Kyllian Gasnier (born 30 June 2002) is a French professional footballer who primarily plays as a midfielder for Ligue 2 club Pau FC.

Kyllian Gasnier
Personal information
Full name Kyllian Gasnier
Date of birth (2002-06-30) 30 June 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Paris, France
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Pau
Number 27
Youth career
2011–2014 INF Clairefontaine
2014–2022 Rennes
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2022 Rennes B 24 (9)
2023–2023 Les Herbiers 15 (3)
2023–2024 Niort 11 (4)
2024–0000 Pau 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 August 2024

Club career

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Early career

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Kyllian Gasnier was born in Paris on 30 June 2002 and grew up in Neuilly-sur-Marne. He began his football journey at a young age, training at the INF Clairefontaine before joining the youth ranks of Rennes in 2014.[1]

Gasnier spent several years at Rennes, where he developed alongside talents like Eduardo Camavinga. He played for the U19s and the reserve team but struggled to secure a long-term professional contract. Despite trials in Spain and Portugal, he struggled to secure a contract, leaving him without a club for six months.[1]

Les Herbiers

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In January 2023, Gasnier signed with Les Herbiers in the Championnat National 2. He quickly made an impact, scoring three goals in 15 appearances and helping the team push for promotion. His versatility and technical skills earned him a regular starting spot.[2]

Niort

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Gasnier's performances at Les Herbiers caught the attention of Niort,[3] and he joined them in July 2023.[4] He made an immediate impression,[5] scoring four goals and providing one assist in his first 11 matches.[6] Unfortunately, his season was cut short in November 2023[7] due to a severe knee injury, requiring surgery and an extended rehabilitation period.

Despite his injury, Gasnier has remained optimistic about his return to the pitch.[8] As of early 2024, he was ahead of schedule in his recovery and hoped to contribute to Niort's campaign before the season's end.[9]

Pau FC

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On August 21, Gasnier joined Ligue 2 club Pau FC.[10] Kyllian Gasnier made his debut in Ligue 2 with Pau FC during a match between Grenoble and Pau, which ended in a 1-1 draw on 30 August 2024. Gasnier came on as a substitute, replacing Antoine Mille in the 74th minute.[11][12]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Kylian Gasnier". rougememoire.com (in French). Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  2. ^ "National : Kylian Gasnier signe aux Chamois Niortais". lanouvellerepublique.fr (in French). 26 July 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  3. ^ "National : Kylian Gasnier, prêt à séduire Niort". lanouvellerepublique.fr (in French). 9 August 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  4. ^ BACHELIER, Virginie (24 February 2023). "Football. National 2 : Les Herbiers, le challenge de l'ancien Rennais Kylian Gasnier". Ouest-France.fr (in French). Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  5. ^ JUMEAU, Denis (29 July 2023). "Football – National. Kylian Gasnier, des débuts prometteurs avec les Chamois". Courrier de l'Ouest (in French). Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  6. ^ "National : Kylian Gasnier, le nouvel homme clé des Chamois Niortais ?". lanouvellerepublique.fr (in French). 5 September 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  7. ^ "National : fin de saison pour Kyllian Gasnier aux Chamois Niortais". lanouvellerepublique.fr (in French). 7 November 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  8. ^ "National : Kyllian Gasnier au début d'une longue rééducation". lanouvellerepublique.fr (in French). 6 January 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  9. ^ BAUDRY, Sylvian (11 February 2024). "Football - National. " J'ai un peu d'avance ", lance Kyllian Gasnier, en pleine rééducation à Niort". Courrier de l'Ouest (in French). Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  10. ^ Waymel, Dorian (22 August 2024). "Mercato Ligue 2 - Officiel : le Pau FC recrute un milieu de terrain de Niort". MaLigue2 (in French). Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  11. ^ "Grenoble 1-1 Pau, Ligue 2 : résumé du match (30/08/2024)". L'Équipe (in French). Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  12. ^ "Ligue 2. Le GF38 et Pau se quittent dos à dos". www.ledauphine.com (in French). Retrieved 2 September 2024.
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