Romaric Yapi (born 13 July 2000) is a French professional footballer who plays as a defender for Veikkausliiga club Lahti.

Career

Paris Saint-Germain

Yapi is a product of the Paris Saint-Germain Academy. He played in Thiago Motta's U19 team in his last year at the Parisian club before joining the academy of Brighton & Hove Albion in England. Yapi never made a professional appearance for Paris Saint-Germain, but participated in a friendly match against Dynamo Dresden on 17 July 2019.[citation needed]

Brighton & Hove Albion

On 25 September 2019, Yapi made his professional debut for Brighton & Hove Albion in a 3–1 home defeat against Aston Villa in the EFL Cup in what ultimately was his only appearance for the senior side.

Vitesse

Yapi signed for Eredivisie side Vitesse on 11 July 2021 after two years in England. He made his debut on 15 August in the opening game of the 2021–22 season, coming on as an 86th-minute substitute to help close out the game in a 1–0 away victory at PEC Zwolle. He made his first start and home debut a week later in a 3–0 loss against Willem II.

Bastia

On 1 September 2023, Yapi signed a three-year contract with Bastia in Ligue 2.

DAC Dunajská Streda

On 2 February 2024, Yapi joined DAC Dunajská Streda in Slovakia on a two-and-a-half-year contract.

Personal life

Yapi was born in Évry in the Île-de-France region of France. He is of Ivorian origin.

Career statistics

As of 3 March 2023

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueDomestic CupLeague CupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Paris Saint-Germain B2017–18Championnat National 22020
2018–19Championnat National 21010
Total300000000030
Brighton & Hove Albion2019–20Premier League00001010
Brighton & Hove Albion U232019–203030
2020–211010
Total4040
Vitesse2021–22Eredivisie100003020150
2022–23Eredivisie15000150
Total25000003020300
Career total28000103060380

External links

  • at Soccerway.com
  • at WorldFootball.net
  • at Soccerbase.com
  • at FBref.com
  • at kicker(in German)