Valentin Rongier Explained

Valentin Rongier
Birth Date:7 December 1994
Birth Place:Mâcon, France
Height:1.72 m[1]
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Marseille
Clubnumber:21
Youthyears1:2000–2001
Youthclubs1:Saint-Herblain OC
Youthyears2:2001–2014
Youthclubs2:Nantes
Years1:2013–2015
Clubs1:Nantes B
Caps1:39
Goals1:2
Years2:2014–2019
Clubs2:Nantes
Caps2:119
Goals2:8
Years3:2019–
Clubs3:Marseille
Caps3:128
Goals3:2
Club-Update:17 August 2024

Valentin Rongier (born 7 December 1994) is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ligue 1 club Marseille, which he captains.

Career

Nantes

Born in Mâcon, Rongier joined Nantes' youth academy in 2001. He made his Ligue 1 debut for the club on 18 October 2014 against Reims in a 1–1 draw, coming off the bench to replace Lucas Déaux in the 78th minute mark.[2] He was appointed club captain ahead of the 2018–19 season.

Marseille

On 3 September 2019, Rongier joined Olympique de Marseille on a five-year contract for a €13 million transfer fee.[3]

Career statistics

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SeasonLeagueCoupe de FranceCoupe de la LigueEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Nantes B2012–13CFA 21111
2013–14CFA230230
2014–15151151
Total392392
Nantes2014–15Ligue 160111081
2015–1611100111
2016–173122020352
2017–183212110352
2018–193645020434
2019–2030000030
Total11981026013510
Marseille2019–20Ligue 12304010280
2020–21261106010341
2021–2232030111461
2022–233614060461
2023–241000050150
2024–25100010
Total128212010281101703
Career total28612222702811034415

Honours

Marseille

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Valentin Rongier. Olympique de Marseille. 1 August 2022.
  2. Web site: Nantes vs. Reims - 18 October 2014. Soccerway. 19 October 2014.
  3. Web site: Mercato OM : Fin du feuilleton, Marseille officialise l'arrivée de Valentin Rongier. OM market : End of the drama, Marseille officializes the arrival of Valentin Rongier. fr. 20minutes.fr. 3 September 2019. 3 September 2019.
  4. Web site: Neymar and Icardi fire Pochettino to first title. www.ligue1.com. 13 January 2021. 13 January 2021.
  5. Web site: Messi, Rongier, Danso... L'équipe type de la saison de Ligue 1 . 29 May 2023 . L'Équipe . fr.