Yohan Tavares (born 2 March 1988) is a professional footballer who plays as a central defender for French Ligue 2 club Stade Lavallois.
Over ten seasons, he amassed Portuguese Primeira Liga totals of 244 matches and five goals for Beira-Mar, Estoril, Vitória de Setúbal, Tondela and B-SAD.
After an unassuming spell with Le Mans FC – he only appeared officially with the reserve team – he returned to the land of his parents and joined S.C. Beira-Mar, signing a four-year contract following a successful trial period.
In the 2012 summer transfer window, Tavares signed with Standard Liège of the Belgian Pro League for a reported fee of €2 million, agreeing to a three-year deal.
[9] On 26 July 2013, after having spent the latter part of the season on loan at the club, and after having cancelled his contract with A.C. ChievoVerona,[10] Tavares joined G.D. Estoril Praia on a three-year deal.