Basile L’Huillier - ATHLETIC USA

Introduction
Basile L'HUILLIER

My objective is to invest on my academic studies and continue playing national level soccer. I have the experience and motivation to work hard in both required attributes to leave an impact on the college team I represent. I’m looking forward acquiring outstanding skills for my future professional career while enjoying playing soccer at the best possible level, proudly representing my college. I started my soccer career in Belgium with U8 and played 3 years at top national level with USG. Moved to France in 2022 and plays with FC Lyon since then in French top level U16 R1, D1 U17 and R2 level U18. Won 8 tournaments in Belgium with my different teams. Currently running semi-final in French GLM Cup.

Sport

Soccer

Country

France

Gender

Male

Placement year

2025

Year of Birth

2007

Information on Basile L'HUILLIER

Academic achievements

High School graduation : June 2025
GPA : 3.7
Major : Engineering

SAT : pending
DUOLINGO : 115

Athletic performances

Position: Wing player (usually RW). I can play any position: right back, midfield wing (my preferred in a 3-5-2 composition for instance).
Club : FC Lyon
Division: U18 R2
5’8 ft and 143 lbs

Athletic achievements

Season 2024/2025 :
Starter, and plays 90′ all the games
4 goals
9 assists
3 penalties
3-4 free kick per game
December 15th 2024, 64th final of the Gambardella Cup

Leader in French Under 17 D1 2024 with FC Lyon
Rank 8 French Under 16 Regional 1 in 2023 with FC Lyon (best FR U16 league)
Iris Elite Champion 2021 with Crossing Schaerbeek (Belgian 2^nd division)
Iris Champion 2019 & 2020 with Royal Ixelles Sporting Club (Belgian Brussels division)
National League Belgium 2016-2017-2018 with Union Saint-Gilloise.

Interview

What makes you different?

I’m an easy-going young man, interested in others, and with rather strong friendships. I’m not selfish at all, which is appreciated from my friends and partners, both to work in groups and provide goal assists. I’m also adaptable, as I had to change several time of soccer team and school due to my family moving here and there in Europe (Paris, Brussels, Lyon – France & Belgium).

Why do you want to play in the U.S college system?

Football (soccer) is my passion, and I want to combine both soccer and studies. In the various teams I played in, the mood wasn’t always great, with players from different schools and diverted interests. Besides, my few high school experiences where I played some tournaments with my school partners were enjoyable: I did probably play my best games, and we had great mood playing together between 2 classes. Therefore, I look forward playing with fellow students representing my college and sharing same interests.

College goals

I’m interested in science and would like to obtain a strong diploma in that area, once I’ll have found the best fit within Science, after first generic degrees. Having a US diploma and become completely bilingual would allow me to start a professional career, while still competing in soccer at high level.

Soccer and Life goals

Pathway for being a professional player is long and hard, and I still believe I can achieve it. Since I’m a little boy, I enjoy playing soccer and dream about becoming professional. Whilst keep on dreaming, it’s important to me to master my life and therefore graduate in science from a good university, allowing me to find a job in a domain I like, either after graduating… or after a soccer professional career !

Additional information

Very good skills in various sports : cross (2^nd place in Brussels’ competition in 2016), best VMA/MAS (Maximum Aerobic Speed) of my team in 2024, competition ski level, ranked in tennis (30/1 FR  3.0 in USA).
Open to travel and live abroad: born in France, lived 9 years in Belgium, studied German and followed bilingual classes.
Obtained my brevet at Lycée Français de Bruxelles, Belgium, german international section, with highest distinction in 2022.