Arnold Abelinti

Arnold Abelinti (born 9 September 1991) is a French Guianan professional footballer who plays as a forward for French amateur side Saran and the French Guiana national team.

Career Starting his career at Loiret-based side USM Olivet, Abelinti was spotted by then-Championnat National side US Orléans, and spent two seasons with the club's 'B' team, scoring an impressive 16 goals from 30 appearances.

He left in 2013, feeling betrayed by the Orléans club

On 19 June 2019, Abelinti joined SO Romorantin.

International career Abelinti made his debut in June 2016, scoring the second of a 3–0 win against Bermuda. In his second game, against St. Kitts & Nevis, he scored the game's only goal.

Career statistics International

International goals Scores and results list French Guiana's goal tally first.

No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 19 June 2016 Stade Municipal Dr. Edmard Lama, Remire-Montjoly, French Guiana 2–0 3–0 2017 Caribbean Cup qualification 2. 8 October 2016 Stade Municipal Dr. Edmard Lama, Remire-Montjoly, French Guiana 1–0 1–0 2017 Caribbean Cup qualification 3. 17 June 2017 Stade Municipal Dr. Edmard Lama, Remire-Montjoly, French Guiana 3–0 3–0 Friendly 4. 6 July 2021 DRV PNK Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, United States 1–1 1–1 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification 5. 5 June 2022 Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 3–2 3–2 2022–23 CONCACAF Nations League B 6. 17 June 2023 DRV PNK Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, United States 1–0 4–1 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification 7. 3–1 8. 20 June 2023 DRV PNK Stadium 1–1 1–1 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification 9. 13 October 2023 Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 2–0 4–1 2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League B