Christian Rontini


Christian Mangaron Rontini, also known as Yasir Ali, is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or defensive midfielder for Eccellenza club Antella. Born in Italy, he represents the Philippines at international level.

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. Strong support for his conversion to Islam came from Javlon Guseynov, a player from Uzbekistan when both of them played for Persita Tangerang.
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.

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

Azkals Development Team

In October 2021, Rontini signed with the Azkals Development Team of the Philippines Football League.

Madura United

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

International career

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

Philippines U-22

Rontini was part of the Philippines U-22 squad that competed at the Football at the [2019 Southeast Asian Games – Men's tournament|2019 SEA Games] on home soil.
He was included in the 20-man squad for the Football at the [2021 Southeast Asian Games – Men's tournament|2021 SEA Games] held in Vietnam. He scored his first goal for the Philippines in a 4–0 win against Timor Leste.

Senior team

In 2019, it was reported that Rontini received an invitation to train with the Philippines national team.
He received his first call-up for the Philippines in a friendly match against China PR. He replaced Curt Dizon in the 86th minute of the match where the team lost 2–0.

Career statistics

#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.12 September 2023Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila, Philippines2–12–1Friendly