Bio
Known for his strong aerial ability and athleticism versatile goal-scoring threat, Kylian Kouassi sets a empowering dynamic to bring the pitch on the U’s terms.
Kouassi broke through the youth academy ranks at Sutton United in 2020, and had several loans at Bedfont Sports, Hampton & Richmond Boroughs, and Chesham United between 2020 and 2022.
His first-team debut came to play on 5th March 2022 as he was a 81st-minute substitute during Sutton United’s 3-0 home victory over Rochdale. After that, he made three more substitute appearances for the first team during the rest of the 2021/22 League Two season.
In the 2022/23 season, Kouassi came off the bench and netted his first competitive goal in the 2-1 home win over Harrogate Town on 3rd September 2022.
Following the expiration of his contract with Sutton, Kouassi signed for League One side Blackpool on 26th August 2023 thanks to his high-energy performance.
To sharpen his skills and gain further first-team experience, Kouassi productively spent time on season-long loan spells with League Two clubs, Salford City in 2024/25 and Cambridge United in 2025/26.
On 6th May 2026, Blackpool triggered an extension on the player’s contract.
On 1st September 2026, the morning of deadline day, Kouassi joined the U’s on a two-year contract. Shortly after the announcement, his debut for the U’s came as he played in the 2-0 defeat against Bristol Rovers.