Who is Arthur Piedfort ? Arthur Piedfort is a young Belgian midfielder (21 years old, 4 caps) who has been acquired by Auxerre for 5.5 million euros. He was formed at PSV Eindhoven from 8 to 18 years old, as a central defender. It's at Westerlo, from 2023, that he became a true midfielder, box-to-box, with enormous volume.

Why is he important for Auxerre ? Arthur Piedfort has a crucial role to play in the 4-3-3 system of new coach Will Still. He must ensure the heavy succession of Elisha Owusu, the Ghanaian international who left the club for Erzurumspor.

What do the experts say about him ? Issame Charaï, the coach who directed Arthur Piedfort in 2025-2026 at Westerlo, and Gill Swerts, his selector in Espoirs, are convinced of his abilities. They highlight his complete game, his ability to project and score on stoppages.

What is the context of the season ? Auxerre is currently 16th in Ligue 1 with 24 points, 5 wins, 9 draws and 15 losses in 29 matches. The club is 39 points behind the leaders Paris Saint-Germain. The next match of the team is against Lorient away on January 2, 2027.

What do the players say about him ? Kévin Danois, Arthur Piedfort's teammate in midfield, is convinced that the young midfielder will bring a breath of fresh air to the team. Will Still, the new coach, is also enthusiastic about Arthur Piedfort's abilities.