Valentin Atangana Edoa

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.

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.

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.

As of match played 28 November 2025