Josuha Jérémy Akoi Fara Guilavogui (born 19 September 1990) is a French professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for club Leeds United.

Early life

Guilavogui was born in Ollioules, France, to Guinean parents.

Club career

Saint-Étienne

Guilavogui played for Saint-Étienne 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-Étienne'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-Étienne's 1–0 victory over Bordeaux in the Coupe de France.

Atlético Madrid

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 €10 million. On 31 January 2014 Guilavogui was loaned back to Ligue 1 side Saint-Étienne until the end of the season.

VfL Wolfsburg

On 8 August 2014, 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 €3m. On 30 May 2015, Guilavogui came off the bench as Wolfsburg won the DFB-Pokal for the first time defeating, Borussia Dortmund 3–1 at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.

Loan to Bordeaux

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.

1.FSV Mainz 05

On 25 September 2023, Guilavogui signed for 1.FSV Mainz 05, where he made 12 appearances. He left the club at the end of the season.

Leeds United

On 23 October 2024, Guilavogui joined EFL Championship club Leeds United on a contract until the end of the 2024-25 season. He made his Leeds debut on 2 November 2024 in the 3-0 Championship win against Plymouth Argyle, as a second half substitute.

International career

Born in France, Guilavogui is of Guinean descent. He has played for the France national team.

Personal life

Guilavogui was born in Ollioules, Var. He is the brother of the Guinean international footballer Morgan Guilavogui.

Career statistics

International

Honours

Saint-Étienne VfL Wolfsburg