Djylian N'Guessan (born 30 August 2008) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger for club Brest, on loan from club Saint-Étienne. He has agreed to join club Liverpool in January 2027.
Club career
AS Saint-Étienne A product of the AS Saint-Étienne academy, he played for their U17 side during the 2022–23 season at the age of 14. He signed his first professional contract with Saint-Etienne in November 2024. He made his professional debut at the age of 16, coming on as a substitute for Saint-Étienne in a 3–1 Ligue 1 win against Stade de Reims on 4 January 2025. Following a second substitute appearance the subsequent week against PSG, he made his first start for Saint-Étienne against FC Nantes on 19 January 2025.
Liverpool On 4 September 2026, N'Guessan agreed to join Liverpool from January 2027 under a pre‑contract deal, with the transfer fee reported at £4.3m including add-ons. He will spend the rest of the season on loan at Brest.
International career N'Guessan was born in France to an Ivorian mother and French father. He is a France youth international, having represented his country up to the under-17 level.
Honours France U17 UEFA European Under-17 Championship runner-up: 2025
Individual UEFA European Under-17 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2025
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