Josuha Jérémy Akoi Fara Guilavogui (born 19 September 1990) is a French former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
Early life Guilavogui was born in Ollioules, Var, France, to Guinean parents.
Club career Saint-Étienne Guilavogui played for Saint-Étienne from 2005 after joining the Rhône-Alpes-based club from his local club Toulon. He was promoted to the senior squad following the firing of Laurent Roussey and the hiring of new manager Christophe Galtier, who was looking to reshuffle Saint-Étienne's defence and fill the squad, which was hit with injuries.Ce soir, à 20.45: Club Brugge – Saint-Etienne
Guilavogui made his professional debut on 3 January 2009 coming on as a late substitute in Saint-Étienne's 1–0 victory over Bordeaux in the Coupe de France.
Atlético Madrid On 2 September 2013, it was reported that Guilavogui had passed a medical with La Liga outfit Atlético Madrid and signed a five-year contract in a deal worth €10 million.
On 31 January 2014 Guilavogui was loaned back to Ligue 1 side Saint-Étienne until the end of the season.
VfL Wolfsburg On 8 August 2014, Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg signed Guilavogui on a two-year loan deal from Atlético Madrid with an option of a permanent transfer included in the deal. The club exercised their option to buy on 18 May 2016 and signed Guilavogui permanently on a three-year deal for a fee of €3m.
On 30 May 2015, Guilavogui came off the bench as Wolfsburg won the DFB-Pokal for the first time, defeating Borussia Dortmund 3–1 at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.
Loan to Bordeaux On 30 January 2022, Guilavogui signed for Ligue 1 club Bordeaux on loan until the end of the season. The deal included a buy option.
Mainz 05 On 25 September 2023, Guilavogui signed for Bundesliga club 1. FSV Mainz 05, Accessed 28 November 2024 where he made 12 appearances. He left the club at the end of the season.
Leeds United On 23 October 2024, Guilavogui joined EFL Championship club Leeds United on a contract until the end of the 2024–25 season. He made his Leeds debut on 2 November 2024 in the 3-0 league win against Plymouth Argyle, as a second half substitute. He left the club when his contract expired at the end of the season.
Guilavogui officially announced his retirement on 23 May 2026.
International career
Born in France, Guilavogui is of Guinean descent. He has played for the France national team.
Personal life He is the brother of the Guinean international footballer Morgan Guilavogui.
Career statistics Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSaint-Étienne2008–09Ligue 100100000—102009–10Ligue 1201000——302010–11Ligue 12210020——2412011–12Ligue 13221110——3432012–13Ligue 13833240——4552013–14Ligue 120000000—20Total966637000—1099Saint-Étienne B2010–11CFA30————302011–12CFA10————10Total40————40Atlético Madrid2013–14La Liga1040—200070Saint-Étienne (loan)2013–14Ligue 170000040—110VfL Wolfsburg (loan)2014–15Bundesliga27150—101—4222015–16Bundesliga30220—9010422VfL Wolfsburg2016–17Bundesliga19000——202102017–18Bundesliga29340——203532018–19Bundesliga19210———2022019–20Bundesliga25010—60—3202020–21Bundesliga20031—31—2622021–22Bundesliga15010—50—2102022–23Bundesliga23130———261Wolfsburg total2079201—3325026512Bordeaux (loan)2021–22Ligue 1151————151Mainz 052023–24Bundesliga 11010———120Leeds United2024–25Championship 16020———180Career total35716334703925044122
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsFrance201350201410201510Total70
Honours Saint-Étienne Coupe de la Ligue: 2012–13
VfL Wolfsburg DFB-Pokal: 2014–15 DFL-Supercup: 2015
Leeds United EFL Championship: 2024–25
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