Person
Valentin Atangana
From Wikipedia
Valentin Atangana Edoa (born 25 August 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli. 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. He made his professional debut with Reims as a late substitute in a 4–0 Ligue 1 win over Troyes on 12 February 2023.
Atangana extended his contract with Reims on 3 October 2023.
On 6 September 2025, Atangana joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli for €25 million. Atangana became part of the squad that won the 2025–26 AFC Champions League Elite, contributing in midfield during the campaign.
International career
Born in Cameroon, Atangana moved to France at a young age and was naturalized. He played for the France U17 in the tournament winning campaign at the 2022 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.
Style of playing
Atangana primarily plays as a defensive midfielder, but can also operate as a central midfielder or right-back. He is a strong leader who fights defensively and helps other players shine.
Career statistics
As of match played 28 November 2025
Honours
Reims
Coupe de France runner-up: 2024–25
Al-Ahli
AFC Champions League Elite: 2025–26
France U17
UEFA European Under-17 Championship: 2022
France U19
UEFA European Under-19 Championship runner-up: 2024
Individual
UEFA European Under-19 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2024
This record is provisional: it was compiled from the cited sources but has not yet been checked by an InsideKamer editor.
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