Clément Pinault

Clément Pinault (4 February 1985 – 22 January 2009) was a French professional footballer who played as a defender.

Career Born in Grasse, Alpes-Maritimes, Pinault began his career with Le Mans UC72. He on loan to Angers SCO in the summer of 2006. Pinault joined Clermont Foot from Ligue 1 side Le Mans in June 2008.

Personal life He was the brother of footballer Thomas Pinault.

Death Pinault suffered a heart attack at home on 18 January 2009 and was taken to hospital where was placed in an artificial coma. He died four days later, after being taken off life support.

Pinault had played for Clermont two days before his heart attack, in a 2–0 Ligue 2 win over Brest, "without any warning signs".