Elie Youan, born on the 7th of April, 1999 in France, currently adds value to Hibernian, where he serves as a forward, typically as a left winger. He features a healthy frame, standing at 6ft (1.83m) and weighing in at approximately 12st 3lb (78kg). Hibernian fans often cheer for the player sporting the number 7 jersey.
In the early phase of his career, Youan became part of Nantes in France's Ligue 1 as a trainee in July 2015. His first season with the team, specifically 2018-2019, saw him play one league match. The following season of 2019-2020 elicited some action as well, with Youan making five league appearances.
A shift in Youan's career trajectory came in September 2020 with a loan move from Nantes to St. Gallen in the Swiss Super League. Here, he carved a much larger presence on the pitch, featuring in 29 league matches and even validating his worth with five goals during the 2020-2021 season. Youan maintained his form into the next season (2021-2022), making 18 appearances and scoring six goals. Following this, he made a permanent move from Nantes to St. Gallen for a fee of around £450k.
However, his stay at St. Gallen was short-lived. In January 2022, Youan was loaned out to Mechelen in Belgium's Pro League, where he played four league matches in the 2021-2022 season. In July 2022, he found himself on another loan, this time to Hibernian, competing in Scotland's Premiership league. His performances impressed, with him representing the Hibs in 36 matches and contributing nine goals in the 2022-2023 season, and playing in 31 matches with five goals the following season.
Notably, his time at Hibs was punctuated by a permanent transfer from St. Gallen to Hibernian in July 2023 for a fee of around £500k. Since then, his efforts have remained appreciated, with him earning 11 first team appearances and netting a goal in the current 2024-2025 season.
