Joseph Lopy

Joseph Romeric Lopy (born 15 March 1992) is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder.

Club career Born in Boutoupa, Lopy is a product of Diambars. He signed a trainee contract with Sochaux, and signed a professional contract with the Ligue 1 club in 2012. After five years with the Montbéliard side, his contract was not extended, and he signed with Boulogne of the Championnat National.

On 25 January 2023, Lopy joined Nîmes in Ligue 2 for a season. At the end of the season with Nîmes, Joseph Lopy remains in Ligue 2. He joined Angers SCO in July 2023 by signing a contract which covers two seasons.

International career Lopy made his Senegal national team debut on 9 October 2020 in a friendly against Morocco.

He was part of Senegal's squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations; the Lions of Teranga went on to win the tournament for the first time in their history.

Lopy was appointed a Grand Officer of the National Order of the Lion by President of Senegal Macky Sall following the nation's victory at the tournament.

Honours Senegal Africa Cup of Nations: 2021

Individual Grand Officer of the National Order of the Lion: 2022