Six Questions: Marlee Francois of Bristol City
Six Questions with Marlee Francois of Bristol City FC…
Marlee Francois is a skilful winger who is a part of the Bristol City academy setup.
He signed his first professional contract with the club last month after impressing for the youth team and is the younger brother of Fulham U23 midfielder Tyrese Francois.
Here, Marlee talks about signing his first professional contract and his short-term goals for the year ahead, among other things.
Marlee Francois
What has been the role of your brother Tyrese in your development as a player so far, growing up, do you have any football-related memories together that you would like to recall?
My brother Tyrese has helped me a lot throughout my life not just on the pitch but also off the pitch to become a professional player.
There are so many memories of us going to the park and training together and also having the competitive element against each other in a positive way.
My family as a whole have played a massive role in my growth both as a player and as a person.
You recently signed your first professional contract with Bristol City, how did that feel?
Signing my first professional contract was a moment I will never forget as it is something I’ve worked towards my whole career and I’m honoured that it was for such a great club like Bristol City.
Your agent Joel Grey and the team under him at Grey Sports Group have been looking after you and your brother ever since you arrived in the UK, how important has his contribution been in helping you reach where you are today?
Joel Grey and the sports agency have done a great job managing my career and making decisions that’s right for me. I will always remember everything Joel has done for me.
I can imagine that in your position as a winger, you would have come up against talented defenders already, are there any opponents that you can recall who gave you a hard time?
Being a winger in a high division and professional environment means I come up against many good opponents and defenders, so it would be difficult to name a particular opponent.
Are there any short-term goals that you have set for yourself for 2021?
I have made many short-term goals for 2021, my main target is to make my debut for Bristol City first-team and to make an international appearance for Australia.
With your eyes firmly set on the Australian National Team call-ups for the upcoming Olympics, how would it feel to play for the national team one day?
It has always been a dream of mine to play for the Australian national team, but I know if I keep working hard then I will make an appearance for them soon.