Jems Geffrard


Jems Geffrard is a Haitian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for HFX Wanderers and the Haiti national team.
He has previously played in the Canadian Soccer League, USL Premier Development League, United Soccer League, Ykkönen and the Veikkausliiga.

Club career

Montreal Impact

Geffrard began his career in 2011 by signing with the Montreal Impact Academy, and competed in the Canadian Soccer League, and USL Premier Development League. In 2016, he signed with FC Montreal in the United Soccer League. He made his debut on 17 March 2016 against Wilmington Hammerheads FC. In his debut season in the USL he appeared in eight matches.

Ekenäs IF

In 2017, Geffrard left Canada to play for Ekenäs IF in Finland's second division.

RoPS

The following season he signed to play in the Veikkausliiga with Rovaniemen Palloseura. He left the club after the 2018 season.

Fresno FC

Geffrard made his debut for Fresno FC on 15 May 2019, in a U.S. Open Cup match against El Farolito Soccer Club.

HFX Wanderers

On 18 February 2020, Geffrard signed with Canadian Premier League side HFX Wanderers.

International career

Internationally, Geffrard represents the Haiti national football team, and made his debut against Japan on 10 October 2017. In May 2019 he was named to the Haitian squad for the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup.