Kyllian Antonio (born 8 January 2008) is a French professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ligue 1 club Lens.
Club career
Born in Champigny-sur-Marne, in the south-east of Paris' inner ring, Antonio is a youth product of US Torcy, from he joined the INF Clairefontaine in 2021.
In June 2023, he signed with Lens, where he soon started playing with the under-19, in the domestic competition and the UEFA Youth League.
The following season, he started playing with the National 3 reserve, before being first selected in the Ligue 1 squad by Will Still in October 2024. He subsequently extended its contract with the club in March 2025.
On 30 March 2025, injuries from Juma Bah and Jonathan Gradit prompted Still to start Antonio in the derby against Lille, making his professional debut with this 0–1 Ligue 1 away defeat. In the 83 minutes he played, despite some putting himself under pressure early on, he managed to put on a promising performance, earning him praises from his manager.
International career
Antonio is a youth international for France, having played for the under-16 and under-17.
Style of play
Antonio was described by Will Still as a very smart, mobile and fast player with a very good reading of the game, clean and calm with the ball at his feet.
References
External links
- Kyllian Antonio at Soccerway
- Kyllian Antonio at the French Football Federation (in French)
