-team experience and continue his development at a higher competitive level. Pau FC values his athleticism and tactical versatility, which allow him to cover multiple defensive and midfield roles.[3]
Playing style
[edit]Glossoa is noted for his athleticism, adaptability, and defensive awareness. Comfortable both as a central defender and right-back, he can also contribute in a defensive midfield role, offering tactical flexibility to his coaches.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Born in France, Glossoa holds dual nationality with Côte d'Ivoire.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ pellegrin, C. (15 December 2023). "Neil Glossoa signe son premier contrat professionnel". AJA (in French). Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "AJA - Le jeune milieu Neil Glossoa signe son premier contrat professionnel avec Auxerre - ici". ici, le média de la vie locale (in French). 15 December 2023. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Ligue 2. Avec ses recrues Meddah, Salles, Glossoa, Karamoko et sans doute Versini, le Pau FC reprend ce lundi". SudOuest.fr (in French). 22 June 2025. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ Rasoarivelo, Prisca (14 June 2025). "Le Pau FC Annonce la signature de Neil Glossoa". 225foot.com (in French). Retrieved 25 June 2025.
External links
[edit]- 2004 births
- Living people
- Black French sportspeople
- Footballers from Essonne
- French men's footballers
- Men's association football forwards
- Men's association football midfielders
- AJ Auxerre players
- Pau FC players
- Championnat National players
- Championnat National 2 players
- Ligue 2 players
- 21st-century French sportsmen