From Mirebalais to 4th Place in the France Football Ballon d'Or, the Journey of Melchie Dumornay

After winning everything in Haiti with AS Tigresse, the native of Mirebalais, born on August 17, 2003, was transferred in 2021 to Stade de Reims (France) and committed to OL Lyonnes in 2023. The one who continues to win individual and collective titles, is still making waves this year. Let’s revisit the journey of the Haitian gem who took only two seasons to become the main face of French women's football and to secure 4th place in the France Football Ballon d’Or ranking!

The little girl was born and raised in Mirebalais where she learned to kick a ball, barefoot, against boys bigger than her. She has now become a global star. To achieve this, Corventina was taken to the Camp Nou Sports Centre (Croix-des-Bouquets) by coach Jean-Claude Josaphat. Physically smaller than other young players, the coaches at the center hesitated to keep her. Wilner Lamarre, who passed away in 2023, had the clear vision to advise his colleagues to follow Corventina before making any decision.