Kévin Soni
Kévin Olivier Soni is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a forward.
Club career
Soni was born in Douala, but moved to France at early age. A FC Girondins de Bordeaux youth graduate, he made his first team debut at 21 January 2015 by replacing Nicolas Maurice-Belay in a 1–2 Coupe de France defeat against Paris Saint-Germain FC. On 8 September 2016, he was loaned to Pau FC for one year.On 21 July 2017, Soni signed for Girona FC, being immediately assigned to the farm team in Segunda División B. The following 22 January, he extended his contract until 2022.
On 8 April 2018, Soni made his first team – and La Liga – debut, coming on as a late substitute for Portu in a 0–5 loss against Real Sociedad. On 31 August of the following year, after Girona's relegation, he was loaned to RCD Espanyol's reserves in the third division, for one year.
On 27 August 2020, Soni agreed to a one-year loan deal with another reserve team, Villarreal CF B also in division three. The following 2 February, he moved to fellow league team Celta de Vigo B, while still owned by Girona.
On 16 June 2021, Soni signed a three-year deal with the Super League Greece club Asteras Tripolis. On 27 November 2021, Soni scored a brace and gave two assists, helping his club prevail over Atromitos 6–2 for Super League, making one of his best appearances with Milan Rastavac on its bench. He was voted man of the match for his performance.