Émile Legault


Émile Legault is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Rio Grande Valley FC.

Club career

Early career

Legault began playing soccer at age four with local club AS Saint-Lambert.

Auxerre

Legault moved to France with his mother at age twelve, where he was recruited by the academy of Ligue 2 side AJ Auxerre. Initially a forward, Legault converted first to a central midfielder and then to a full-back while at Auxerre. In 2016, he joined the club's U-17 squad.

Pacific FC

On April 25, 2019, Legault signed with Canadian Premier League side Pacific FC. He made his professional debut for the club on May 1 against Valour FC and would make a total of thirteen league appearances that season. On November 4, 2019, the club announced it would not be exercising Legault's contract option for next season.

Rio Grande Valley FC

On March 7, 2020, Legault joined USL Championship side Rio Grande Valley FC.

International career

Legault has represented Canada at multiple youth levels. In May 2018, he was called up to the Canadian U-23 squad for the 2018 Toulon Tournament. Legault was also named to the Canadian U-20 squad for the 2018 CONCACAF U-20 Championship on October 24, 2018. Legault was named to the Canadian U-23 provisional roster for the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship on February 26, 2020.

Personal life

Born in Longueuil, Quebec, Legault grew up in nearby Saint-Lambert. Legault holds Canadian and French citizenship.