Andreaw Gravillon Neftci Scout Report
Andreaw Gravillon
Quick Answer
Andreaw Gravillon came through Inter’s academy in Italy, played for Benevento, Sassuolo, Ascoli, Torino and Pescara, had spells at Lorient and Reims in France, and played in Turkey for Adana Demirspor before joining Neftci on a free transfer on 1 July 2026 — a 1.89m Guadeloupe international centre-back. His biggest strength is the broad experience he built up in Italy, France and Turkey’s top divisions; the key watch point is how that experience adapts to the different tempo of the Azerbaijan league.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Andreaw Rayan Gravillon |
| Date of birth | 8 February 1998 |
| Age | 28 |
| Place of birth | Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe |
| Nationality | Guadeloupe / France |
| Primary position | Centre-Back |
| Shirt number | 55 |
| Current club | Neftci (1 July 2026 (free transfer from Pescara)) |
| Contract status | Until 30 June 2028 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-2017 | Internazionale | Italy — academy graduate |
| 2017-2019 | Benevento | Italy — including loan at Pescara |
| 2019 | Sassuolo (loan) | Italy — Serie A |
| 2019-2020 | Ascoli (loan) | Italy — Serie B |
| 2020-2021 | Lorient (loan) | France — Ligue 1 |
| 2021-2023 | Reims | France Ligue 1 — permanent transfer from loan |
| 2023 | Torino (loan) | Italy Serie A |
| 2023-2025 | Adana Demirspor | Turkey Super Lig |
| 2025-2026 | Pescara | Italy Serie B — 1,465 minutes |
| 2026-present | Neftci | Azerbaijan Premier League — two-year contract |
Born in Pointe-a-Pitre, Gravillon came through the Creteil and FCM Garges 95 academies before joining Internazionale’s youth system. He moved to Benevento for a fee of 1.5 million euros in 2017 and was loaned to Pescara. He returned to Inter in 2019 and was loaned out the same year to Sassuolo and Ascoli. He had loan spells at Lorient in 2020 and Reims in 2021, signing permanently with Reims when a clause was triggered. After a loan at Torino in 2023, he signed a three-year deal in Turkey with Adana Demirspor. He returned to Pescara on loan in 2025, joining on 11 September 2025; when the renewal option was not activated, he joined Neftci on a free transfer on 1 July 2026, taking the number 55 shirt. He made his Guadeloupe national team debut against Cuba on 3 June 2022 and has reached 19 caps and 2 goals.
Playing Style & Assessment
Gravillon offers a centre-back profile built on the tactical discipline gained in Italian and French football, able to fill in at right-back and defensive midfield, and using his physical height in aerial duels.
Strengths
- Top-level league experience — Having played in Italy’s Serie A/B, France’s Ligue 1 and Turkey’s Super Lig points to a broad tactical foundation.
- Physical height advantage — At 1.89 m, he has a clear edge in aerial duels.
- Positional flexibility — Being able to play at right-back and defensive midfield as well as centre-back gives squad-planning flexibility.
Development Areas
- Stability question — Numerous loan spells throughout his career show a limited track record as a long-term core player at one club.
- Limited attacking contribution in the Super Lig — His non-defensive contribution during his Adana Demirspor spell is not prominent in public sources.
- Azerbaijan league adaptation untested — His first season at Neftci will be the first real look at his adaptation to the league’s physical and tactical structure.
Level Projection
Verdict: A Guadeloupe international centre-back with broad experience across Italy, France and Turkey’s top divisions; could be assessed as a rotation or experience transfer for upper-mid-table Süper Lig sides seeking defensive depth.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig experience/rotation centre-back |
| Primary role | Centre-Back |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Top-level league experience |
| Key risk | Stability question |
| Scout verdict | Track live |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Andreaw Gravillon? A Guadeloupe international centre-back who came through Inter’s academy and played in Italy, France and Turkey’s top divisions before joining Neftci in 2026.
Did Andreaw Gravillon previously play in Turkey? Yes, he played for Adana Demirspor between 2023 and 2025.
Sources & Methodology
This profile was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, the club’s official profile page, Wikipedia and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and the level projection are GegenSports editorial assessments.
- Wikipedia — Andreaw Gravillon
- Transfermarkt — Andreaw Gravillon profile and transfer data
- Antonio Scaduto — Gravillon’s transfer from Pescara to Neftci Baku
