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)
Caps5:0
Goals5:0
Nationalyears1:2018
Nationalteam1:France U19
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2017–2019
Nationalteam2:France U20
Nationalcaps2:5
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:02:22, 20 May 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.

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.