Ilyes Housni

Ilyes Housni (born 14 May 2005) is a French professional footballer plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain.[1]

Ilyes Housni
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-05-14) 14 May 2005
Place of birth Créteil, France
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Paris Saint-Germain
Number 37
Youth career
2010–2011 CSM Bonneuil Football
2011–2014 Créteil
2014–2016 Racing Club de Joinville
2016–2017 Paris FC
2017–2019 AS Jeunesse Aubervilliers
2019– Paris Saint-Germain
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Paris Saint-Germain 1 (0)
International career‡
2021 France U17 2 (0)
2022– France U18 3 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 February 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 25 September 2022

Early career

Ilyes Housni was born in Créteil, Île-de-France.[2][3] He played with several clubs of the region, from Créteil in his home town to AS Jeunesse Aubervilliers,[4] including spells at Paris FC and RC Joinville.[2] He entered the Paris Saint-Germain Academy in 2019, soon becoming a great prospect of the club, along players such as Ismaël Gharbi.[4][5]

Club career

Housni first made headlines with PSG's under-19s on 1 October 2022, scoring a double hat-trick against Reims in the Championnat National U19, as his side won 9–0 at home.[2][6] Four days later, he proved to be also decisive in the UEFA Youth League, scoring the only goal of a 1–0 away win to Benfica, against a side that included most of the players that won the previous edition.[7][3]

On 21 December 2022, Housni scored his first two goals with Paris Saint-Germain's senior team in a 3–1 friendly win over Quevilly-Rouen at the Camp des Loges.[8] He signed his first professional contract with PSG on 30 December, committing to a deal until 30 June 2026.[9] On 6 January 2023, Housni made his professional debut during a 3–1 away Coupe de France win over Châteauroux, coming on as a late replacement for Carlos Soler.[10][11] He made his Ligue 1 debut as a substitute in a 3–1 defeat away to Monaco on 11 February.[12]

International career

Eligible for the Morocco national team through his origins, Housni is a youth international for France, making his debut for the France under-17s in August 2021.[13] In September 2022, he played the Tournoi de Limoges with the France under-18s, scoring goals against Scotland and Poland.[14][15]

Style of play

An offensive-minded player, Housni is able to play in most positions of the attack, mainly playing as a centre-forward or a left-winger during his time at the PSG Academy.[5]

From an early age, he has been described as a player with great pace and execution, a smart forward good at attacking spaces and the depth of the field.[2][5]

Career statistics
As of match played 11 February 2023[1]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Paris Saint-Germain 2022–23 Ligue 1 1010000020
Career total 1010000020

    References
    1. Ilyes Housni at Soccerway
    2. Quarez, Benjamin (5 October 2022). "Youth League : Ilyes Housni, la nouvelle attraction du PSG". Le Parisien (in French). Retrieved 7 October 2022. Pas vraiment une surprise. Plus une confirmation. « Physiquement, il n'était pas le plus aguerri, mais il avait déjà cette intelligence dans les déplacements, de la précision et une grande rapidité d'exécution », note Samy Guenfoud, qui l'a entraîné à Joinville des U 9 aux U 11, puis à la Jeunesse d'Aubervilliers avant son entrée au PSG en 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
    3. Chochois, Alexandre (7 October 2022). "Qui est Ilyes Housni, le nouveau crack en pleine bourre du PSG ?". Foot11.com (in French). Retrieved 7 October 2022.
    4. Pereira, Alexis; Saccani, Kevin (26 February 2020). "Le PSG découvre avec bonheur les jeunes attaquants Ismaël Gharbi et Ilyes Housni". Foot Mercato (in French). Retrieved 7 October 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
    5. Quarez, Benjamin (21 January 2021). "PSG - El Chadaille Bitshiabu, Gharbi... : 5 jeunes talents à suivre de très près". Goal (in French). Retrieved 7 October 2022.
    6. Pedebos, Julien (1 October 2022). "PSG : carton dingue des U19 et sextuplé d'un buteur parisien !". Onze Mondial (in French). Retrieved 7 October 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
    7. Mechenoua, Marc (5 October 2022). "Youth League : grâce à Housni, le PSG créé la sensation à Benfica". Goal (in French). Retrieved 7 October 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
    8. Ben Berkane, Hanif (21 December 2022). "PSG : Ilyes Housni, la dernière pépite franco-marocaine en attaque". Foot Mercato (in French). Retrieved 21 December 2022.
    9. "Ilyes Housni signs his first professional contract". Paris Saint-Germain F.C. 30 December 2022. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
    10. Nieto, Sébastien (6 January 2023). "Châteauroux-PSG (1-3) : efficaces ou plus maladroits, c'était quand même la soirée des titis". Le Parisien (in French). Retrieved 7 January 2023.
    11. Mahé, Marie (6 January 2023). "Châteauroux 1-3 PSG, Coupe de France, résultat et résumé du match". L'Équipe (in French). Retrieved 7 January 2023.
    12. "Monaco vs. PSG". Soccerway. 11 February 2023. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
    13. "La France U17 de Tchicamboud et Housni s'incline contre l'Espagne". PSG (in French). 19 August 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
    14. "Équipe de France. Quatre U18 tricolores exclus contre la Pologne, le match dégénère et est". Ouest-France (in French). 25 September 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
    15. "Housni buteur avec la France U18 face à l'Écosse". PSG (in French). 23 September 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
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