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Lilian 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.[2]

Valenciennes

Brassier with Valenciennes in 2019.

He made his professional debut with Valenciennes in a 1–1 Ligue 2 tie with Nancy on 2 August 2019.[3]

Brest

In 2020, Brassier signed for Brest on loan with an option to buy if the club stayed up in Ligue 1.[4] On 13 March 2021, he scored his first Ligue 1 goal in a 3–1 defeat against Marseille.[5] His loan deal was made permanent after Brest secured safety on the final matchday of the season.[6]

In the 2023–24 season, he contributed to his club's impressive campaign,[7] as they secured a third-place finish in the league and first ever qualification to the UEFA Champions League.[8]

Olympique Marseille

On 3 July 2024, Brassier signed with Olympique Marseille on loan with an option to buy.[9]

International career

Born in France, Brassier is of Togolese descent.[10] He is a youth international for France.

References

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