Who is Haiti's goalie? Brazil pose massive challenge for Johny Placide

The task is tall for Haiti on Friday night in Philadelphia.

They will be opposed by powerhouse Brazil in what, on paper, appears to be a massive mismatch.

In a match like this, much like when Cape Verde played Spain, the strongest path to a heroic result for Haiti is in goal.

And so it's time to meet Johny Placide.

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Who is Haiti's goalie?

Johny Placide is the top goalie for Haiti, an all-time legend within their national team program.

Placide is 38 years old now, and he's the captain of the national team.

The sturdy Placide was born in France and came up through the Le Havre academy, eventually reaching Ligue 1.

He also played with Reims in Ligue 1 before beginning a journeyman career.

Placide now plays with Bastia in Ligue 2 in France.

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In his career, Placide has 83 appearances for Haiti's senior national team.

Placide did see time with the French under-21 team, but he never got a senior call-up before deciding instead to play for Haiti.

His biggest moment internationally prior to this World Cup came in the 2019 Gold Cup, when Haiti won its group and reached the semifinals for the first time before being eliminated by Mexico.

Now, Placide takes on Brazil. There won't be a bigger test in his career.

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