Florian Valot

Florian Valot (born 13 February 1993) is a French footballer who plays as a midfielder for New York Red Bulls II in the United Soccer League.

Career

Early Career

During his youth years, Valot was a member of the Paris Saint-Germain F.C. youth system as well as the AS Monaco FC's reserve team for three years. In 2014, Valot moved to the United States to attend Rider University, where he was a member of their soccer team. During his two years with the club he appeared in 34 matches tallying 13 goals and 6 assists.

Valot was a member of the New York Red Bulls II preseason squad as a trialist in 2016 and appeared in three games for their U-23 team.

Professional

On 25 June 2016, Valot signed with American third division side and New York Red Bulls affiliate club, New York Red Bulls II in the United Soccer League. The following day, Valot made his first appearance with the club in a 4–0 victory against the Wilmington Hammerheads, where he recorded an assist on the second goal of the match. On 19 July 2016 Valot scored his first goal as a professional scoring a late winner in a 2-1 victory over FC Cincinnati. On 16 October 2016, Valot scored the equalizing goal for New York in a 1-1 draw with Louisville City FC, a match in which New York advanced to the 2016 USL Cup Final on PKs, 4-3. The following week Valot helped the club to a 5-1 victory over Swope Park Rangers in the 2016 USL Cup Final.

Career statistics

As of 20 July 2016

Honors

Club

New York Red Bulls II

• USL Cup (1): 2016