Leicester City is looking for a central defender and may have found the ideal candidate in Lilian Brassier. The French centre-back, currently on loan at Marseille from Ligue 1 club Brest, has been linked with the Foxes as they seek to strengthen their defense.
Brassier has featured 10 times for Marseille, who are currently competing with Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1, and could be a valuable addition to Ruud van Nistelrooy’s defensive setup.
But who exactly is Lilian Brassier? Here’s everything Leicester City fans need to know about the 25-year-old French youth international.
Lilian Brassier: Profile
Age and Birthplace
Born on November 2, 1999, in Argenteuil, France, Brassier is of Togolese descent but has represented France at the youth level.
Height
Standing at 6ft 1 inch (1.88m), Brassier is considered an average height for a centre-back.
Position
Although he primarily plays as a centre-back, Brassier is versatile and can also operate as a left-back, thanks to his left-footed playing style.
Playing Style
Brassier is known for his aggressive defending, often pressing high up the pitch to intercept balls. On the ball, he prefers playing long passes, which could benefit Leicester’s wide players like Facundo Buonanotte, Stephy Mavididi, and Bilal El Khannouss.
One of his standout attributes is his pace and ability to make crucial last-ditch tackles, a characteristic that could help address Leicester’s defensive speed issues.
Career Stats
Club Career
Rennes B: 43 appearances, 2 goals
Valenciennes (loan): 27 appearances, 0 goals, 3 assists
Brest: 117 appearances, 5 goals, 1 assist
Marseille (loan): 10 appearances, 0 goals, 0 assists
International Career
France U19: 1 appearance, 0 goals
France U20: 5 appearances, 0 goals
Career Journey
Brassier began his career at Rennes, where he signed his first professional contract in 2019. He was immediately loaned to Valenciennes FC, but never made a senior appearance for Rennes.
Afterward, he moved to Brest, where he became a regular starter and earned over 100 appearances. His strong performances led to his loan move to Marseille, which includes an option to buy.
