Joseph Lopy
Joseph Lopy | |
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| Born | March 15, 1992 Boutoupa, Senegal |
| Occupation | Professional footballer |
| Years active | 2012– |
| Known for | Defensive midfielder for Pau and Senegal national team |
Joseph Romeric Lopy (born 15 March 1992) is a professional footballer from Senegal who operates as a defensive midfielder and currently represents Pau.
Club career
Originating from Boutoupa, Lopy began his football education at Diambars before securing a trainee contract with Sochaux. He advanced to a professional status with the Ligue 1 side in 2012. After spending five years at Sochaux without a contract extension, he transitioned to Boulogne, competing in the Championnat National.
On 25 January 2023, Lopy signed with Nîmes in Ligue 2 for the remainder of that season. Subsequently, he continued his career in Ligue 2 by agreeing to a two-year deal with Angers SCO in July 2023.
International career
Lopy earned his first cap for the Senegal national team on 9 October 2020 during a friendly match against Morocco. He was included in Senegal’s squad that secured their inaugural Africa Cup of Nations title in 2021. In recognition of this achievement, President Macky Sall bestowed upon Lopy the distinction of Grand Officer of the National Order of the Lion.
Honours
Senegal
- Africa Cup of Nations: 2021
Individual
- Grand Officer of the National Order of the Lion: 2022
External links
- Joseph Lopy at Angers SCO
- Joseph Romeric Lopy at foot-national.com