Columbus Crew Acquire Midfielder Hugo Picard from En Avant Guingamp
July 14, 2025 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Columbus Crew SC News Release
COLUMBUS - The Columbus Crew have acquired midfielder Hugo Picard from French Ligue 2 side En Avant Guingamp. Picard joins the Crew as part of Major League Soccer's U22 Initiative and will occupy an international roster spot pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P-1 Visa. The 22-year-old is under contract through the 2028 season with a Club option for 2029.
"We are excited to welcome Hugo to Columbus," said Crew General Manager Issa Tall. "Hugo is a dynamic player who possesses a tremendous work ethic. His tactical acumen and ability in the final third will help continue to elevate the level of our team. We believe Hugo has the tools to thrive within our environment and will be able to contribute meaningfully to our Club's success, both now and in the future. We look forward to integrating him into our system and supporting his continued development as a member of the Black & Gold."
Picard comes to the Black & Gold after appearing in 32 matches during the 2024-25 Ligue 2 season. He scored three goals and added eight assists, including a three-assist showcase in a 4-1 win over Annecy on Jan. 10 while guiding his side to the Ligue 1 Promotion Playoffs. In total, he appeared in 92 League 2 matches and registered eight goals and 13 assists since joining Guingamp in 2022.
A FC Nantes youth product, Picard moved to Guingamp's Academy in 2019. He scored one goal in 15 matches for the second team before making his professional debut at 19 years old in October 2022.
TRANSACTION: Columbus Crew acquire midfielder Hugo Picard as a U22 Initiative Player for an undisclosed transfer fee from French Ligue 2 side En Avant Guingamp on July 14, 2025. His contract with the Crew is guaranteed through 2028 with a Club option for 2029.
Name: Hugo Picard
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5'6"
Born: May 9, 2003, in Cholet, France
Citizenship: France
Acquired: Transferred to Columbus Crew on July 14, 2025
Previous Experience: Guingamp (2022-25)
Major League Soccer Stories from July 14, 2025
- FC Cincinnati Look to Rebound against Inter Miami CF - FC Cincinnati
- Chicago Fire FC Weekly Update - Chicago Fire FC
- U.S. Men's National Team Returns to DICK's Sporting Goods Park for First Time Since 2017 - Colorado Rapids
- Lionel Messi Named MLS Player of the Matchday Presented by Michelob Ultra for Matchdays 23 and 24 - Inter Miami CF
- New York City FC Transfers Defender Birk Risa to Molde FK - New York City FC
- Columbus Crew Acquire Midfielder Hugo Picard from En Avant Guingamp - Columbus Crew SC
- Djordje Mihailovic and Andreas Maxsø Named to Team of the Matchday - Colorado Rapids
- Bombino and Dreyer Named to MLS Team of the Matchday 24 - San Diego FC
- Messi Named to MLS Team of the Matchday - Inter Miami CF
- San Diego FC Hosts Toronto FC for First-Ever Meeting at Snapdragon Stadium - San Diego FC
- Keys to the Match: Back on the Road - New York City FC
- Sporting KC Weekly - Sporting Kansas City
- Columbus Crew Reach New Loan Agreement for Andrés Herrera - Columbus Crew SC
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Columbus Crew SC Stories
- Columbus Crew Suffers 3-0 Setback to Nashville SC
- Columbus Crew Launch "The Heritage Kit" During Club's 30th Season Celebration
- Columbus Crew Acquire Midfielder Hugo Picard from En Avant Guingamp
- Columbus Crew Reach New Loan Agreement for Andrés Herrera
- Columbus Crew Take Down FC Cincinnati
