Christian Rontini Explained

Christian Rontini
Full Name:Christian Mangaron Rontini
Birth Date:20 July 1999
Birth Place:Bagno a Ripoli, Italy
Height:1.87 m
Position:Centre-back, defensive midfielder
Currentclub:Madura United
Clubnumber:5
Youthclubs1:Floria 2000
Years1:2016
Clubs1:Verbania
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2018–2021
Clubs2:Sangiovannese
Caps2:37
Goals2:3
Years3:2020
Clubs3:Azkals Development Team (loan)
Caps3:5
Goals3:0
Years4:2021
Clubs4:Antella '99
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Years5:2021–2022
Clubs5:Azkals Development Team
Caps5:4
Goals5:1
Years6:2022–2023
Clubs6:Penang
Caps6:15
Goals6:0
Years7:2023
Clubs7:Kelantan
Caps7:5
Goals7:0
Years8:2023–2024
Clubs8:Persita Tangerang
Caps8:29
Goals8:3
Years9:2024–
Clubs9:Madura United
Caps9:0
Goals9:0
Nationalyears1:2019–2021
Nationalteam1:Philippines U23
Nationalcaps1:7
Nationalgoals1:2
Nationalyears2:2019–
Nationalteam2:Philippines
Nationalcaps2:11
Nationalgoals2:1
Club-Update:30 April 2024
Nationalteam-Update:26 March 2024

Christian Mangaron Rontini[1] (born 20 July 1999), also known as Yasir Ali,[2] is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or defensive midfielder for Liga 1 club Madura United. Born in Italy, he represents the Philippines national team.

Personal life

Rontini decided to convert to Islam on 5 September 2023 at the Al-Azhom Mosque, Tangerang. After converting to Islam, he changed his name to Yasir Ali. Previously, he was a Catholic. Strong support for him convert to Islam came from Javlon Guseynov, a player from Uzbekistan when both of them played in Persita Tangerang.[3] [4]

On 28 October 2023, Rontini married his girlfriend, Amanda Gonzales who is the daughter of former Indonesia national team player Cristian Gonzáles. He officially married Amanda in a wedding ceremony held at the Royal Ambarrukmo pavilion, Yogyakarta.[5]

Club career

Youth

Rontini is a former youth player of Floria 2000.

Sangiovannese

In 2018, Rontini joined Serie D/E club Sangiovannese on a one-year deal.[6]

After an impressive season, Rontini renewed his contract with Sangiovannese that kept him with the club until June 2020.[7]

Azkals Development Team

As of October 2021, Rontini was signed with the Azkals Development Team (ADT) of the Philippines Football League (PFL).[8]

Madura United

In July 2024, he was officially registered in Madura United squad's for the 2024–25 Liga 1 season after playing at Persita Tangerang the previous season.[9]

International career

Rontini was born in Italy to an Italian father and a Filipina mother, which made him eligible to represent either Italy or the Philippines at international level.

Philippines U-22

Rontini was part of the Philippines U-22 squad that competed at the 2019 SEA Games on home soil.[10]

He was included in the 20-man squad for the 2021 SEA Games held in Vietnam.[11] He scored his first goal for the Philippines in a 4–0 win against Timor Leste.[12] [13]

Senior team

In 2019, it was reported that Rontini received an invitation to train with the Philippines national team.[14] [15]

He received his first call-up for the Philippines in a friendly match against China PR.[16] [17] [18] He replaced Curt Dizon in the 86th minute of the match where the team lost 2–0.[19] [20]

Career statistics

Scores and results list the Philippines' goal tally first.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Match Report: AFC U23 Asian Cup 2022 Qualifiers, Korea Republic v. Philippines . stats.the-afc.com . Asian Football Confederation (AFC) . 8 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211025193847/http://stats.the-afc.com/match_report/20954 . 25 October 2021 . 25 October 2021 . live.
  2. Web site: Mualaf Berganti Nama Yasir Ali; Bek Persita Christian Rontini Menemukan Damai dalam Agama Islam. www.suaramerdeka.com. id. Suara Merdeka. Ahmad. Rifki. Convert to Islam Changes Name Yasir Ali; Persita defender Christian Rontini finds peace in Islam. 24 July 2024. 26 September 2023.
  3. Web site: Bek Asing Persita Tangerang Christian Rontini Masuk Islam, Siapa Sosok Dibaliknya?. INDOSPORT.com. id. 6 September 2023. 5 September 2023.
  4. Web site: Disaksikan Legenda Timnas Indonesia, Bek Persita asal Filipina Jadi Mualaf. bolasport.com. BolaSport. 6 September 2023. 5 September 2023. id.
  5. Web site: Bek Timnas Filipina Chistian Rontini Nikahi Putri Cristian Gonzales. Okezone.com. 29 October 2023. 28 October 2023. id.
  6. News: Primi movimenti di mercato in casa Sangiovannese. Italian. Valdarno Post. 3 June 2018. 8 June 2019.
  7. News: Prime tre conferme in casa della Sangiovannese. Italian. Valdarno Post. 28 May 2019. 8 June 2019.
  8. News: Rosal . Glendale G. . PFF: Official roster of PH Under-23 team out . 8 November 2021 . CDN Digital . The Inquirer Group of Companies . 23 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211024101612/https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/407743/pff-official-roster-of-ph-under-23-team-out . 24 October 2021.
  9. Web site: Tembok Filipina Christian Rontini Perkuat Madura United. onefootball.com. One Football. id. 24 July 2024. 24 July 2024. Christian Rontini's Filipino Wall Strengthens Madura United.
  10. News: Young Azkals take shape for SEA Games as 23-man squad finalized. Huddle PH. 20 November 2019. 20 November 2019.
  11. Web site: Philippines Under-23 Squad For The 31st Southeast Asian Games. Philippine Football Federation. 5 May 2022. 6 May 2022.
  12. Web site: Philippines U23 4-0 Timor-Leste U23. Philippine Football Federation. 6 May 2022. 6 May 2022.
  13. Web site: Philippines take lead in Group A. ASEAN Football Federation. 6 May 2022. 7 May 2022.
  14. News: Christian Rontini convocato per uno stage dalla nazionale delle Filippine. Italian. Valdarno Post. 5 March 2019. 8 June 2019.
  15. News: Sangiovannese. Christian Rontini convocato per uno stage dalla Nazionale delle Filippine. Italian. Valdarno 24. 5 March 2019. 8 June 2019.
  16. News: Philippines Head To China PR For International Friendly Match. Philippine Football Federation. 5 June 2019. 7 June 2019.
  17. News: Schrock, Patiño lead Azkals call-ups for China friendly, training camp. ESPN 5. 5 June 2019. 7 June 2019.
  18. News: New faces, no Younghusbands in Azkals China training camp. Rappler. 5 June 2019. 7 June 2019.
  19. News: Azkals lose to Chinese anew in friendly. Inquirer. 7 June 2019. 7 June 2019.
  20. News: Mecz towarzyski. Chińska Republika Ludowa - Filipiny 2-0 (1-0). Polish. Interia Sport. 7 June 2018. 8 June 2019.