Calixte Paul Ligue Junior (born 21 March 2005) is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a defender for Croatian Football League club Rijeka, on loan from club Venezia.
Club career Born in Zürich, Ligue started his career with FC Zürich, and received his first pair of football boots from former Cameroonian footballer Patrick Bengondo. He progressed through the Zürich academy, making his debut in the 2022–23 season.
On 5 March 2023, Ligue came on as a 76th minute substitute for Fidan Aliti in a Swiss Super League game against Servette. Two minutes later, he scored the equalising goal in the 1–1 draw.
On 29 January 2026, Ligue signed with Serie B club Venezia. On the next day, he was loaned to Mantova until 30 June 2026.
International career Born in Switzerland, Ligue is of Ivorian descent. He has represented Switzerland at under-17 and under-18 level.
Career statistics
Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsZürich II2022–23Promotion League227–––2272023–24149–––1492024–2531–––31Zürich II total39170000003917Zürich2022–23Swiss Super League9100–00912023–248010––902024–2528030–103202025–269010––100Zürich total541500010601Career total93185000109918 Notes
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