Leny Yoro

ABOUT LENY YORO

Professional soccer player and athlete who is known for playing the center-back position for Manchester United and previously Lille Olympique Sporting Club of the Ligue 1. He has gained more than 800,000 followers on his verified Instagram account. He stands at 6 feet 3 inches tall.

He began his soccer career playing for Alfortville's youth division at the age of 5.

He made his debut with Lille's reserve squad in 2022. His first actual match with Lille was against Nice. At the international level, he has been a member of France's Under 17 team.

He was born in Saint-Maurice. He is the son of Alain Yoro, a former footballer of Ivorian descent who played for Lille reserve team, and Flore Baugnies who is of French ancestry.

Both he and José Fonte have played for Lille.