About Maël Illien
Born 1990. Maël Illien is a French association football player.
Maël Illien (born 30 August 1990) is a French footballer who plays as a midfielder for Stade Briochin.
Early life
Illien is a native of Brittany, France.
Education
Illien obtained a diploma in marketing.
Career
Illien started his career with French side En Avant Guingamp B but left due to physical problems. In 2012, he signed for French side US Concarneau, where he was regarded as one of the club's most important players. In 2020, he signed for French side Stade Briochin. He was regarded as one of the club's most important players. He then suffered a knee injury while playing for them.
Style of play
Illien mainly operates as a midfielder and has been described as a "generous and altruistic midfielder, particularly at ease as a sentry in front of the defense". He has received comparison to Dutch international Frank Rijkaard.
Personal life
Illien has enjoyed playing tennis.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Maël Illien?
French footballer (born 1990)
When was Maël Illien born?
Maël Illien was born on 30 August 1990.
What is Maël Illien's occupation?
Maël Illien is an association football player.
What nationality is Maël Illien?
Maël Illien is French.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Maël Illien. https://biography.guide/mael-illien/
MLA: "Maël Illien." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mael-illien/.
Chicago: "Maël Illien." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mael-illien/.
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