Lys Mousset is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Sheffield United and the France national team. He began his career in France, playing for Le Havre and played two seasons in Portugal with Estoril Praia. Mousset moved to England in 2019, joining AFC Bournemouth, before signing for Sheffield United in 2020.
Mousset is a versatile forward who can play in a variety of positions across the attacking line. He is known for his pace, strength, and finishing ability. He has represented France at the youth level, and made his senior debut in 2019.
Born in Montivilliers, France, Mousset began his career at local club FC Montivilliers. He joined Le Havre in 2008, and made his professional debut for the club in 2014. He scored 11 goals in 32 appearances for Le Havre, before joining Estoril Praia in 2016. Mousset scored 14 goals in 40 appearances for Estoril Praia, helping the club to win the Taça da Liga in 2018.
In 2019, Mousset joined AFC Bournemouth for a fee of £10 million. He scored 8 goals in 29 appearances for the club, helping them to avoid relegation from the Premier League. In 2020, Mousset joined Sheffield United for a fee of £10 million. He has scored 10 goals in 50 appearances for Sheffield United, helping them to reach the FA Cup semi-finals in 2021.
Mousset has represented France at youth level, and made his senior debut in 2019. He has scored 2 goals in 4 appearances for the national team. Mousset is eligible to play for Senegal through his parents, but has opted to represent France.
Mousset is a promising young player who has the potential to become a top striker. He is still only 24 years old, and has already shown his quality at both club and international level. He is a valuable asset to Sheffield United, and could help them to achieve success in the future.