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Alexis Flips

Alexis Flips is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder and winger for in the . Born on 18 January 2000 in , , he stands at 1.73 meters tall and is right-footed. Flips began his youth career with AS Hellemmes Football before joining the of in 2008, where he developed through the ranks until 2020. In 2019, he was loaned to AC Ajaccio, making his professional debut in , before transferring to club on a free transfer in October 2020. During his time at from 2020 to 2023, he gained experience in the French top flight, contributing in both league and cup competitions. In August 2023, Flips signed a permanent deal with for a reported €3.5 million, marking his move to Belgian where he has since become a regular squad member. His tenure at Anderlecht included a loan spell to Turkish side Ankaragücü in February 2024 and another to Belgian club in September 2024, before returning to Anderlecht at the end of the 2024-2025 season in 2025. As of November 2025, over his senior professional career, Flips has made approximately 125 appearances, scoring 10 goals and providing 12 assists across various leagues.

Early life

Birth and family

Alexis Laurent Patrice Roger Flips was born on 18 January 2000 in , a commune in the department of northern . Villeneuve-d'Ascq forms part of the Lille metropolitan area and is home to the , the stadium of club . Little public information is available about Flips' immediate family, including his parents or any siblings.

Youth football development

Alexis Flips began his organized football journey in 2005 at the age of five, joining the local club AS Hellemmes in the northern suburbs of , where he participated in youth leagues and honed basic skills. In 2008, at age eight, Flips was scouted by during regional trials and integrated into their academy, marking a significant step in his development as a winger. His technical finesse and explosive speed quickly distinguished him among peers, earning praise from academy coaches as he progressed through the age groups from U9 to U17 over the next nine years. Despite his promising trajectory in Lille's youth system, Flips did not secure a first-team breakthrough by 2017, instead transitioning directly to the club's reserve side, Lille II, to continue his professional maturation. This move reflected the academy's emphasis on gradual exposure.

Club career

Lille reserves and Ajaccio loan

Flips joined the reserve team of Lille OSC, known as Lille II, in 2017, competing in the Championnat National 2, the fourth tier of French football. Over the subsequent three seasons, he made 52 appearances and scored 9 goals for the side, showcasing his development as an attacking midfielder in semi-professional competition. His contributions included 4 goals in 22 appearances during the 2017–18 season and another 4 goals in 24 appearances the following year, before limited play in 2019–20 due to his impending loan. On 19 August 2019, Flips was loaned to Ligue 2 club AC Ajaccio for the 2019–20 season, marking his entry into professional football. He made his professional debut four days later, starting in a 1–0 victory over Paris FC on 23 August 2019. During the loan, Flips appeared in 13 Ligue 2 matches without scoring, recording 1 assist, and also featured in 4 games for Ajaccio's reserve team. The stint provided valuable exposure to second-division intensity but highlighted initial adaptation struggles, as his minutes were limited amid competition for places. Upon returning to Lille in the summer of , Flips did not secure integration into the first team, instead continuing briefly with the reserves before his next move. This period underscored the challenges of transitioning from and reserve levels to consistent play in competitive leagues.

Reims breakthrough

Flips arrived at on 4 October , signing a free transfer from LOSC 's reserve team after a loan spell at that helped build his confidence in senior football. He initially joined II in the , where he made limited appearances, including 4 games and 1 goal across the 2020–2022 campaigns. Flips earned his first-team debut for in on 2 May 2021 against , coming off the bench and scoring the equalizing goal in a 2–2 draw, marking a significant moment in his development. Over the 2021–2023 seasons, he established himself in the senior squad, accumulating 60 appearances and 7 goals in while providing 10 assists. Starting as a regular substitute, Flips transitioned to more frequent starting roles, contributing to ' mid-table finishes under head coaches Óscar García (2021–2022) and (2022–2023), with notable performances including his debut goal and subsequent contributions in attacking transitions. In August 2023, Flips departed for in a €3.5 million transfer, concluding a period where he had grown into a winger known for his pace and technical ability on the right flank.

Anderlecht transfer and loans

On 12 August 2023, Alexis Flips joined from , signing a five-year contract until June 2028. The transfer fee was reported as €3.5 million. During the 2023–24 season, Flips made 13 appearances for Anderlecht across all competitions, including 12 in the and 1 in the , but failed to score any goals or provide assists, totaling 471 minutes played. His limited role stemmed from challenges adapting to the team's tactical demands, despite drawing on technical skills honed during his breakthrough at . Seeking more playing time, Flips was loaned to MKE Ankaragücü in the Turkish Süper Lig on 6 February 2024. The loan lasted until the end of the 2023–24 season, during which he appeared in 10 league matches, accumulating 447 minutes, with 0 goals and 1 assist. His stint was marked by inconsistent form and minimal impact, and he returned to Anderlecht at the end of the loan in summer 2024 amid the club's squad reshaping. Flips then moved on a season-long loan to Royal Charleroi SC in the Belgian Pro League on 6 September 2024, with an option to buy for €2.7 million. Wearing jersey number 70, he featured in 14 appearances across the league and cup during the full 2024–25 season, without goals or assists (348 minutes played), as injuries—including a foot injury from May to August 2025—hampered his consistency. The loan ended on 30 June 2025, after which Flips returned to Anderlecht. As of November 2025, he has made 0 appearances in the 2025–26 season. Post-Reims, Flips has struggled overall with form and recurring minor injuries, contributing to a decline in his market value to approximately €500,000 as of September 2025.

International career

Early youth teams

Flips earned his first international call-ups with the under-16 national team during the 2015–2016 season, accumulating 11 appearances without scoring. These matches, primarily friendly fixtures and developmental tournaments, emphasized skill-building and tactical acclimation for young players transitioning to international competition. Progressing to the under-17 level in the 2016–2017 season, Flips made 8 appearances and scored 1 goal, including a strike in a February 2017 friendly against . His involvement extended to the , where he featured in 5 matches during the finals tournament in , contributing to 's successful qualification for the . These early youth international opportunities, drawn from his standout performances in Lille's academy setup, provided crucial exposure to elevated match pace, physical demands, and structured team tactics beyond domestic youth environments.

Later youth appearances

Flips continued his progression in youth international with call-ups to the U18 squad during the 2017–2018 season, where he made 7 appearances and scored 4 across key friendlies and qualifiers. Notable performances included a goal in a 4-1 victory over U18 on 1 September 2017 and a goal in a 4-2 win against U18 on 26 March 2018, showcasing his growing influence in midfield. Transitioning to the U19 level in 2018–2019, Flips featured in 15 appearances, scoring 3 goals, as France prepared for major competitions. His standout tournament was the 2019 UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Armenia, where he made 4 appearances and scored 1 goal but helped France reach the semi-finals, losing to Spain on penalties after a 0-0 draw. In qualifiers, he scored in a 3-2 win over Switzerland U19 on 23 March 2019, underlining his role in securing qualification. In 2019, Flips briefly transitioned to the U20 team, earning 2 appearances and 1 goal during friendlies that served as a bridge to senior considerations. His goal came as an equalizer in a 1-1 draw against U20 on 6 September 2019, demonstrating his adaptability at the higher youth tier. A highlight from his earlier youth exposure was scoring twice in the group stage, including a brace in 's 5-1 rout of on 14 October 2017, which helped secure advancement to the knockout rounds. As of 2025, Flips has not earned any senior caps for .

Playing style

Technical attributes

Alexis Flips is renowned for his technical proficiency as a winger, particularly in and close control, which allow him to navigate tight spaces effectively on the . Scouting reports highlight his finesse with the ball, describing him as a "joueur de ballon" capable of maintaining possession under pressure through subtle touches and quick changes in direction. His right-footedness complements his preference for operating on the left , where he can cut inside or deliver precise crosses, excelling in one-on-one situations against defenders. Flips' agility is a standout attribute, rated at 72/100 in 26 metrics, enabling rapid accelerations and agile maneuvers that aid in transitional play and evading tackles. His , also rated 71/100, further supports his to exploit spaces on the flank during counter-attacks. In terms of , he demonstrates strong crossing , with a 69/100 rating, often providing key passes that create scoring opportunities for teammates, as evidenced by his "very strong" performance in key passes according to analytical platforms. While Flips possesses solid shooting accuracy, rated at 66/100, this technical subtlety has been praised by coaches during his time at , with academy director Mathieu Lacour stating, "Alexis a un gros potentiel, c’est un profil très qui a brillé dans ses années formation." Such attributes were evident in his youth international appearances, where his ball control shone in competitive settings.

Positional versatility

Alexis Flips has demonstrated notable positional versatility throughout his professional career, primarily operating as a winger on either flank before transitioning to more central roles. Early in his development with Lille's reserves and during his 2019–2020 loan to , Flips was deployed predominantly as a wide forward, utilizing his and directness to stretch defenses on the left or right wings. This role allowed him to contribute offensively from the flanks, as evidenced by his appearances in where he focused on wide attacking duties. Upon joining in 2020, Flips continued to feature mainly as a wide forward, particularly under coach in the 2022–2023 season, where his tactical flexibility enabled him to adapt between wing positions and occasional central trials to increase his involvement in build-up play. Still's system often required Flips to shift inside from wide areas, enhancing his utility as a substitute and rotational player in matches. His physical profile—standing at 173 cm and weighing approximately 68–69 kg—supports this adaptability, providing the agility needed for wide runs while his vision and key passing ability (rated very strong) facilitate central orchestration. Following his 2023 transfer to , Flips shifted primarily to an attacking role, often in central or left-central positions, which leveraged his technical base for greater involvement in midfield creativity. This change was evident in his integration into 's squad, where he played as an attacking across competitions. Subsequent loans to Ankaragücü in 2023–2024 and in 2024–2025 further emphasized this central deployment, with Flips trialing deeper midfield roles to aid team transitions, though he retained the option to drift wide when needed. Such versatility has impacted his team roles by allowing coaches to utilize him in hybrid positions, enhancing squad depth without compromising attacking output.

Personal life

Family and relationships

Alexis Flips is married to Zélie Boudersa, whom he frequently refers to as "ma femme" in public posts, and the couple has shared moments of their family life through occasional media glimpses. Flips and Boudersa have two children: a son, Zaïyan Flips Boudersa, born on 7 May 2022, and a daughter, Aylïe Flips Boudersa, born in July 2023 weighing 3.39 kg and measuring 47 cm. Flips maintains a private , with limited details about his relationships appearing in the media beyond the public announcements of his children's births and occasional family updates shared by his wife. Following his transfer to in August 2023, Flips balanced his burgeoning family responsibilities with the relocation to , where the family has since settled.

Off-field interests

Flips maintains an active presence on under the handle @flips_alexis, where he regularly posts about his family life, travels to locations such as and , and football-related moments, including team affiliations with . As of November 2025, the account has over 13,000 followers. He leads a low-profile outside of his professional career.

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