Samuel Gigot

• Full name: Samuel Jordan Gigot
• Date of birth: December 12, 1993
• Place of birth: Martigues, France
• Nationality: French
• Position: Centre-back (defender)
• Height: Approximately 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
• Preferred foot: Right

Career summary (selected clubs)

• Martigues (youth / early senior appearances)
• Grenoble
• Saint-Étienne (including time with reserve side)
• US Arles-Avignon (loan)
• Royal Excel Mouscron (Belgium)
• R.S.C. Anderlecht (Belgium)
• Spartak Moscow (Russia) — Joined Spartak Moscow initially on loan in 2019 and then signed permanently; became an important central defender and occasional goal threat from set pieces
• Olympique de Marseille (France) — Transferred to Marseille in 2022

Playing style and attributes

• Physical, imposing centre-back with good aerial ability
• Strong in one-on-one defending and tackling
• Comfortable bringing the ball out from the back and passing under pressure
• Known to score on occasion from set pieces

Notable facts

• Broke through in Belgian football before moving to Russia and later returning to a top Ligue 1 club.
• Earned recognition for consistent defensive performances at Spartak Moscow and contributed to the club’s domestic campaigns.

Current status

As of his last major transfer, Samuel Gigot joined Olympique de Marseille in 2022 after his spell with Spartak Moscow. For the latest squad status, appearances, goals, or any transfers after 2024, consult current club sources or reputable sports databases, as this summary may not include very recent moves or statistics.