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Neil Glossoa

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Neil Glossoa
Personal information
Full name Neil Glossoa
Date of birth (2004-09-10) 10 September 2004 (age 21)
Place of birth Orsay, France
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Positions
Team information
Current team
Slavia Prague
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)
2025–2026 Pau FC 27 (0)
2026– Slavia Prague 0 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 11 May 2026

Neil Glossoa (born 10 September 2004) is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back, right-back, or defensive midfielder for Slavia Prague.

Early life

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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.[1] In 2018, at the age of 13, he joined the youth academy of AJ Auxerre, one of France's renowned clubs for youth development.[1]

Club career

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AJ Auxerre

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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.[2]

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.[3] He also made his professional debut in a Coupe de France match against Saint-Mézéry during the same period.[4]

Pau FC

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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.[5]

Slavia Prague

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On 4 June 2026, Glossoa signed a contract with Czech First League club Slavia Prague until 2031.[6]

Playing style

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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.[5]

Personal life

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Born in France, Glossoa holds dual nationality with Côte d'Ivoire.[7]

References

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  1. 1 2 Sempé, Christian (13 June 2025). "Le Pau FC recrute un jeune défenseur d'Auxerre". La République des Pyrénées (in French). Retrieved 15 July 2025.
  2. Borrel, Hugo (12 April 2025). "L'AJ Auxerre B se heurte à l'efficacité de Saint-Maur Lusitanos". L'Yonne Républicaine (in French). Archived from the original on 13 April 2025. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
  3. pellegrin, C. (15 December 2023). "Neil Glossoa signe son premier contrat professionnel". AJA (in French). Retrieved 25 June 2025.
  4. "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.
  5. 1 2 "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.
  6. Votava, Šimon (4 June 2026). "Rána z čistého nebe! Slavia vítá pátou posilu, tentokrát přivedla obránce z Francie". eFotbal (in Czech). Retrieved 4 June 2026.
  7. Rasoarivelo, Prisca (14 June 2025). "Le Pau FC Annonce la signature de Neil Glossoa". 225foot.com (in French). Retrieved 25 June 2025.
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