Sony Mustivar
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Sony "Soni" Mustivar is a French footballer who currently plays for SC Bastia
. He plays in the volante position, but can also be utilized as an attacker.
. Following a stint there, he headed to the island of Corsica
and joined Ligue 2 club SC Bastia
. Due to injuries, he was called up to the first team for the Ligue 2 2008–09 season. He made his professional debut on 29 August against Tours FC
coming on as a substitute in the 35th minute for the injured Hassoun Camara
. He played the rest of the match as Bastia secured a 1–0 victory with a goal from Pierre-Yves André
. He made five straight substitute appearances in the league before making his first start 1 May against Vannes
in a 3–1 win. Ironically, he was substituted out in the 35th minute, due to an injury, and replaced by Hassoun Camara
. In between those appearances, he had two solid starts in the Coupe de la Ligue
against Strasbourg
and Châteauroux
.
, but went unnoticed during his development years.Bastia
On 25 May 2009, he was selected to the under-20 squad to participate in the 2009 Mediterranean Games
.
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 plays in the volante position, but can also be utilized as an attacker.
Club career
Sony was trained at the Centre de Formation de Football de Paris, commonly called CFFP, in the heart of Paris before moving to his hometown club CM AubervilliersCM Aubervilliers
Football Club Municipal d'Aubervilliers is a French association football club based in Aubervilliers, a suburb of Paris. The club was founded in 1948 and currently play in the Championnat de France amateur, the fourth level of French football having earn promotion to the league following the...
. Following a stint there, he headed to the island of Corsica
Corsica
Corsica is an island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is located west of Italy, southeast of the French mainland, and north of the island of Sardinia....
and joined Ligue 2 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...
. Due to injuries, he was called up to the first team for the Ligue 2 2008–09 season. He made his professional debut on 29 August against Tours FC
Tours FC
Tours Football Club is a French association football club based in Tours, the capital city of the Indre-et-Loire department. The club was formed in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Tours plays its home matches at the Stade de la Vallée du Cher located within...
coming on as a substitute in the 35th minute for the injured Hassoun Camara
Hassoun Camara
Hassoun Camara is a French footballer currently playing for Montreal Impact in Major League Soccer.-France:...
. He played the rest of the match as Bastia secured a 1–0 victory with a goal from Pierre-Yves André
Pierre-Yves André
Pierre-Yves André is a retired French footballer. He spent most of his career playing for SC Bastia, and retired after the club suffered relegation to the French third tier following the 2009–10 season....
. He made five straight substitute appearances in the league before making his first start 1 May against Vannes
Vannes OC
Vannes Olympique Club is a French association football club based in Vannes. The club was formed relatively late in 1998 as a result of a merger and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Vannes plays its home matches at the Stade de la Rabine located within the city...
in a 3–1 win. Ironically, he was substituted out in the 35th minute, due to an injury, and replaced by Hassoun Camara
Hassoun Camara
Hassoun Camara is a French footballer currently playing for Montreal Impact in Major League Soccer.-France:...
. In between those appearances, he had two solid starts in the Coupe de la Ligue
Coupe de la Ligue
The Coupe de la Ligue , known outside of France as the French League Cup, is a knockout cup competition in French football organized by the Ligue de Football Professionnel...
against Strasbourg
RC Strasbourg
Racing Club de Strasbourg is a French association football club founded in 1906 and professional since 1933, based in the city of Strasbourg, in Alsace...
and Châteauroux
LB Châteauroux
La Berrichonne de Châteauroux is a French association football club based in Châteauroux. The football team is a part of a sports club that consists of several other sports and was founded in 1883. The team currently plays in Ligue 2, the second division of French football, having finished 16th in...
.
International career
Sony has earned caps with the France under-16 teamFrance national youth football team
The France national youth football team are the national under-20, under-19, under-18, under-17 and under-16 football teams of France and are controlled by the Fédération Française de Football. The youth teams of France participate in tournaments sanctioned by both FIFA and UEFA and also...
, but went unnoticed during his development years.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...
On 25 May 2009, he was selected to the under-20 squad to participate in the 2009 Mediterranean Games
Football at the 2009 Mediterranean Games
The football competition at the 2009 Mediterranean Games took place between June 25 and July 5, 2009 and were contested by 12 teams.-System:The 12 teams will be divided into four groups of three teams. Teams are awarded three points for a win and one for a draw. No points are awarded for a defeat....
.