Frantz Pierrot
Haitian footballer (born 1999)
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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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Frantz Richard Pierrot[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 20 April 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Cap-Haïtien, Haiti | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Galway United | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2020 | Saint Joseph's Hawks | 35 | (4) |
| 2020–2021 | Merrimack Warriors | 21 | (13) |
| 2022 | UConn Huskies | 14 | (5) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017 | Westchester Flames | 7 | (5) |
| 2018 | Reading United | 2 | (0) |
| 2019 | Boston Bolts | 10 | (5) |
| 2021 | Seacoast United Phantoms | 12 | (1) |
| 2023 | Athlone Town | 34 | (20) |
| 2024 | Drogheda United | 31 | (10) |
| 2025 | Velež Mostar | 9 | (3) |
| 2025–2026 | Bnei Yehuda | 10 | (2) |
| 2026– | Galway United | 14 | (3) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024– | Haiti | 1 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 31 May 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 18:37, 25 June 2024 (UTC) | |||
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.[2][3]
Pierrot also appeared for USL League Two sides Westchester Flames, Reading United, Boston Bolts, Seacoast United Phantoms between 2017 and 2021.[2]
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.[4][5]
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.[6] On 28 April 2023, he scored a hat-trick in a 3–0 win at home to Wexford at Athlone Town Stadium.[7] 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.[8]
Drogheda United
He signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Drogheda United ahead of the 2024 season.[9][10][11] He made his debut for the club on 16 February 2024 away to Derry City at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.[12] 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.[13] 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.[14]
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.[15] He made a total of 11 appearances in all competitions during his time with the club, scoring 3 goals.[16]
Bnei Yehuda
On 1 June 2025, he signed for Liga Leumit club Bnei Yehuda.[17] 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.[18]
Galway United
On 23 February 2026, it was announced that Pierrot had returned to the League of Ireland Premier Division, signing for Galway United.[19]
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.[20] On 23 March 2024, he made his international debut for Haiti in a 1–1 draw with French Guiana in a friendly.[21][22][23]
Personal life
Pierrot was born in Haiti, but grew up in Massachusetts in the United States where he attended Melrose High School.[3] 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.[11]
Career statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Westchester Flames | 2017[1] | USL League Two | 7 | 5 | — | — | 7 | 5 | ||
| Reading United | 2018[24] | USL League Two | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |
| Boston Bolts | 2019[25] | USL League Two | 10 | 5 | — | — | 10 | 5 | ||
| Seacoast United Phantoms | 2021[26] | USL League Two | 12 | 4 | — | 1[b] | 0 | 13 | 4 | |
| Athlone Town | 2023[1] | LOI First Division | 34 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 3[c] | 2 | 38 | 22 |
| Drogheda United | 2024[1] | LOI Premier Division | 31 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 3[d] | 3 | 39 | 14 |
| FK Velež Mostar | 2024–25[1] | Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | — | 11 | 3 | |
| Bnei Yehuda | 2025–26[1] | Liga Leumit | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4[e] | 1 | 14 | 3 |
| Galway United | 2026[1] | LOI Premier Division | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 6 | 2 | |
| Career total | 121 | 51 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 140 | 58 | ||
- Includes U.S. Open Cup, FAI Cup, Bosnian Cup & Israel State Cup
- Appearance in the 2021 USL League Two Playoffs
- One appearance in the Leinster Senior Cup; two appearances, two goals in 2023 League of Ireland First Division Play-offs
- 2 appearances, 1 goal in the Leinster Senior Cup & 1 appearance, 2 goals in the 2024 League of Ireland Premier Division Promotion/Relegation Playoff
- Appearances in the Toto Cup Leumit
International
- As of match played 23 March 2024[2]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haiti | 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | |