Gauthier Mahoto
Eric Gauthier Mahoto is a French footballer who plays for AS Marsouins as a central midfielder.
Early life
Mahoto was born in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, to a Zairean mother born in Congo-Léopoldville. He acquired French nationality on 22 December 2003, through the collective effect of his mother's naturalization.Club career
Mahoto started his footballing career in France whilst playing for Le Havre. 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.Portsmouth
His initial first six months at the club were disrupted by international clearance issues. Whilst at Portsmouth, he 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.On 25 August 2009, Mahoto made his first-team debut coming in as a substitute for Richard Hughes in Portsmouth's 4–1 victory over Hereford United in the League Cup.