Gauthier Mahoto
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Éric Gauthier Mahoto is a French footballer of Congolese descent.
. He also attended the French Football Federation's INF Clairefontaine academy. He got a growing reputation as a talented midfielder, which led to Portsmouth
signing Mahoto for an undisclosed compensation fee. His initial first six months at the club were disrupted by international clearance issues. Since joining Portsmouth, he has established himself as an essential member of both the academy squad and Guy Whittingham
's development side. Mahoto came on as a substitute against Rangers
in a pre-season friendly. In August 2009, Mahoto made his first-team debut coming in as a substitute for Richard Hughes
in Portsmouth's 4–1 victory over Hereford
in the Carling Cup
.
On the last day of the 2009-2010 winter transfer window
, Mahoto signed a 2-and-a-half-year contract with French club SC Bastia
. He did not make an appearance for Bastia however and was (confusingly) officially released by Portsmouth in August 2010
by mutual consent. He spent time with AEK Athens before joining Le Mans FC before the end of the 2010/2011 season, featuring for their reserve side in the CFA Group D.
Club career
Mahoto started his footballing career in France whilst playing for Le HavreLe Havre AC
Le Havre Athletic Club Football Association is a French association football club based in Le Havre. The club was founded originally as an athletics and rugby club in 1872, thus making it the oldest association football and rugby club registered in France...
. He also attended the French Football Federation's INF Clairefontaine academy. He got a growing reputation as a talented midfielder, which led to Portsmouth
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
signing Mahoto for an undisclosed compensation fee. His initial first six months at the club were disrupted by international clearance issues. Since joining Portsmouth, he has established himself as an essential member of both the academy squad and Guy Whittingham
Guy Whittingham
Guy Whittingham is a retired professional footballer with over 450 appearances for a number of English clubs, after leaving the British Army. He is currently serving as joint caretaker manager of Portsmouth together with Stuart Gray...
's development side. Mahoto came on as a substitute against Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
in a pre-season friendly. In August 2009, Mahoto made his first-team debut coming in as a substitute for Richard Hughes
Richard Hughes (footballer)
Richard Daniel Hughes is a former Scottish footballer who was capped five times for the Scotland national team. He played as a defensive midfielder for Atalanta, Arsenal, Bournemouth, Portsmouth and Grimsby Town.-Arsenal:...
in Portsmouth's 4–1 victory over Hereford
Hereford United F.C.
Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',...
in the Carling Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
.
On the last day of the 2009-2010 winter transfer window
Transfer window
The transfer window is the period during the year in which a football club can transfer players from other countries into their playing staff. Such a transfer is completed by registering the player into the new club through FIFA...
, Mahoto signed a 2-and-a-half-year contract with French club SC Bastia
SC Bastia
Sporting Club de Bastia is a French association football club based in Bastia on the island of Corsica. The club currently plays in the Championnat National, the third division of French football. Bastia previously had stints in both Ligue 1 and Ligue 2...
. He did not make an appearance for Bastia however and was (confusingly) officially released by Portsmouth in August 2010
August 2010
August 2010 was the eighth month of that year. It began on a Sunday and concluded after 31 days on a Tuesday.This is an archived version of Wikipedia's Current events Portal from August 2010....
by mutual consent. He spent time with AEK Athens before joining Le Mans FC before the end of the 2010/2011 season, featuring for their reserve side in the CFA Group D.