Aurélien Tchouaméni is a talented French footballer born in 2000, known for his skills as a midfielder.
He began his professional career at FC Girondins de Bordeaux, where he debuted in 2018.
In 2020, Tchouaméni transferred to AS Monaco FC, where he made significant contributions to the team.
Biography
Early Life
Aurélien Djani Tchouaméni was born on January 27, 2000, in Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France. He grew up in Bordeaux, Gironde, and is of Cameroonian descent. Tchouaméni acquired French nationality shortly after his birth, on December 19, 2000, through the naturalization of his parents.
Career
Tchouaméni began his professional football career with FC Girondins de Bordeaux, making his first-team debut on July 26, 2018, in a UEFA Europa League match against Ventspils. He quickly made an impact, scoring his first senior goal on August 9, 2018, during a Europa League match against Mariupol. In January 2020, he signed with AS Monaco FC, where he continued to develop his skills, scoring his first league goal on January 23, 2021.
On June 11, 2022, Tchouaméni made a significant move to Real Madrid, signing a six-year contract for a transfer fee reported to be €80 million, potentially rising to €100 million. He made his official debut for the club on August 10, 2022, and scored his first goal for Los Blancos on September 30, 2023, in a league match against Girona.
International Career
Tchouaméni's international career began with the France national under-16 team in 2015, progressing through various age levels until he made his senior debut on September 1, 2021. He was part of the French squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where he scored his first World Cup goal in a quarter-final match against England and started in the final against Argentina. He was also selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, marking his continued importance to the national team.
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Career & Clubs
Bordeaux
Tchouaméni made his first-team debut for Bordeaux in a 1–0 UEFA Europa League away win against Latvian side Ventspils in the second qualifying round on 26 July 2018, starting the match and playing 89 minutes. He scored his first goal of his senior club career on 9 August, netting the final goal in Bordeaux's 3–1 Europa League away victory over Mariupol.
Monaco
On 29 January 2020, Tchouaméni signed a four-and-a-half-year deal with Ligue 1 side Monaco. After almost a year playing for the club, he registered his first league goal, netting the second goal in a 3–1 win against Marseille on 23 January 2021. On 14 May 2022, he delivered an assist for his captain Wissam Ben Yedder and, thus, participated in the ninth win in a row for his side.
Real Madrid
On 11 June 2022, La Liga club Real Madrid announced that Tchouaméni joined the club, signing a six-year contract with the club. The transfer fee was reported to be €80 million, which could rise to €100 million due to additional fees. Tchouaméni made his official debut for the club on 10 August, coming on as a late substitute in a 2–0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Super Cup to win his first career club trophy. On 30 September 2023, he scored his first goal for Los Blancos, a header in a 3–0 league away win over Girona. On 7 May 2026, Tchouaméni and teammate Federico Valverde got into a fight after a training session. Valverde reportedly needed stitches and was brought to the hospital…
On 26 August 2021, Tchouaméni received his first call up to the France senior squad. On 1 September, he made his international debut in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying game against Bosnia and Herzegovina replacing Thomas Lemar in the 46th minute. On 25 March 2022, Tchouaméni scored his first goal for the national team in a friendly against Ivory Coast. In November 2022, Tchouaméni was named in France's squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. On 10 December, he scored his first World Cup goal in a 2–1 victory over England in the quarter-finals. On 18 December 2022, Tchouaméni started in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final. He was one of two French players to miss in the penalty shootout as France lost to Argentina at the Lusail Stadium, Qatar. On 14 May 2026, Tchouaméni was selected in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Club
As of match played 17 May 2026
International
As of match played 14 July 2026
As of match played 14 July 2026 France score listed first, score column indicates score after each Tchouaméni goal
- Club
- FC Girondins de Bordeaux (2018–2020)
- Club
- AS Monaco FC (2020–2022)
- Club
- Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (2022–)
- Club
- France national under-16 association football team (2015–2016)
- Club
- France national under-17 association football team (2016–2017)
- Club
- France national under-18 association football team (2017–2018)
- Club
- France national under-19 association football team (2018–2018)
- Club
- France national under-20 association football team (2019–2019)
- Club
- France national under-21 association football team (2021–2021)
- Club
- France men's national association football team (2021–)
- National team
- France
Personal
Aurélien Djani Tchouaméni was born on 27 January 2000 in Rouen, Seine-Maritime, and grew up in Bordeaux, Gironde. He is of Cameroonian descent. He acquired French nationality on 19 December 2000 through the collective effect of his parents' naturalization.
Clubs
- France men's national association football team2021current
- Real Madrid Club de Fútbol2022current
- France national under-16 association football team2015–2016
- France national under-17 association football team2016–2017
- France national under-18 association football team2017–2018
- FC Girondins de Bordeaux2018–2020
- France national under-19 association football team2018–2018
- France national under-20 association football team2019–2019
- AS Monaco FC2020–2022
- France national under-21 association football team2021–2021
Played together with
Aaron BoupendzaFC Girondins de Bordeaux · 2016–2020
Abdelaziz Ben TifourAS Monaco FC · 1956–1958
Abdelaziz Ben TifourFrance men's national association football team · 1952–1957Abdelhamid El KaoutariFrance national under-16 association football team
Abdelhamid El KaoutariFrance national under-17 association football team · 2006–2007
Abdelhamid El KaoutariFrance national under-18 association football team · 2007–2008
Abdelhamid El KaoutariFrance national under-19 association football team · 2008–2009
- Abdelkader Ben BoualiFrance men's national association football team · 1937–1937
- Abdellah LiegeonAS Monaco FC · 1981–1987
Abderrahmane MahjoubFrance men's national association football team · 1953–1955
Abdou DialloAS Monaco FC · 2014–2015
Abdou DialloFrance national under-16 association football team · 2011–2012
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Aurélien Djani Tchouaméni is a French professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or a centre-back for La Liga club Real Madrid and the France national team.
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