Tony Vairelles (born 12 February 1973 in Nancy, France) is a retired French professional footballer who played primarily as a forward. He is best known for his time at RC Lens, among several other clubs in France and abroad.

• Full name: Tony Vairelles
• Birthdate: 12 February 1973
• Birthplace: Nancy, France
• Position: Forward / Striker

Club career (highlights)

• AS Nancy (youth & early career) — Developed in the Nancy youth system and began his professional career there in the early 1990s.
• Stade Rennais (loan) — Had spells away from Nancy including loan periods that helped his development.
• RC Lens — Vairelles is particularly associated with Lens. He joined Lens in the mid-1990s and was part of a successful era for the club. He contributed as an attacker and was involved in domestic league and cup competitions.
• Other clubs — Over his career he also played for Lyon, Bordeaux, Bastia, and had brief spells abroad (including in Belgium and Cyprus), as well as time in the lower French divisions toward the end of his playing days.

International career

• Vairelles earned caps for the France national team in the late 1990s, appearing for Les Bleus on a few occasions.

Notable achievements

• Part of the RC Lens squad during a strong period for the club in the 1990s. Lens won the French Division 1 title in 1997–98 (while Vairelles was at the club in that era).
• Recognized for his goal-scoring ability and versatility across the forward line.

After football

• After retiring, Vairelles remained a recognizable figure in French football circles. His post-playing life included involvement in lower-league football and personal ventures; he has also been the subject of media coverage for events off the pitch.

This summary highlights the main points of Tony Vairelles’s career, focusing on his connection with RC Lens and his broader playing history in France and internationally.