Footballer (born 2005)
Valentin Atangana
Atangana in 2023 |
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Full name |
Valentin Atangana Edoa |
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Date of birth |
(2005-08-25) 25 August 2005 (age 18)[1] |
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Place of birth |
Yaoundé, Cameroon |
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Height |
1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)[2] |
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Position(s) |
Defensive midfielder |
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Current team |
Reims |
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Number |
6 |
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2011–2014 |
FCF La Neuvillette-Jamin |
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2015–2022 |
Reims |
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Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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2021–2023 |
Reims II |
22 |
(0) |
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2023– |
Reims |
22 |
(0) |
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2021–2022 |
France U17 |
21 |
(1) |
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2022–2023 |
France U18 |
7 |
(2) |
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2023– |
France U19 |
12 |
(2) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 April 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 25 July 2024 |
Valentin Atangana Edoa (born 25 August 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Reims. Born in Cameroon, he is a youth international for France.
Club career
Atangana is a youth product of FCF La Neuvillette-Jamin, before moving to the academy of Reims in 2015. He began his senior career with the Reims reserves in 2021, and signed his first professional contract with the club on 7 May 2022.[3] He made his professional debut with Reims as a late substitute in a 4–0 Ligue 1 win over Troyes on 12 February 2023.[4]
Atangana extended his contract with Reims on 3 October 2023.[5]
International career
Born in Cameroon, Atangana moved to France at a young age and was naturalized.[3] He played for the France U17 in the tournament winning campaign at the 2022 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[6]
Style of playing
Atangana Edoa is a flexible player who primarily plays as a defensive midfielder, but can also operate as a central midfielder or right-back as needed. He is a strong leader who fights defensively and helps other players shine.[2]
Honours
France U17
References
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