Vanessa Gilles

Vanessa Brigitte Gilles (born March 11, 1996) is a Canadian soccer player who currently plays as a defender for Girondins de Bordeaux and the Canada national team.

Club Career

2017: West Ottawa SC

In May 2017, Gilles joined League1 Ontario side West Ottawa SC. She scored 2 goals in 9 appearances in the regular season, and was selected to the 2017 League1 Ontario All-Star third team. She was also selected to represent League1 Ontario in the All-Star game against the Team Ontario squad competing in the 2017 Canada Games.

2018: Apollon Limassol

In January 2018, Gilles signed a short-term contract with Cypriot First Division side Apollon Limassol. She made her professional debut for the club on January 14, starting in a 1–1 draw with Anorthosis Famagusta. She scored 10 goals in 11 appearances for the club in the regular season, and made 3 appearances in the Cypriot Women's Cup tournament, helping Apollon Limassol win the final against Pyrgos Limassol on penalties.

2018–present: Bordeaux

In July 2018, Gilles signed a two-year contract with Division 1 Feminine side Girondins de Bordeaux. In May 2020, she signed a two-yea extension with Bordeaux.