Vincent Bessat (born 3 May 1985) is a French former professional footballer who played primarily as a right‑back or right‑winger.
Early life and youth career
Bessat was born in Montfermeil, Seine-Saint-Denis, France. He began his football development in the youth academy of Stade Rennais, where he progressed through the club's junior ranks.
Senior club career
| Years | Club | Appearances (Goals) |
|---|---|---|
| 2005–2008 | Vannes OC | 92 (5) |
| 2008–2010 | Nîmes Olympique | 73 (9) |
| 2010–2012 | Stade Brestois 29 | 68 (6) |
| 2012–2015 | OGC Nice | 79 (2) |
| 2015–2016 | Standard Liège (Belgium) | 29 (1) |
| 2016–2020 | Angers SCO | 107 (4) |
Bessat made his professional debut with Vannes OC in Ligue 2. He subsequently established himself as a regular starter at Nîmes Olympique and Stade Brestois 29, earning a move to Ligue 1 side OGC Nice in 2012. After three seasons with Nice, he transferred to Belgian Pro League club Standard Liège in 2015. In January 2016, Bessat returned to France, signing with Angers SCO, where he remained until 2020.
International career
Bessat has not been capped by the senior French national team. There are no records of appearances for France at youth international levels.
Playing style
Known for his pace and versatility on the right flank, Bessat was capable of operating both as an attacking winger and as a defensive full‑back, providing width and crossing ability for his teams.
Later career and retirement
Details of Bessat’s activities following his departure from Angers SCO in 2020 are not widely documented in reliable sources. As of the latest available information, he has not been registered with a professional club, suggesting he may have retired from active competition.
Personal life
Publicly available information about Bessat’s personal life, including education, family, or post‑football endeavors, is limited.
References
Information compiled from publicly available football databases, club announcements, and match records.