Virgile Pinson


Virgile Jacky Marcel Pinson is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Armenian club Noah.

Career

Pinson is a youth product of Le Havre, joining them at 12 and playing with their youth academy for six years.

Reims

On 23 April 2018, Pinson joined Reims from Antalyaspor. He made his professional debut with Reims in a 1–0 Ligue 1 loss to HSC Montpellier on 1 September 2018.

Quevilly-Rouen

Pinson joined Quevilly-Rouen at the end of September 2020, after being released by Reims.

Lokomotiv Sofia

On 7 September 2021, Pinson agreed to a two-year deal at Lokomotiv Sofia.

Botoșani

On 20 September 2022, Pinson agreed to a two-year deal at Botoșani.

Match fixing & betting scandal

On 23 October 2023, Pinson deliberately kicked the ball after a free-kick was given to the opposition to be booked in the 42 minute game against Sepsi Sf. Gheorghe after Drolé, another FC Botosani player that was a substitute for that game found out that Pinson was about to be substituted at half-time. A betting agency in Botosani reported that someone intended on betting 10.000 RON on Pinson being booked during the game.
Pinson and Drolé were consequently excluded from the first team.

Noah

On 29 February 2024, Armenian Premier League club Noah announced the signing of Pinson. On 6 February 2025, Noah announced that they had extended their contract with Pinson until the summer of 2026, with an option for another year.

Personal life

Born in France, Pinson is of Cameroonian descent.