Vanessa Brigitte Gilles (born March 11, 1996) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a centre-back for Première Ligue club Lyon, on loan from National Women's Soccer League team Angel City FC, and the Canada national team.

Originally a tennis player, in her teenage years, Gilles quit the sport to switch to soccer.

[9][10] In January 2018, Gilles signed a short-term contract with Cypriot First Division side Apollon Limassol.

[13][14] In July 2018, Gilles signed a two-year contract with Division 1 Féminine side Girondins de Bordeaux.

[16] After 3.5 years at Bordeaux, Gilles would transfer to expansion NWSL club Angel City FC for an undisclosed fee.

[25] Although her penalty shootout attempt in the final of the tournament against Sweden hit the crossbar, Canada won the game and she would earn her first Olympic gold medal.

On March 20, 2019, Gilles spoke at the United Nations in New York City, as part of the 63rd Session of the Commission on the Status of Women.