Arthylio Nade joins USL Dunkerque from Troyes B

Ivory Coast and France striker Arthylio Nade has joined USL Dunkerque from ESTAC Troyes B, moving to the Ligue 2 club on 1 September 2026.

The 19-year-old centre-forward has signed a contract running until 30 June 2029. No transfer fee has been disclosed for the move.

Nade arrives in Dunkerque after scoring 16 goals for Troyes B in the 2025-26 season, finishing as the top scorer in Championnat National 3 – Groupe F. His goalscoring record earned him the competition’s top-scorer accolade as he continued his progression through the Troyes system.

The forward moved from Troyes’ under-19 side to ESTAC Troyes B in July 2025, having joined the club’s youth set-up from Saint-Brice U18 a year earlier. His move to Dunkerque represents a step up from National 1 football to Ligue 2.

Born in Cotonou, Nade holds Ivorian and French nationality. He stands 1.95m tall, operates primarily as a centre-forward and favours his right foot.

Dunkerque have added Nade to their squad during the opening weeks of the 2026-27 Championnat National season, with the club competing in Ligue 2. He joins while still at the early stage of his senior career, having established himself as a prolific scorer at regional level with Troyes B.

Nade’s previous recorded senior campaign came in National 3, where his 16 goals made him the leading scorer in his group. He now begins the next chapter of his career with Dunkerque after completing his move from Troyes B.

The transfer was completed on 1 September 2026, with Nade joining USL Dunkerque on a contract through June 2029.