#16Goalkeeper

Illan Meslier

Illan Stéphane Meslier

FranceAge26Goalkeeper

Market Value€8.00m

Leeds United· Premier League

Played

Goals

Assists

Yellow Cards

Red Cards

90min blocks

Position

Goalkeeper

Main Position

Goalkeeper

Date of Birth

2000-03-02(26)

Height

1,97

Preferred Foot

left

Place of Birth

Lorient

Citizenship

France

Contract & Agent

Joined

2020-07-27

Contract Until

2026-06-30

Last Extension

2021-08-13

Market Value

€8.00m

Last Updated

2026-06-03

Honours

English 2nd tier champion ×2

Career Achievements

Meslier has won the English second-tier championship twice, helping Leeds United secure promotion to the Premier League in 2020. He has also been recognized as one of the top young goalkeepers in English football.

Biography

Illan Meslier is a French goalkeeper who began his professional career at Lorient before joining Leeds United in 2020. He quickly established himself as the club's first-choice goalkeeper and played a key role in their promotion to the Premier League in 2020. Meslier has since become a regular in the Premier League, known for his composure and shot-stopping abilities.

Playing Style

Meslier is a modern goalkeeper known for his excellent reflexes and shot-stopping, particularly in one-on-one situations. He is comfortable with the ball at his feet and often initiates attacks with accurate long passes. However, he can occasionally be prone to lapses in concentration and decision-making under pressure.

Market Value History

Season Stats (Premier League 2)

All seasons (44)

Season	Comp	Apps	YC	RC	Min
25/26	Premier League 2	2	0	0	180
25/26	Premier League	0	0	0	0
25/26	FA Cup	0	0	0	0
25/26	EFL Cup	0	0	0	0
24/25	Championship	39	0	0	3510
24/25	FA Cup	0	0	0	0
24/25	EFL Cup	0	0	0	0
23/24	Championship Play-Offs	3	0	0	270
23/24	Championship	44	3	1	3923
23/24	FA Cup	3	0	0	300
23/24	EFL Cup	0	0	0	0
22/23	Premier League	34	3	0	3060
22/23	International Friendlies	3	0	0	270
22/23	FA Cup	3	0	0	270
22/23	EFL Cup	1	0	0	90
21/22	UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying	9	0	0	810
21/22	Premier League	38	2	0	3385
21/22	International Friendlies	0	0	0	0
21/22	FA Cup	1	0	0	90
21/22	EFL Cup	3	0	0	300
2023	UEFA Under-21 Euro	0	0	0	0
2021	UEFA Under-21 Euro	1	0	0	90
2019	U20 World Cup	2	0	0	180
2018	UEFA Under-19 Euro	0	0	0	0
2017	U17 World Cup	0	0	0	0
20/21	Premier League	35	0	0	3150
20/21	FA Cup	0	0	0	0
20/21	EFL Cup	0	0	0	0
19/20	UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying	0	0	0	0
19/20	Championship	10	0	0	900
19/20	Ligue 2	0	0	0	0
19/20	FA Cup	1	0	0	90
19/20	EFL Cup	0	0	0	0
18/19	UEFA EURO U19 Championship Qualifiers	2	0	0	180
18/19	International Friendlies	2	0	0	180
18/19	Coupe de la Ligue	2	0	0	180
18/19	Coupe de France	0	0	0	0
18/19	Ligue 2	28	4	0	2520
18/19	Championnat National 2 - Groupe C	1	0	0	90
17/18	UEFA EURO U19 Championship Qualifiers	0	0	0	0
17/18	International Friendlies	2	0	0	180
17/18	Championnat National 2 - Groupe D	16	0	0	1440
16/17	Coupe Gambardella	1	0	0	90
16/17	Championnat National 2 - Groupe A	0	0	0	0