Profile
Athletic French right-back with 82 Bundesliga appearances and 16 Europa League outings at SC Freiburg before a €5.8M move to PSV Eindhoven in July 2025. Primarily a right-back who can deputise at centre-back or right midfield. Known for overlapping runs, powerful crossing (25–30% accuracy), and defensive solidity in a high-pressing system. Won Olympic silver with France U23 in 2024, scoring the decisive group-stage winner vs Guinea.
T3 Status
0/16 T3 metrics validated. All physical, mobility, and micro-technical assessments are pending video scout review. Player has a documented muscle injury history (Sep–Oct 2025 layoff) — T3 physical metrics should be flagged as high-variance until validated. Cross-reference sprint mechanics, deceleration patterns, and recovery between high-intensity runs.
Empire FGA Verdict
PROXY FGA 7.3 — Extensive Tier 1 data from Bundesliga, Europa League, and Eredivisie validates a reliable, athletic right-back profile. Limited goal/assist output (2G, 3A in 21 Eredivisie apps) and squad-player status at PSV (13 starts, 8 subs) cap the absolute score. High ceiling if T3 validates elite athleticism and crossing consistency. Muscle injury history is the primary risk factor.
Sildillia joined PSV as the club's fifth summer signing on a five-year deal (€5.8M + add-ons). He made his competitive debut in the Eredivisie opening weeks and has accumulated 21 league appearances (1,264 minutes) with 2 goals and 3 assists. His first PSV goal came on 22 March 2026 vs Telstar (47'). He also featured in 4 Champions League matches including the away fixture at Newcastle (yellow card, 34'). Competes with Sergiño Dest for the starting right-back role under Peter Bosz.
Technical
Mental
Physical
Tier 1 Sources
Tier 2 Composites
FGA Breakdown
Top 10 Philosophy Fits
Tactical Archetype
"The Athletic Overlap Engine" — A modern right-back built for high-pressing systems. Sildillia combines Bundesliga-hardened defensive discipline with explosive overlapping runs. Comfortable in a back-four or as a wing-back, he provides width and defensive cover simultaneously. His crossing volume is high (82 attempts in 2023/24) but accuracy remains a development area.
Career Timeline
Career Statistics
| Club | Season | League | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metz II | 2019–20 | Championnat Nat. 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Freiburg II | 2020–22 | Regionalliga / 3. Liga | 52 | 8 | 0 |
| SC Freiburg | 2021–22 | Bundesliga | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| SC Freiburg | 2022–23 | Bundesliga | 27 | 0 | 2 |
| SC Freiburg | 2023–24 | Bundesliga | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| SC Freiburg | 2024–25 | Bundesliga | 21 | 2 | 1 |
| PSV | 2025–26 | Eredivisie | 21 | 2 | 3 |
| Career Total (Senior) | 162 | 14 | 6 | ||
International Register
| National Team | Years | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France U16–U20 | 2018–2022 | 15+ | 0 | 0 |
| France U21 | 2023–2025 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| France Olympic (U23) | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Youth / Olympic | 36+ | 1 | 1 | |
Physical Profile
Injury History
✓ Positive Filters
- 82 Bundesliga appearances — Proven top-5 league durability and tactical maturity
- 16 Europa League apps — Continental experience at knockout stage level
- Olympic Silver 2024 — 5 apps, 1 goal; high-pressure tournament temperament validated
- Versatile profile — Natural RB, comfortable at CB and RM; tactical flexibility for multiple systems
- High crossing volume — 82 crosses in 2023/24; willingness to attack from deep
- Defensive solidity — 33 tackles + 43 clearances in 2022/23 Bundesliga season
- Age curve — 24 years old with 100+ senior apps; entering prime years
- PSV system fit — Peter Bosz high-pressing, width-heavy system suits overlapping profile
- France youth pedigree — U16 through U23; Olympic selection validates athletic ceiling
- Contract security — PSV deal until 2030; long-term club commitment
⚠ Caution Signals
- Squad-player status at PSV — 13 starts, 8 subs in 21 apps; not undisputed starter (competes with Sergiño Dest)
- Muscle injury pattern — Three separate muscular issues since 2024; durability red flag for high-intensity systems
- Limited goal/assist output — 2 goals, 3 assists in 21 Eredivisie apps; modest attacking return for a modern full-back
- Crossing accuracy — ~25–30% completion rate; high volume but low precision
- No senior France caps — U23/Olympic level only; faces competition from Koundé, Dumas, Clauss for senior role
- One-footed — Right-footed only; limited left-foot option reduces inverted flexibility
- Eredivisie defensive test — Less physical than Bundesliga; unknown if defensive dominance translates back to top-5 league
- Red card history — Sent off vs Dortmund (Feb 2023, two yellows); discipline lapse in high-pressure fixtures
✗ Critical Gaps
- All 16 T3 metrics pending — Zero validated video assessments; full scout review required
- Physical metrics high-variance — Muscle injury history invalidates sprint/stamina/acceleration projections until post-injury baseline confirmed
- No top-5 league data since 2025 — Eredivisie is lower defensive intensity; Bundesliga baseline is 6+ months old
- Champions League limited sample — 4 apps; insufficient elite European data for robust projection
- Creative passing unproven — No evidence of line-breaking or playmaking from deep; primarily a defensive outlet
◆ Empire FGA Verdict
PROXY FGA 7.3 — HOLD with T3 validation required. Sildillia is a proven, athletic right-back with extensive Bundesliga and European experience. His move to PSV represents a step into a dominant domestic side where he provides squad depth and tactical flexibility. However, his status as a rotation player (not a guaranteed starter), combined with a recurring muscle injury pattern and modest attacking output, limits his absolute ceiling. The 2024 Olympic silver medal validates his temperament and athleticism at a high level, but scouts must verify post-injury physical metrics before upgrading. Best suited for clubs requiring a reliable, defensively solid right-back in a high-pressing system. Not recommended as a primary creative outlet. Validate T3 before recruitment decision.
Scout Assessment Notes
Physical Identity Card
RB-Specific Focus Areas
- → Overlapping run timing & width creation
- → Cross accuracy under pressure (25–30% baseline)
- → 1v1 defensive duels & recovery pace
- → High-press coordination with winger
- → Sprint mechanics & deceleration (post-injury)
- → Recovery between high-intensity runs