Kiliann Eric Sildillia

Kiliann Eric Sildillia is a French right-back born in Montigny-lès-Metz on 16 May 2002. He developed at Metz, joining the club’s academy in 2010 and progressing through its age groups before moving to Germany in June 2020. Sildillia joined SC Freiburg and initially played for Freiburg II, helping the reserve side earn promotion to the 3. Liga in 2020–21. He made his Bundesliga debut against RB Leipzig in October 2021 and went on to establish himself across Freiburg’s senior sides. Primarily a right-back, Sildillia has also operated as a right-sided centre-back in a back three, reflecting his defensive versatility. He represented France at under-20, under-21 and under-23 level, and helped the Olympic team win silver at Paris 2024. In July 2025, Sildillia moved to PSV Eindhoven, where the 186-centimetre defender continues his career in the Netherlands.