Josuha Guilavogui anchors Bordeaux and dreams of French return

• He is a French professional footballer
• He plays for Bundesliga club Mainz 05
• He was on a loan spell at Bordeaux with a buy option

Josuha Guilavogui is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ligue 1 club Bordeaux. His professional career officially started at Saint-Etienne, a French based in France where he joined their youth academy and made his professional debut.

During his time at Saint-Etienne, he gained valuable experience at the professional level, playing in Ligue1 and even participating in European competitions, a period that saw his potential as a talented young midfielder with a bright future.

His career took a turn when he was signed by Atletico Madrid, a Spanish club and one of the top clubs in Europe. During his tenure with the club, he was on loan spells with other clubs like Wolfsburg and his move to Atletico exposed him to another level of competition and better skills.

Josuha Guilavogui. Photo/ESPN

Following his loan stints, the player found a suitable place with Wolfsburg Mainz 05 where he has since established himself as a key player. Guilavogui has made several appearances for the French national team in the past though recently he is not a regular and was part of the squad that reached the final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Josuha Guilavogui Personal Life

Josuha was born on September 19 1990 in Toulon, France to Guinean parents who moved to France in search of a better life. He has an elder brother by the name of Morgan. His elder brother was a key influence on his passion for football and motivated him into playing.

Just like most footballers, it is possible that the player began schooling when he was young, before joining the football academy. Or rather, on joining the academy, he trained in football as well as his studies as most academies value both training and academics.

Growing up in a city obsessed with football, Toulon, best known for its strong football, the atmosphere with professional and amateur clubs thriving, this likely exposed him to the sport, sparking his initial interest.

His brother Morgan who is also a professional footballer is the main reason why Josuha fell in love with football as he watched him train and play and this could have ignited his competitive spirit and desire to play professionally. It could also have been an innate talent and passion for the sport that kept him hooked and motivated to excel in the sport.

While playing for the local clubs, he was certain that his talent was recognized and this likely fueled his confidence and ambition to pursue football seriously.

Josuha Guilavogui Career Journey

Josuha Guilavogui is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ligue 1 club Bordeaux. His professional career officially started at Saint-Etienne, a French based in France where he joined their youth academy and made his professional debut.

During his time at the Saint-Etienne, he gained valuable experience at the professional level, playing in Ligue1 and even participating in European competitions, a period that saw his potential as a talented young midfielder with a bright future.

Josuha Guilavogui. Photo/T24

His career took a turn when he was signed by Atletico Madrid, a Spanish club and one of the top clubs in Europe. During his tenure with the club, he was on loan spells with other clubs like Wolfsburg and his move to Atletico exposed him to another level of competition and better skills.

Following his loan stints, the player found a suitable place with Wolfsburg Mainz 05 where he has since established himself as a key player.

Guilavogui has made several appearances for the French national team in the past though recently he is not a regular and was part of the squad that reached the final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The midfielder often plays a pivotal role in his teams, acting as a defensive anchor, and providing stability and organization to the midfield and his potential is evident.