Théo Franck Mathias De Percin (born 2 February 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Ligue 1 club Auxerre. Born in metropolitan France, he has played for the Martinique national team.

Théo De Percin
Personal information
Full name Théo Franck Mathias De Percin[1]
Date of birth (2001-02-02) 2 February 2001 (age 23)[1]
Place of birth Tarbes, France
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[1]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
Auxerre
Number 40
Youth career
2007–2010 Séméac Olympique Football
2010–2013 Tarbes
2013–2015 Créteil
2014–2020 Auxerre
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017– Auxerre II 42 (0)
2021– Auxerre 1 (0)
International career
2023 Martinique 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 October 2024

Club career

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A youth product of Auxerre since 2014, De Percin signed his first professional contract with the club on 18 March 2021.[2] He made his professional debut with Auxerre in a 3–1 Coupe de France loss to Lille on 18 December 2021.[3]

International career

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Born in Tarbes, France, De Percin is of Martiniquais descent.[4] He debuted for the Martinique national team in a 2–1 loss to Panama in the CONCACAF Gold Cup on 30 June 2023.[5]

On 26 June 2024, De Percin was called up to replace the injured Robin Risser in the France Olympic team ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics.[6] On 4 July, head coach Thierry Henry announced that De Percin had not been selected in the final squad for the competition, but that he would stay with the group as a reserve player in case of an injury.[7]

Personal life

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De Percin is the son of football manager Francis De Percin.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Men's Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024: Squad list" (PDF). FIFA. 24 July 2024. p. 4. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
  2. ^ "AJA : le gardien de but formé à Auxerre, Théo de Percin signe son premier contrat pro". France Bleu. 18 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Lille 3-1 Auxerre, Coupe de France, résultat et résumé du match (18/12/2021)". L'Équipe.
  4. ^ "Théo De Percin Stats". FBref.com.
  5. ^ "Panama step towards quarter finals but Murillo injury could hurt". 1 July 2023.
  6. ^ "Théo De Percin appelé pour suppléer Robin Risser dans le groupe France pour les JO 2024". L'Équipe (in French). Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Théo De Percin, Chrislain Matsima, Lesley Ugochukwu et Andy Diouf seront réservistes pour les JO". L'Équipe (in French). Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  8. ^ "Football : De Percin, fils, signe son premier contrat pro à Auxerre". ladepeche.fr.
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