Yoann Folly was born on 6 June 1985 and is a retired footballer.
11 Facts About Yoann Folly
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Yoann Folly was signed on loan by Sheffield Wednesday in January 2006 to ease injury problems as the then manager Paul Sturrock had been impressed by him after taking over as Saints manager from Strachan in 2004.
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Yoann Folly climbed off the substitutes' bench at Hillsborough to score an extra-time winner for Wednesday in the League Cup second round versus Hartlepool United in August 2007.
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Yoann Folly retained his place in the team for three of the club's next four games, but soon fell out of favour under new manager Paul Mariner.
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On 29 March 2010, Yoann Folly returned to parent club Plymouth Argyle from his loan spell at Dagenham because of a midfield crisis at the club, but, on 2 May 2010, it was announced that Yoann Folly, alongside defender David McNamee and goalkeeper Lloyd Saxton, would be released.
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Yoann Folly became an instant hit with the local supporters playing a crucial part in the team's midfield alongside fellow summer signing, Scottish internationalist Paul Hartley.
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However, just a week later, while up against Dundee United, Yoann Folly broke his ankle after a 65th minute tackle by Paul Dixon.
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On 25 August 2012, Yoann Folly had to retire from professional football after being diagnosed with chronic pulmonary embolism.
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Yoann Folly represented France at under-21 level, but later switched his allegiance to Togo.
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Yoann Folly was included in Togo's provisional squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, but pulled out to pursue his International Career in France.
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However, Yoann Folly did make his senior international debut for Togo in August 2008 against DR Congo.