SWOS 2016/2017
SWOS 2016/2017

GUILLAUME GILLET
GUILLAUME GILLET
Belgium flag
Number
#7
Nationality
Belgium
Team
NANTES (France)
Coach
RENE GIRARD
Position
M (Midfielder)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
6 0 2 7 1 1 0 17 2.8 £600k

Guillaume Gillet

  • Full name: Guillaume Gillet
  • Date of birth: 9 November 1984
  • Place of birth: Libramont-Chevigny, Belgium
  • Nationality: Belgian
  • Primary positions: Central midfielder, right midfielder; also deployed as right-back or attacking midfielder at times

Club career (selected highlights)

  • Nantes (France) — Gillet joined FC Nantes in January 2014 on loan from RC Genk, then signed permanently. He played for Nantes in Ligue 1 during the 2013–14 season (loan) and continued with them into 2014–15. Known for his work rate, versatility and set-piece ability.
  • Other clubs — Before Nantes, Gillet played for clubs including Charleroi, Lokeren (where he won the Belgian Cup), Germinal Beerschot and Racing Genk (winning the Belgian Pro League with Genk in 2010–11). After Nantes he later played for Anderlecht, and had further spells including Charleroi and Seraing.

International career

  • Gillet earned caps for the Belgium national team, making his debut in 2010 and appearing intermittently thereafter. He was part of the Belgium setup during the early 2010s but was not a regular starter in major international tournaments.

Playing style

  • Versatile midfielder known for tactical intelligence, stamina, crossing and reliable set-pieces. Able to fill multiple roles across midfield and right flank, contributing both defensively and offensively.

Notable achievements

  • Belgian Pro League title with Genk (2010–11)
  • Belgian Cup winner with Lokeren (2011–12)

Note: This summary focuses on his time at Nantes and main career highlights. For a season-by-season breakdown (appearances, goals, assists) or current status, a dedicated statistical source or club records would provide the most up-to-date details.