Matthis Riou (born 19 January 2001) is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Guingamp.

Matthis Riou
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-01-19) 19 January 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Plougrescant, France
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
Guingamp
Number 26
Youth career
Tréguier
2013–2020 Guingamp
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Guingamp II 18 (0)
2021– Guingamp 48 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 June 2024

Career

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A youth product of Tréguier, Riou signed with the youth academy of Guingamp in 2013 and worked his way up their youth teams. He debuted with their reserves in 2020.[1] On 4 June 2021, he signed his first professional contract with the club.[2] He made his professional debut with Guingamp in a 2–0 Ligue 2 loss to Amiens SC on 14 August 2021.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Matthis Riou, l'éclosion tout près de la maison". ouest-france.fr. 26 February 2022.
  2. ^ "En Avant Guingamp. Premier contrat professionnel pour Gaudin, Riou et Le Normand". Le Telegramme. 4 June 2021.
  3. ^ "En Avant Guingamp. Camara et Riou, premières contrastées face à Amiens". Le Telegramme. 14 August 2021.
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