Bobby Allain

Bobby Allain (born 28 November 1991) is a French professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Greek club Olympiacos.

Professional career

Allain signed his first professional contract with Clyde F.C. in Scotland, but did not debut because of injuries. He returned to France, and began playing senior football with Ivry and Red Star, before moving to Dijon in 2016.

Allain spent a couple of years as the backup goalkeeper at Dijon. He made his professional debut with Dijon in a 3–1 Coupe de la Ligue win over Caen on 31 October 2018.

On 24 July 2019, Greek Super League side Olympiacos announced the signing of Allain on a two-year contract.

Personal life

Allain was born in France, and is of Scottish descent through his mother and holds a British passport. His uncle Xavier Perez was the goalkeeper for Red Star in the 1980s.

Both of Allain's parents are deaf, and he is fluent in sign language. In his spare time he is the goalkeeper coach for France's deaf football team.