*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 30, 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of May 1, 2019
Émile Legault (born April 10, 2000) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a defender.
Early life
Legault was born in Longueuil, Quebec, and grew up in nearby Saint-Lambert.[1] He began playing soccer at age four with local club AS Saint-Lambert.[1]
Club career
Auxerre
Legault moved to France with his mother at age twelve, where he was recruited by the academy of Ligue 2 side AJ Auxerre.[2] Initially a forward, Legault converted first to a central midfielder and then to a full-back while at Auxerre.[2] In 2016, he joined the club's U-17 squad.[3]
Pacific FC
On April 25, 2019, Legault signed with Canadian Premier League side Pacific FC.[3] 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.[4] On November 4, 2019, the club announced it would not be exercising Legault's contract option for next season.[5]