| Intro | French footballer | ||||
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| From | France | ||||
| Type | Sports | ||||
| Gender | male | ||||
| Birth | 19 November 1988, Neuilly-sur-Marne, canton of Neuilly-sur-Marne, arrondissement of Le Raincy, Seine-Saint-Denis | ||||
| Age: | 31 years | ||||
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William Vainqueur (born 19 November 1988) is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ligue 1 club Marseille, on loan from Roma.
Club career
Early career
Born in Neuilly-sur-Marne, a commune in the eastern suburbs of Paris, Vainqueur joined Noisy-le-Grand FC at the age of 8. In 2001, he moved to the youth system of Auxerre. After one year, he returned to his birthplace, playing for Bussy-Saint-Georges FC. There he was discovered at the age 14 by FC Nantes. He progressed through youth system and in May 2007 signed his first professional contract with the Ligue 1 club.
Nantes
Having progressed through the youth system at Nantes, Vainqueur made his senior debut during the 2006–07 Ligue 1 season.
Standard
In August 2011, he was transferred to Standard Liège and signed a five-year contract with the Belgian club. Near the end of a league game against Lierse in December 2013, Vainqueur received a red card when he accidentally kicked an opponent in the face.
Dynamo
On 27 June 2014, Dynamo Moscow announced signing Vainqueur on a long-term deal.
Roma
On 31 August 2015, he moved to A.S. Roma.
Marseille (loan)
On 31 August 2016, Vainqueur joined French club Marseille on a season-long loan deal.
Personal life
Vainqueur is of Haitian descent.