Valentin Rongier

Valentin Rongier is a French defensive midfielder born in Mâcon on December 7, 1994. He joined Nantes’ academy in 2001, progressing through the club’s youth system before making his senior debut in a 1–1 draw with Reims in October 2014. Rongier gradually became a regular presence and was appointed Nantes captain for the 2018–19 season. In September 2019, he moved to Marseille, where he developed into a dependable midfielder used as a central or defensive midfielder. Valentin Rongier also adapted to systems that asked him to drop toward the right side in defensive transitions, combining coverage with composed distribution. A broken kneecap disrupted his 2023–24 campaign, but he returned to an important role. In July 2025, Rongier joined Rennes, bringing experience in midfield control, pressing and positional versatility to his new club.