Alaixys Romao
Alaixys Romao is a Togolese and French footballer known for his versatility as a midfielder.
Romao began his professional career with Toulouse FC, where he played from 2001 to 2004.
He played for F.C. Lorient from 2010 to 2013, making a significant impact in Ligue 1.
Biography
Early Life and Background
Jacques-Alaixys Romao, commonly known as Alaixys Romao, is a professional footballer born in France who represents Togo at the international level. His journey in football began with Toulouse FC, where he initially played for the B team before moving to CS Louhans-Cuiseaux in 2004.
Club Career
Romao's career took a significant turn when he joined Grenoble Foot 38 in 2007. His solid performances as a defensive midfielder helped the team secure promotion to Ligue 1. He continued to impress with FC Lorient, where he made over 30 appearances in his first season and contributed to the team's midfield strength. In January 2013, he signed with Olympique de Marseille for a reported fee of €2 million, further solidifying his reputation in French football. After his stint at Marseille, Romao played for several clubs, including Olympiacos F.C. in Greece, where he won the Super League Greece title in the 2016-17 season, and Stade de Reims, before moving to En Avant de Guingamp and then Athens Kallithea F.C. in 2023.
International Career
Romao has been a key player for the Togolese national team since 2005, participating in significant tournaments such as the 2006 World Cup and the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, where Togo reached the quarter-finals. His commitment to the national team has been unwavering, as he was called up again in 2019 for a crucial qualification match for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Romao has been recognized for his defensive skills and leadership on the field. His contributions to both club and country have made him a respected figure in the football community, and he continues to play professionally, showcasing his enduring passion for the sport.
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Career & Clubs
Early career
Romao started his professional career with Toulouse FC, but only managed appearances for the B team in 2004–05 and was then transferred for free to Louhans-Cuiseaux in the Championnat National, the French third tier.
Grenoble
In the 2007–08 season, he was traded for free to Grenoble and his career took off. A solid and rugged defensive midfielder, Romao proved a valuable asset for Grenoble. His first season with the club saw him appear 30 times in Ligue 2 with 2 goals and 10 yellow cards topped with a promotion to Ligue 1. In 2008–09, he made 37 appearances, 32 of them as a starter in Ligue 1 and managed to avoid the drop. The next season, Romao made 29 appearances for Grenoble and 2 assists. However, Grenoble was not able to avoid the drop this time and was relegated.
Lorient
Romao was then signed by FC Lorient in July 2010 for a reported fee of 8,000.00 GBP. In the 2010–11 season, his first with FC Lorient, Romao made 33 appearances in Ligue 1 with a goal and 2 assists, 2 appearances in the Ligue Cup and 2 appearances in the French Cup competition with 1 goal. Romao made another 32 appearances as a starter in the 2011–12 season with a goal and an assist, but also with 11 yellow cards and 2 red cards.
Marseille
On 31 January 2013, Romao was signed by Marseille. According to L'Équipe, the transfer fee paid to Lorient was €2 million and the duration of Romao's contract was 3.5 years. At the end of his contract in the summer…
The French-born player has featured for the French under-18 national team, but is a member of the Togolese national team since 2005, for which he was called up to the 2006 World Cup. In 2013 he played in all matches at 2013 Africa Cup of Nations where his team reached the quarter-finals. In March 2019, Romao was called up for the first time since October 2017, being selected for the decisive 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Benin.
- Club
- CS Louhans-Cuiseaux (2004–2007)
- Club
- F.C. Lorient (2010–2013)
- Club
- Olympique de Marseille (2013–2016)
- Club
- Toulouse FC (2001–2004)
- Club
- Grenoble Foot 38 (2007–2010)
- Club
- Togo men's national football team (2005–)
- Club
- France national under-18 association football team (2002–2003)
- Club
- Olympiacos F.C. (2016–2018)
- National team
- Togo
- Club
- Stade de Reims (2018–2020)
- Club
- En Avant de Guingamp (2020–2021)
- Club
- Athens Kallithea F.C. (2023–2025)
Legacy
Olympiacos
Super League Greece: 2016–17 Ionikos
Piraeus FCA first division group 1 championship: 2024–25
Clubs
- Togo men's national football team2005current
- Toulouse FC2001–2004
- France national under-18 association football team2002–2003
- CS Louhans-Cuiseaux2004–2007
- Grenoble Foot 382007–2010
- F.C. Lorient2010–2013
- Olympique de Marseille2013–2016
- Olympiacos F.C.2016–2018
- Stade de Reims2018–2020
- En Avant de Guingamp2020–2021
- Athens Kallithea F.C.2023–2025
Played together with
- Abasse BaCS Louhans-Cuiseaux · 1997–2001
- Abdallah Ali MohamedOlympique de Marseille · 2019
- Abdallah YaisienFrance national under-18 association football team · 2011–2011
Abdel LamanjeGrenoble Foot 38 · 2010–2011
Abdelaziz BarradaOlympique de Marseille · 2014- Abdelaziz KamaraFrance national under-18 association football team · 2000–2000
Abdelhamid El KaoutariFrance national under-18 association football team · 2007–2008- Abdelhamid El KaoutariStade de Reims · 2016–2016
- Abdelhamid El KaoutariStade de Reims · 2016–2016
- Abdelkader Ben BoualiOlympique de Marseille · 1936–1938
- Abdelkader Ben BoualiToulouse FC · 1939–1940
- Abdelkader Ben BoualiToulouse FC · 1939–1940
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Identifiers & aliases
Jacques-Alaixys Romao, commonly known as Alaixys Romao, is a professional footballer who plays as a center-back for Six-Fours Le Brusc FC. Born in France, he represents Togo at international level.
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