Allan Linguet

Allan Linguet is a French defender, primarily deployed at right-back, who was born in Sèvres on 17 August 1999. He developed at INF Clairefontaine before continuing through the youth systems of Paris Saint-Germain, Red Star FC and SM Caen. Linguet joined Valenciennes, where he progressed into senior football and made his professional debut against Chamois Niortais in Ligue 2 on 26 April 2019. Across his Valenciennes spell, he became a dependable first-team option and made more than 90 senior appearances between 2018 and 2024. Although primarily a right-back, Allan Linguet has also been used at centre-back and right midfield, demonstrating positional versatility. He moved to Dunkerque in January 2025, beginning a new chapter in northern French football. His game is built on disciplined positioning, well-timed tackling and secure short passing, with his defensive work supporting structured build-up and transitions.