French-Cape Verdean centre-back Hugo Ozee has joined AS Saint-Priest on a free transfer from Jura Dolois, stepping up to National 1 Group C after two seasons in the French fourth tier.
The 26-year-old defender, born in Marseille and standing at 1.90m, moves after establishing himself as a regular in National 2 Group F, where he made 65 appearances and scored six goals. His switch gives Saint-Priest a tall, right-footed option at the heart of their defence as they prepare for the new campaign.
Ozee arrives without a transfer fee after his spell at Jura Dolois, whom he joined in September 2024 following a brief period without a club. He had previously gained experience abroad with Krumovgrad in Bulgaria’s top flight, featuring in the efbet Liga earlier in his career.
Before his move to Bulgaria, Ozee spent time with Racing CFF and QRM B, building up minutes across the French lower divisions, including National 1 and National 2. He has also appeared in the Coupe de France and in the National 3 set-up with FU Narbonne, progressing steadily through the domestic pyramid.
Originally developed in the Marseille area with clubs including USM Endoume and youth sides at SC Air Bel and Mazargues, Ozee now makes the step into National 1 with Saint-Priest, who have added him as a permanent signing ahead of the 2026-27 season.
