Jordan Veretout

Footballer

Jordan Veretout is a French footballer born in 1993, known for his skills as a midfielder.

He began his professional career at FC Nantes, making his debut in 2011 and playing 146 matches over five years.

Veretout joined Aston Villa in 2015 for a fee believed to be around £7 million, marking his entry into the Premier League.

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Biography

Early Life

Jordan Marcel Gilbert Veretout was born in Ancenis, Loire-Atlantique, France, in 1993. From a young age, he showed a passion for football, which would eventually lead him to a successful career in the sport. Veretout's early development in football began at FC Nantes, where he made his first-team debut on May 13, 2011, in a league match against Sedan. Over the next five years, he made a significant impact at Nantes, appearing in 146 matches and establishing himself as a talented midfielder.

Career

In July 2015, Veretout took a major step in his career by joining Aston Villa in the Premier League on a five-year contract for a fee believed to be around £7 million. His time at Villa was marked by a loan to AS Saint-Étienne in 2016, where he continued to develop his skills. In 2017, he transferred to ACF Fiorentina, where he further honed his abilities and became a key player. Veretout's career continued to flourish as he joined AS Roma in 2019, initially on loan, before making the move permanent in 2020 for a fee that could rise to €18 million. He made a notable impact in Serie A, scoring ten goals in the 2020-21 season.

Veretout has also had a distinguished international career, representing France at various youth levels and winning the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2013. He made his senior debut in September 2021 and was part of the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where he made one appearance.

Recent Developments

As of 2022, Veretout signed with Olympique de Marseille, continuing to play at a high level in Ligue 1. He is set to join Olympique Lyonnais in 2024 and will later move to Al-Arabi SC in Qatar in 2025, showcasing his adaptability and ongoing relevance in the world of football.

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Career & Clubs

Club career

Nantes

Veretout made his first-team debut for French club Nantes on 13 May 2011 in a league match against Sedan. He made his first start the following season in the team's opening match of the campaign; a 1–0 extra time win over Reims in the Coupe de la Ligue. Veretout made 146 appearances for Nantes over five years.

Aston Villa

On 31 July 2015, Veretout joined Birmingham-based Premier League club Aston Villa on a five-year contract for an undisclosed fee, believed to be in the region of £7 million. Manager Tim Sherwood praised the player, saying, "I know Veretout is very highly rated over in France." Veretout made his debut for Aston Villa in a 1–0 victory against AFC Bournemouth on 8 August.

Loan to Saint-Étienne

On 23 August 2016, Veretout joined AS Saint-Étienne on loan for one year without an option to buy from Aston Villa.

Fiorentina

On 25 July 2017, Veretout moved to Fiorentina agreeing to a four-year contract with the option of a fifth year. The transfer fee paid to Aston Villa was reported as €7 million.

Roma

On 20 July 2019, Veretout joined Roma on loan with an obligation to buy. On 1 July 2020, Veretout joined on a permanent basis for an initial fee of €16 million, potentially rising to €18 million. He signed a four-year contract. On 28 February 2021, Veretout scored his 10th Serie A goal of the 2020–21 season, in a match against AC Milan. Veretout became the first French midfielder to reach that milestone since…

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International career

Veretout is a former France youth international, having represented his country from under-18 through to under-21 level. Veretout won the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey, where he was highly praised for his performances in a midfield-three that also included Geoffrey Kondogbia and Paul Pogba. Veretout scored a penalty in the final, as France won the tournament through a shoot-out. In August 2021, he received his first call-up to the France senior squad, for World Cup qualifiers against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ukraine and Finland. With N'Golo Kanté unavailable through injury, Veretout made his debut in the first match, a 1–1 draw away to Bosnia and Herzegovina on 1 September. Veretout was a member of the final 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and made one appearance, in the last group stage match against Tunisia.

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Career statistics

Club

As of match played 15 August 2025

International

As of match played 30 November 2022

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Club: Aston Villa F.C. (2015–2017)
Club: FC Nantes (2011–2015)
Club: France national under-18 association football team (2010–2011)
Club: France national under-19 association football team (2011–2012)
Club: France national under-20 association football team (2012–2013)
Club: France national under-21 association football team (2013–2014)
Club: ACF Fiorentina (2017–2020)
Club: AS Saint-Étienne (2016–2017)
Club: AS Roma (2019–2020)
Club: AS Roma (2020–2022)
Club: Olympique Lyonnais (2024–2025)
League: Premier League
National team: France
Club: Al-Arabi SC (2025–)
Club: Olympique de Marseille (2022–2024)
Club: France men's national association football team (2021–2022)

Personal

Early life

Veretout was born in Ancenis, Loire-Atlantique.

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