Marlee Francois

Last updated

Marlee Francois
Personal information
Full name Marlee Jean Francois
Date of birth (2002-12-29) 29 December 2002 (age 21)
Place of birth Sydney, Australia
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Bristol City
Number 36
Youth career
Camden Tigers
2013–2019 Fulham
2019–2021 Bristol City
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2021–2024 Bristol City 0 (0)
2021 → Bath City (loan) 4 (0)
International career‡
2021–2023 Australia U23 6 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:30 2 July 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12:30 10 March 2024 (UTC)

Marlee Francois (born 29 December 2002) is an Australian professional footballer who last played as a midfielder for EFL Championship club Bristol City.

Contents

Early life

Francois was born and raised in Campbelltown, New South Wales, to a Mauritian father and an English mother. [1] His family moved to England in 2013 after he and his brother, Tyrese Francois, signed for Fulham Academy. Francois left Fulham in February 2019 to join Bristol City. [2] [3]

Club career

Bristol City

Francois signed a professional contract with Bristol City in March 2021. [4] On 20 July 2021, Francois scored against Bristol City in a friendly match for Portsmouth after he was granted permission to feature for the opposition due to the low numbers in Portsmouth's match squad. It was dubbed the "Shortest loan in history." [5] The next month Francois joined Bath City F.C. on a short-term loan. [6]

Francois signed a two-year contract extension with the option of a further year with Bristol City in August 2022. [7] After 14-months sidelined with injury, Francois made his first-team debut, appearing as a substitute, in a FA Cup tie against West Brom on 28 January 2023. [8]

In July 2023, Francois was included in the Bristol City first-team squad on a pre-season training camp in Austria. [9] He was released by Bristol City at the end of the 2023-24 season. [10]

International career

Francois is eligible to represent England, Australia or Mauritius internationally. [11] He made his debut for the Australian under-23 team as a substitute on 2 June 2021 against Ireland under-21s. [12] He scored his only goal for Australia U-23s in June 2023 against Mexico U-23s. [13]

Career statistics

As of match played 28 February 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeague FA Cup EFL Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bristol City 2021–22 [14] Championship 000000—00
2022–23 [15] Championship002000—20
Total002000—20
Bath City (loan)2021–22 [16] National League South 4000—0040
Career total4020000060

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Matty James</span> English footballer

Matthew Lee James is an English professional footballer who last played for Championship club Bristol City. His regular position is in midfield, but he can play in defence when required. James began his career with Manchester United, where his brother Reece also came through the youth ranks, but left the club for a spell on loan at Preston North End before joining Leicester City on a permanent basis in 2012.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jamie Paterson (footballer, born 1991)</span> English footballer

Jamie Charles Stuart Paterson is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward. He can operate as both a winger and forward for EFL Championship club Swansea City.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bobby Decordova-Reid</span> Jamaican footballer (born 1993)

Bobby Armani Decordova-Reid is a professional footballer who plays as a forward or left winger for Premier League club Fulham. Born in England, he represents the Jamaica national team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ryan Williams (soccer, born 1993)</span> Australian soccer player (born 1993)

Ryan Dale Williams is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Indian Super League club Bengaluru.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Matt Smith (footballer, born 1989)</span> English footballer

Mathieu James Patrick Smith is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL League Two club Salford City.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Joe Bryan</span> English footballer (born 1993)

Joseph Edward Bryan is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back for EFL Championship club Millwall.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nathaniel Chalobah</span> English footballer (born 1994)

Nathaniel Nyakie Chalobah is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for the EFL Championship club West Bromwich Albion. Born in Sierra Leone, he has represented the England national team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">George Saville</span> Northern Ireland international footballer (born 1993)

George Alan Saville is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL Championship club Millwall and the Northern Ireland national team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cauley Woodrow</span> English footballer (born 1994)

Cauley Woodrow is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Luton Town.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Connor Roberts (footballer, born 1995)</span> Welsh footballer

Connor Richard John Roberts is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a right-back for EFL Championship club Leeds United on loan from Premier League club Burnley, and the Wales national team.

Robert Joseph Andrew Dickie is an English professional footballer who plays for Championship club Bristol City, as a defender. He has represented England at U19 level.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Connor Lemonheigh-Evans</span> Welsh footballer

Connor Lemonheigh-Evans is a Welsh footballer who plays for EFL League Two club Stockport County.

Tyrese Campbell is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Stoke City.

Aden William James Baldwin is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for League Two club Notts County.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">George Tanner (English footballer)</span> English footballer

George Tanner is an English professional footballer who plays for Bristol City as a full-back.

Tyrese Jay Francois is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a central or defensive midfielder for Danish Superliga side Vejle Boldklub, on loan from Premier League club Fulham.

Nico Diago Gordon is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for MLS Next Pro club North Texas SC. Gordon began his career in his native England with Birmingham City, making his Football League debut in June 2020. He spent the first half of the 2023–24 season on loan at National League club Solihull Moors before joining North Texas SC in February 2024. In international football, Gordon represents the Montserrat national team.

Dylan James Ryan is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Wollongong Wolves FC.

Dylan Wesley Nkongape Kadji is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Aldershot Town, on loan from Bristol City of the EFL Championship.

Olly Thomas is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL Championship club Bristol City.

References

  1. ↑ Lewis, Dave (10 March 2021). "Brotherly shove: Aussie siblings Tyrese, Marlee battling for Olympic call-ups". SBS Sport. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  2. ↑ Davidson, John (12 February 2019). "Meet the Aussie teen brothers wanted by European clubs". SBS Sport. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  3. ↑ Thomas, Josh (5 March 2021). "Tyrese and Marlee Francois: The Australian brothers making waves in England | Sporting News Australia". Sporting News. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  4. ↑ "Francois signs new deal". BCFC.co.uk.
  5. ↑ "'Shortest loan in history?' - Aussie youngster Marlee Francois scores bizarre equaliser after pre-game club swap". Sporting News.
  6. ↑ "FRANCOIS COMPLETES LOAN MOVE TO TWERTON PARK". BCFC.co.uk.
  7. ↑ "Bristol City youngster eyes first-team breakthrough after penning two-year contract extension". Bristol Post.
  8. ↑ Lewis, Dave (3 March 2023). "'It was unreal': Aussie kid's taste of high life against Manchester City". FTBL. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  9. ↑ Piercy, James (3 July 2023). "Bristol City leave defensive duo at home as Nigel Pearson takes 11 U21 talents to Austria". Bristol Post. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  10. ↑ Cork, Tristan (11 May 2024). "Bristol City release midfielder Matty James as retained list published". Bristol Post. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  11. ↑ "Brotherly shove: Aussie siblings Tyrese, Marlee battling for Olympic call-ups". sbs.com.au.
  12. ↑ "OLYROOS PLAYER RATINGS VS REPUBLIC OF IRELAND U/21". ftbl.com.au.
  13. ↑ Lynch, Joey (13 June 2023). "Australia shock Mexico to seal Maurice Revello Tournament semifinal berth". espn. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  14. ↑ "Games played by Marlee Francois in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  15. ↑ "Games played by Marlee Francois in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  16. ↑ "M. Francois: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 28 January 2023.


This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.