About Paul Joly

Paul Joly (born 7 June 2000) is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for German 2. Bundesliga club 1. FC Kaiserslautern on loan from Auxerre.

A youth product of Muides, Blois Football 41, and Lorient before joining the reserves Amiens in 2018. He signed his first professional contract with Auxerre on 18 October 2020. He made his professional debut with Auxerre in a 3–1 Coupe de France loss to LOSC Lille on 18 December 2021.