Lilian Brassier Explained

Lilian Brassier
Birth Name:Lilian Montague Brassier
Birth Date:1999 11, df=yes
Birth Place:Argenteuil, France
Height:1.86 m
Position:Centre-back
Currentclub:Marseille (on loan from Brest)
Clubnumber:20
Youthyears1:2006–2010
Youthclubs1:Val-d'Argenteuil
Youthyears2:2010–2013
Youthclubs2:RFC Argenteuil
Youthyears3:2013–2017
Youthclubs3:Rennes
Years1:2017–2021
Clubs1:Rennes II
Caps1:43
Goals1:2
Years2:2019–2020
Clubs2:Valenciennes (loan)
Caps2:24
Goals2:0
Years3:2020–2021
Clubs3:Brest (loan)
Caps3:11
Goals3:1
Years4:2021–
Clubs4:Brest
Caps4:97
Goals4:4
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:Marseille (loan)
Caps5:9
Goals5:0
Nationalyears1:2018
Nationalteam1:France U19
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2017–2019
Nationalteam2:France U20
Nationalcaps2:5
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:21:13, 8 November 2024 (UTC)

Lilian Montague Brassier (born 2 November 1999) is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Ligue 1 club Marseille, on loan from Brest.

Club career

Rennes

On 20 June 2019, Brassier signed a professional contract with Rennes and immediately went on loan with Valenciennes.[1]

Valenciennes

He made his professional debut with Valenciennes in a 1–1 Ligue 2 tie with Nancy on 2 August 2019.[2]

Brest

In 2020, Brassier signed for Brest on loan with an option to buy if the club stayed up in Ligue 1.[3] On 13 March 2021, he scored his first Ligue 1 goal in a 3–1 defeat against Marseille.[4] His loan deal was made permanent after Brest secured safety on the final matchday of the season.[5]

In the 2023–24 season, he contributed to his club's impressive campaign,[6] as they secured a third-place finish in the league and first ever qualification to the UEFA Champions League.[7]

Olympique Marseille

On 3 July 2024, Brassier signed with Olympique Marseille on loan with an option to buy.[8]

International career

Born in France, Brassier is of Togolese descent.[9] He is a youth international for France.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Rennes II2016–17CFA 22020
2017–18CFA 2250250
2018–19National 3162162
Total432432
Valenciennes (loan)2019–20Ligue 22402010270
Brest (loan)2020–21Ligue 111120131
Brest2021–22Ligue 131130341
2022–23Ligue 136020380
2023–24Ligue 130320323
Total974701044
Marseille (loan)2024–25Ligue 1900090
Career total18471101000001967

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lilian Brassier to join Valenciennes on loan | Get French Football News. www.getfootballnewsfrance.com.
  2. Web site: Valenciennes vs. Nancy - 2 August 2019 - Soccerway. Soccerway.
  3. Web site: Stade Brestois. Lilian Brassier prêté avec option d’achat par le Stade Rennais . Ouest-France . fr . 5 October 2020 .
  4. Web site: Marseille 3–1 Brest . ESPN . 13 March 2021 .
  5. Web site: Stade Brestois. Lilian Brassier prêté avec option d'achat par le Stade Rennais. 9 June 2021. Ouest-France. fr.
  6. Web site: Entwistle . Luke . What is the secret of Brest’s surprise success? Stability and experience . The Guardian . 17 February 2024 .
  7. Web site: Brest secures final automatic Champions League spot in French league, PSG wins without Mbappé . The Washington Post . 19 May 2024 .
  8. Web site: Lilian Brassier in Blue and White . . 3 July 2024 .
  9. Web site: Foot Togo : Zoom sur le Franco-Togolais Lilian Brassier. Kelly. Akoesso. 30 September 2020.