Jean-Clair Todibo

Footballer

Jean-Clair Todibo is a French professional footballer born in 1999, known for his role as a centre-back.

At the age of nine, Todibo was involved in a serious accident that left him with doubts about his ability to walk again, but he made a remarkable recovery.

He made his Ligue 1 debut for Toulouse FC on August 19, 2018, against Bordeaux, playing a crucial role in the match.

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Biography

Early Life

Jean-Clair Dimitri Roger Todibo was born in 1999 in French Guiana and grew up in the northeastern suburbs of Paris. His early life was marked by a significant challenge when, at the age of nine, he was struck by a motor vehicle, leading to doubts about his ability to walk again, let alone play football. Remarkably, he made a full recovery and continued his football journey with Les Lilas, the club that had signed him at the age of six.

Career

Todibo's professional career began when he joined Toulouse FC in 2016, where he made his Ligue 1 debut on August 19, 2018, against Bordeaux. He quickly made a name for himself, playing ten games and scoring once during his time at Toulouse. In January 2019, he signed with FC Barcelona, becoming the 22nd French player to join the club, although his time there was limited to just four appearances.

In search of more playing time, Todibo was loaned to Schalke 04 in January 2020, where he was named Player of the Month shortly after joining. He then had loan spells at Benfica and Nice, the latter of which became a permanent move in June 2021. As of 2023, he plays for West Ham United, with a loan to R.C. Lens planned for 2026. On the international stage, Todibo made his debut for the France under-20 team in 2018 and received his first senior call-up in March 2023, making his debut later that year.

Legacy

Jean-Clair Todibo's journey from a serious childhood accident to becoming a professional footballer is a testament to his resilience and determination. His career continues to evolve as he represents both club and country, showcasing his skills as a centre-back in top leagues across Europe.

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Club career

Toulouse

Todibo left Les Lilas for Toulouse in 2016. He made his Ligue 1 debut on 19 August 2018 against Derby de la Garonne rivals Bordeaux, playing 89 minutes in an eventual 2–1 home win. On 1 September, he was sent off in 26 minutes of a 2–1 win at Guingamp. He played ten games for the club and scored once, a late equaliser on 30 September in a 1–1 draw at Rennes.

Barcelona

On 8 January 2019, Todibo reached an agreement with Barcelona which would see him join them on a free transfer in July 2019, when his contract with Toulouse was due to expire. However, the Spanish side pushed the transfer forward and he joined the club on 31 January 2019. He became the 22nd French player to sign for Barcelona and was handed the number 6 shirt. He made only four appearances total for Barcelona.

Loan to Schalke 04

On 15 January 2020, Todibo was loaned to Bundesliga club Schalke 04 until the end of the season with a buy option for €25 million, plus €5 million in add-ons. In March, Todibo was named Schalke's Player of the Month which was voted by the fans.

Loan to Benfica

On 5 October 2020, Todibo joined Primeira Liga club Benfica on a one-year loan with an option to purchase for €20 million.

Nice

On 1 February 2021, Todibo joined Ligue 1 club Nice on loan with an option to buy after his loan contract was mutually terminated by Barcelona and Benfica. On 27 June, the move was made permanent by the club as they paid €8.5m (+ €7m in…

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Career statistics

Club

As of match played 13 September 2026

International

As of match played 18 November 2023

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International career

Todibo made his international debut for France under-20 on 16 November 2018, in a 1–1 friendly draw with Switzerland in Cartagena, Spain. In March 2023, he received his first call-up to the France senior national team for the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying matches against the Netherlands and the Republic of Ireland. Todibo made his France debut in a 2–1 friendly loss to Germany on 12 September 2023. His competitive debut came in France's record 14–0 win over Gibraltar on 18 November.

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League: Bundesliga
Club: France men's national association football team (2023–)
Club: West Ham United F.C. (2025–)
Club: R.C. Lens (2026–)
League: Championnat National 3
League: Ligue 1
League: La Liga
Club: FC Barcelona (2019–2021)
Club: France national under-20 association football team (2018–2019)
Club: Schalke 04 (2020–2020)
Club: Toulouse FC II (2017–2018)
Club: Toulouse FC (2018–2019)
Club: S.L. Benfica (2020–2021)
Club: OGC Nice (2021–2021)
Club: OGC Nice (2021–2025)
Club: West Ham United F.C. (2024–2025)
League: Primeira Liga
National team: France

Personal

Early life

Todibo was born in French Guiana and grew up in the northeastern suburbs of Paris. At nine years old, he was struck by a motor vehicle with doubts he would walk again, let alone play football. He eventually made a full recovery and continued playing with Les Lilas, the club which signed him at six years old.

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