Leny Yoro is a French soccer player. He was born on November 13, 2005, in Saint-Maurice, France. He plays as a centre-back and is broadly known as one of the top young defensive future in world football. Yoro is known for his Calmness, ability to read the game
Career Overview
Youth and Early Career: Yoro began playing football with Alfortville before moving to the Lille area and joining Villeneuve-d’Ascq. In 2017, he entered Lille’s youth academy.
Lille (2022-2024): He made his professional debut for Lille in May 2022 at just 16 years old. In his first senior season, he was mainly a substitute, but quickly established himself in the starting lineup. He tallied 60 appearances, 3 goals, and 1 assist for Lille’s first team and played 13 matches with Lille B.
Manchester United (2024-present): In the summer of 2024, Manchester United bought Leny Yoro, a young defender, from Lille for €62 million (£52.2 million). This made him one of the most expensive teenagers and centre-backs ever. He extended his five-year contract with an option for one more year. By July 2025, Yoro had played at least 21 games in the Premier League during his first season with Manchester United.
Stats Summary
Club Career
| Team | Years | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Lille B | 2021-2023 | 13 | – | – |
| Lille | 2022-2024 | 60 | 3 | 1 |
| Manchester United | 2024-present | 21 (PL) | 0 | 0 |
Career Total: Over 110 professional appearances, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist (across all competitions).
2024/25 Premier League (Manchester United)
| Appearances | 21 |
| Minutes Played | 1,163 |
| Goals | 0 |
| Clean Sheets | 2 |
| Tackles per 90 | 2.24 |
| Interceptions | 1.32 |
| Clearances per 90 | 3.25 |
International Career
Played for France in the under-17, under-18, under-19, under-21, and under-23 teams, but has not played for the main national team yet.
Who is Girlfriend ?
Leny Yoro’s girlfriend is Sophie LR, a French university student and fashion enthusiast. They have been in a relationship since 2021 and often share glimpses of their life together on social media showing mutual support and affection. Additionally, it is mentioned that when Yoro moved to England to join Manchester United, he was joined by his girlfriend and cousin to help him.
Net Worth
Leny Yoro’s net worth in 2025 is estimated to be between $5 million and $10 million. This wealth primarily stems from his Manchester United salary, which is about £5.9 million ($7.5 million) annually, plus potential bonuses up to £1.7 million, and his endorsement deal with Adidas. Yoro joined Manchester United in July 2024 for a transfer fee of €62 million, making him one of the most expensive defenders under 18.
Leny Yoro is broadly regarded as a classy, wise, and technically-gifted centre-back for his age and is expected to develop further at Manchester United.
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