Jordy Gaspar Explained

Jordy Gaspar
Birth Date:23 April 1997
Birth Place:Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, France
Height:1.72 m
Position:Full-back
Currentclub:Pau
Clubnumber:12
Youthyears1:2003–2008
Youthclubs1:Vaulx-en-Velin
Youthyears2:2008–2016
Youthclubs2:Lyon
Years1:2014–2017
Clubs1:Lyon B
Caps1:29
Goals1:0
Years2:2016–2017
Clubs2:Lyon
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2017–2020
Clubs3:Monaco
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2017–2018
Clubs4:Cercle Brugge (loan)
Caps4:16
Goals4:1
Years5:2020–2023
Clubs5:Grenoble
Caps5:86
Goals5:1
Years6:2024–
Clubs6:Pau
Caps6:16
Goals6:0
Nationalyears1:2015
Nationalteam1:France U19
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2016
Nationalteam2:France U20
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2024–
Nationalteam3:Angola
Nationalcaps3:2
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:21 August 2024
Nationalteam-Update:21 August 2024

Jordy Maku Gaspar (born 23 April 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a full-back for club Pau. Born in France, he represents the Angola national team.

Club career

Youth and early career

Jordy Gaspar was born on 23 April 1997 in Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, France. He began his youth career at FC Vaulx-en-Velin in 2003, where his father was a coach. In 2008, he joined the Olympique Lyonnais Academy at the age of 10.

Lyon

Gaspar made his professional debut for Olympique Lyonnais on 27 September 2016 in a UEFA Champions League match against Sevilla, playing 71 minutes in a 1–0 away loss.[1] After failing to secure a long-term contract with Lyon, he left the club at the end of the season.

Monaco

On 16 June 2017, Gaspar signed a three-year contract with Monaco.[2] He was loaned to Cercle Brugge for the 2017–18 season, where he made 16 appearances and scored one goal.[3] Despite returning to Monaco, Gaspar did not make any appearances for the first team.

Grenoble

In 2020, Gaspar joined Grenoble Foot 38, where he became a regular starter. Over three seasons, he made 86 appearances and scored one goal in Ligue 2. His performances attracted interest from several Ligue 1 clubs.[4]

Pau

In January 2024, Gaspar signed with Pau FC, where he took the number 12 shirt.[5] He made his debut for the club on 9 February 2024 after a brief period without match play.[6] In June 2024, he extended his contract with the club for another season.[7]

International career

Born in France to Angolan parents, Gaspar was eligible to represent both France and Angola. He played for France at the U19 and U20 levels.[8] In 2024, he made his senior debut for Angola in a friendly match against Morocco on 22 March 2024.[9]

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupEuropeOtherTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Lyon2016–172 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0
Cercle Brugge (loan) 2017–1816 1 1 1 0 0 17 0
Grenoble2020–2386 1 1 0 0 86 0
Pau FC2023–2415 00 0 0 0 15 0
Pau FC2024–252 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Total 120 2 1 0 0 0 1 0123 0

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sevilla vs. Lyon - 27 September 2016 - Soccerway. soccerway.com. 1 October 2016.
  2. Web site: Gaspar s'engage avec Monaco (off.) . sport24.com . 16 June 2017 . French.
  3. Web site: Transferts : Jordy Gaspar (Monaco) prêté au Cercle de Bruges . . 18 July 2017 . French.
  4. Web site: Football - Ligue 2. Sur le départ du GF38, Jordy Gaspar se confie : " Je méritais que ça se passe autrement " . 2024-08-30 . www.ledauphine.com . FR-fr.
  5. Web site: 2024-08-21 . Christian Sempé . 2024-01-28 . fr-FR . Le Pau FC recrute Jordy Gaspar comme nouveau latéral droit . La République des Pyrénées.
  6. Web site: 10 February 2024 . 9 February 2024 . Football - Pau FC : " Je me trouve chanceux : je suis toujours dans le wagon ", le bonheur de Jordy Gaspar . La République des Pyrénées.
  7. Web site: 2024-06-27 . Football - Ligue 2 : Jordy Gaspar prolonge avec le Pau FC . 2024-08-30 . LaRepubliqueDesPyrenees . fr-FR.
  8. Web site: Jordy Gaspar. sport.de.
  9. Web site: ESPN. Morocco v Angola game report. 22 March 2024.