Josuha Jérémy Akoi Fara Guilavogui (born 19 September 1990) is a French professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder. He is currently a free agent.
Guilavogui was born in Ollioules, Var, France, to Guinean parents.
Guilavogui played for Saint-ÃÂtienne from 2005 after joining the Rhône-Alpes-based club from his local club Toulon. He was promoted to the senior squad following the firing of Laurent Roussey and the hiring of new manager Christophe Galtier, who was looking to reshuffle Saint-ÃÂtienne's defence and fill the squad, which was hit with injuries.
Guilavogui made his professional debut on 3 January 2009 coming on as a late substitute in Saint-ÃÂtienne's 1âÂÂ0 victory over Bordeaux in the Coupe de France.
On 2 September 2013, it was reported that Guilavogui had passed a medical with La Liga outfit Atlético Madrid and signed a five-year contract in a deal worth â¬10 million.
On 31 January 2014 Guilavogui was loaned back to Ligue 1 side Saint-ÃÂtienne until the end of the season.
On 8 August 2014, Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg signed Guilavogui on a two-year loan deal from Atlético Madrid with an option of a permanent transfer included in the deal. The club exercised their option to buy on 18 May 2016 and signed Guilavogui permanently on a three-year deal for a fee of â¬3m.
On 30 May 2015, Guilavogui came off the bench as Wolfsburg won the DFB-Pokal for the first time, defeating Borussia Dortmund 3âÂÂ1 at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.
On 30 January 2022, Guilavogui signed for Ligue 1 club Bordeaux on loan until the end of the season. The deal included a buy option.
On 25 September 2023, Guilavogui signed for Bundesliga club 1. FSV Mainz 05, where he made 12 appearances. He left the club at the end of the season.
On 23 October 2024, Guilavogui joined EFL Championship club Leeds United on a contract until the end of the 2024âÂÂ25 season. He made his Leeds debut on 2 November 2024 in the 3-0 league win against Plymouth Argyle, as a second half substitute. He left the club when his contract expired at the end of the season.
Born in France, Guilavogui is of Guinean descent. He has played for the France national team.
He is the brother of the Guinean international footballer Morgan Guilavogui.
Saint-ÃÂtienne
VfL Wolfsburg
Leeds United