Yanis Cimignani (born 22 January 2002) is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Ajaccio. Career Early years Born in Lyon, France, Cimignani grew up in Ghisonaccia on the island of Corsica. He joined the main club of his commune, US Ghisonaccia at only three years old and played there until he was eleven. He then joined Bastia where he stayed for three years but was forced to leave the club due to the demotion of the club to Championnat National 3 and as a result losing their academy licence. Cimignani was then contracted by Ajaccio, joining their youth setup in 2015. Ajaccio On 31 January 2020, Cimignani signed his first professional contract with Ajaccio. Cimignani made his professional debut with Ajaccio in a 1-0 loss to Châteauroux on 22 August 2020. Personal life Cimignani was born in France to a Corsican-father and Burkinabè mother. References External links Yanis Cimignani at AC Ajaccio 2002 births Living people French people of Corsican descent French sportspeople of Burkinabé descent French footballers Footballers from Lyon Footballers from Corsica Association football midfielders Ligue 1 players Ligue 2 players Championnat National 2 players Championnat National 3 players SC Bastia players AC Ajaccio players