{"id":15727,"date":"2026-05-12T00:22:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T00:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/2026\/05\/12\/haitian-star-melchie-corventina-dumornay-crowned-top-player-in-the-french-womens-league-the-haitian-times\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T00:22:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T00:22:41","slug":"haitian-star-melchie-corventina-dumornay-crowned-top-player-in-the-french-womens-league-the-haitian-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/2026\/05\/12\/haitian-star-melchie-corventina-dumornay-crowned-top-player-in-the-french-womens-league-the-haitian-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Haitian star Melchie \u2018Corventina\u2019 Dumornay crowned top player in the French women\u2019s league – The Haitian Times"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Haitian soccer star Melchie Daelle \u2018Corventua\u2019 Dumornay won the 2025-2026 UNFP Trophy for Best Player in France\u2019s Arkema Premi\u00e8re Ligue after a standout season with Olympique Lyonnais F\u00e9minin. The 22-year-old midfielder beat several top players in the French league to earn one of the country\u2019s highest honors in women\u2019s soccer. During her acceptance speech in Paris, Dumornay thanked Haitians worldwide in Creole, drawing praise from fans online.
Haitian soccer star Melchie Daelle Dumornay won the 2025-2026 Best Player in France\u2019s Arkema Premi\u00e8re Ligue Monday night in Paris, awarded by the National Union of Professional Footballers (UNFP<\/a>). She became the first Haitian athlete\u2014 including both male and female categories\u2014 to receive the prestigious honor in one of the top European soccer leagues.
The 22-year-old midfielder received the award during the Troph\u00e9es UNFP 34th ceremony held at the Palais Brongniart in Paris after a standout season with Olympique Lyonnais, also known as OL Lyonnes.
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In her acceptance speech, Dumornay thanked her teammates and coaching staff at her club and national team for their support, acknowledging that soccer is a team sport. 
\u201cI dedicated this trophy to my teammates and the team staff. Without your support, I wouldn\u2019t be here today,\u201d the Haitian star said.
She also spoke in her native Creole language and thanked Haitians for supporting her throughout her career.
\u201cMesi a tout moun, tout Ayisyen ki toujou ap sipote m. Mwen se yon imaj enspiran nan peyi m. Mesi,\u201d Dumornay said during the ceremony.
The moment quickly drew praise from Haitian fans on social media, many celebrating her decision to speak in Creole on one of French soccer\u2019s biggest stages.
\u201cMelchie Dumornay is the Best Player this season!\u201d wrote Facebook user<\/a> Marie Judith Sainval. \u201cMarch toward the Ballon d\u2019Or.\u201d 
And the Haitian Football Federation (FHF) also celebrated, congratulating the native of Mirebalais. \u201cWomen’s soccer: Big shout out to Melchie!\u201d FHF posted on its Facebook page<\/a>.
\u201cMelchie Da\u00eblle Dumornay continues to shine for Haiti on the international stage with his exceptional talent and determination. The country salutes with great pride the great achievement of this son of the soil, who won the French championship along with the distinction of the best player of the season.\u201d
Dumornay, widely known as \u201cCorventina\u201d among Haitian fans, beat out teammate Tabitha Chawinga, along with Sakina Karchaoui and Romee Leuchter of Paris Saint-Germain F\u00e9minine, and Clara Mat\u00e9o of Paris FC F\u00e9minines.
The award capped another major season for Dumornay, who helped Lyon compete for domestic titles while continuing to establish herself as one of the top young players in women\u2019s soccer.
Dumornay was also selected to the league\u2019s Team of the Year<\/a> and helped Lyon win the Coupe de la Ligue earlier this season.
Dumornay\u2019s rise has continued to draw attention beyond Haiti, with many observers now viewing her as one of the best midfielders in the women\u2019s game.
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