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
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. In 2018, at the age of 13, he joined the youth academy of AJ Auxerre, one of France's renowned clubs for youth development.
Club career
AJ Auxerre
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.
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
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
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
Born in France, Glossoa holds dual nationality with Côte d'Ivoire.[4]
References
- ^ 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.