Romaric Yapi

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.

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.

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