Émile Legault (born April 10, 2000) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a defender who plays for CS Mont-Royal Outremont in Ligue1 Québec.
Early life Legault was born in Longueuil, Quebec, and grew up in nearby Saint-Lambert. He began playing soccer at age four with local club AS Saint-Lambert.
Club career Auxerre Legault moved to France with his mother at age twelve, where he was recruited by the academy of Ligue 2 side AJ Auxerre. Initially a forward, Legault converted first to a central midfielder and then to a full-back while at Auxerre. In 2016, he joined the club's U-17 squad.
Pacific FC On April 25, 2019, Legault signed with Canadian Premier League side Pacific FC. He made his professional debut for the club on May 1 against Valour FC and would make a total of thirteen league appearances that season. On November 4, 2019, the club announced it would not be exercising Legault's contract option for next season.
Rio Grande Valley FC On March 7, 2020, Legault joined USL Championship side Rio Grande Valley FC. He made four appearances that season.
Mont-Royal Outremont In July 2021, Legault returned to Canada, signing with PLSQ side Mont-Royal Outremont.
International career Legault has represented Canada at multiple youth levels. In May 2018, he was called up to the Canadian U-21 squad for the 2018 Toulon Tournament. Legault was also named to the Canadian U-20 squad for the 2018 CONCACAF U-20 Championship on October 24, 2018. Legault was named to the Canadian U-23 provisional roster for the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship on February 26, 2020.
Personal life Legault holds Canadian and French nationalities.
Career statistics
+ Club statisticsClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsDomestic CupLeague CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsPacific FC2019Canadian Premier League130—10—140Rio Grande Valley FC2020USL Championship40———40CS Mont-Royal Outremont2021PLSQ60———602023Ligue1 Québec151———1512024140——001402025150——00150Total501000000501Career total671001000681
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