Clément Pinault


Clément Pinault was a French professional footballer who played as a defender.

Career

Born in Grasse, Alpes-Maritimes, Pinault began his career with Le Mans UC72. He on loan to Angers SCO in the summer of 2006. Pinault joined Clermont Foot from Ligue 1 side Le Mans in June 2008.

Personal life

He was the brother of footballer Thomas Pinault.

Death

Pinault died on 22 January 2009, four days after suffering a heart attack. He had been taken to hospital on 18 January after collapsing at his home and was in an artificial coma until his death.
Pinault played for Clermont two days before his heart attack, in a 2–0 Ligue 2 win over Brest, and recent health checks had not suggested any heart problems.