Frantz Richard Pierrot (; born 20 April 1999) is a Haitian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Galway United in the League of Ireland Premier Division and the Haiti national team.
Club career College & early career in the USL Pierrot played two years of college soccer with Saint Joseph's Hawks from 2018 to 2020, two further years with Merrimack Warriors from 2020 to 2021 and a year with UConn Huskies in 2022.
Pierrot also appeared for USL League Two sides Westchester Flames, Reading United, Boston Bolts, Seacoast United Phantoms between 2017 and 2021.
In December 2022, he was selected as a Round 3 pick by Major League Soccer side Houston Dynamo in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft, but he ultimately opted to pursue other options in Europe.
Athlone Town He signed for Athlone Town in the League of Ireland First Division ahead of their 2023 campaign, making his debut on 18 February 2023 and scoring twice in a 3–1 win away to Longford Town in a local derby game. On 28 April 2023, he scored a hat-trick in a 3–0 win at home to Wexford at Athlone Town Stadium. At the end of the season, he was voted into the 2023 PFAI First Division Team of the Year by his fellow players after scoring 22 goals in 38 appearances in all competitions.
Drogheda United He signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Drogheda United ahead of the 2024 season. He made his debut for the club on 16 February 2024 away to Derry City at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. On 12 April 2024, he scored his first goal for the club with an 86th-minute equaliser in a 2–2 draw with Derry City at United Park. On 10 November 2024, Pierrot started in the 2024 FAI Cup final as his side defeated Derry City 2–0 at the Aviva Stadium to win the cup for the first time in 19 years.
Velež Mostar On 9 January 2025, Pierrot signed for Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina club FK Velež Mostar until the end of their season. He made a total of 11 appearances in all competitions during his time with the club, scoring 3 goals.
Bnei Yehuda On 1 June 2025, he signed for Liga Leumit club Bnei Yehuda. On 15 October 2025, he scored his penalty in the shootout as his side defeated Kiryat Yam 8–7 on penalties after a 0–0 draw to win the 2025–26 Toto Cup Leumit.
Galway United On 23 February 2026, it was announced that Pierrot had returned to the League of Ireland Premier Division, signing for Galway United.https://www.the42.ie/frantz-pierrot-galway-united-6965049-Feb2026/
International career In May 2023, Pierrot was included in the provisional squad for Haiti's 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign, but did not make the final cut. On 23 March 2024, he made his international debut for Haiti in a 1–1 draw with French Guiana in a friendly.
Personal life Pierrot was born in Haiti, but grew up in Massachusetts in the United States where he attended Melrose High School. His older brother Frantzdy Pierrot is also a professional footballer, currently playing in Greece with AEK Athens and is set to feature for the nation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWestchester Flames2017USL League Two75——75Reading United2018USL League Two2000—20Boston Bolts2019USL League Two105——105Seacoast United Phantoms2021USL League Two124—10134Athlone Town2023LOI First Division342010323822Drogheda United2024LOI Premier Division311051333914FK Velež Mostar2024–25Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina9320—113Bnei Yehuda2025–26Liga Leumit1020041143Galway United2026LOI Premier Division18500—185Career total133548111615261
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsHaiti202410Total10
Honours Drogheda United FAI Cup: 2024
Bnei Yehuda Toto Cup Leumit: 2025–26
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