A 1.85m tall French-Vietnamese central defender is about to join Vietnam's football league.

A French-Vietnamese central defender is likely to depart from the European football scene to seek a new opportunity in the V.League, amid several clubs needing to reinforce their backline.

According to various sources from major domestic football forums, the French-Vietnamese central defender Julien Mouillon may leave ÉFC Fréjus Saint-Raphaël soon to pursue a new destination. The potential destination mentioned is the V.League, which in recent years has seen a wave of Vietnamese overseas players returning to compete and prove their abilities. Although no domestic club has officially contacted him yet, the possibility of Mouillon returning to his homeland is attracting attention from experts and fans alike.

Born in 1997 in Saint-Raphaël, France, Mouillon has a French father and a Vietnamese mother. He stands 1.85m tall, is right-footed, and primarily plays as a central defender. Additionally, he can perform as a defensive midfielder if needed. Trained at Fréjus Saint-Raphaël and promoted to the first team in 2015, the French-Vietnamese player quickly impressed with his strong physical condition, aerial ability, and consistent game reading — qualities well-suited for the physically demanding V.League environment.

Throughout his career, Mouillon has regularly played in National 2 (the 4th tier in France) and has appeared 10 times in the French Cup (Coupe de France). Statistics show he has extensive club-level experience, accumulating hundreds of appearances for Fréjus Saint-Raphaël with nearly 13,000 minutes on the pitch. This is a significant advantage if a V.League club seeks a central defender with endurance, strong tackling, and familiarity with high-intensity matches.

An interesting detail is data from Transfermarkt indicating that Mouillon holds dual Vietnamese-French citizenship. If this is accurate and legal procedures are completed, the 1997-born defender would qualify as a domestic player in the V.League and also have the potential to be considered for the Vietnam national team in the future, depending on his form and the coaching staff's plans.

It is evident that many French-Vietnamese players have returned to Vietnam and integrated well, notably Cao Pendant Quang Vinh, who has become a key player for Vietnam's national team, boosting clubs' confidence when scouting this market. With suitable professional credentials, consistent playing experience, and physical advantages, Julien Mouillon is regarded as a promising option for V.League teams needing defensive reinforcements. The remaining factor is the timing of contact and the readiness level of domestic clubs, especially with the transfer window about to open.