Valentin Atangana


Valentin Atangana Edoa 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.

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 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.

Honours

Reims
France U17
France U19
Individual