Gaëtan Varenne

Gaëtan Antony Varenne (; born 24 June 1990) is a former professional footballer who played as a forward. He holds both French and Israeli citizenship.

Early years Varenne was born in Le Puy-en-Velay, France, and played for local club Le Puy en Velay from 1998 to 2004, With this accomplishment, Clermont, Nantes, Bastia, Ajaccio and Dijon all showed interest. Varenne, overtaken by a trial in Dijon; In November 2013, his contract with Bastia was terminated by mutual agreement.

In December 2013, Varenne signed with Israeli Premier League club F.C. Ashdod until the end of the year. After one goal and some exhibitions, he was injured and finished the season without a club. In summer 2014, after several unsuccessful trials in France, Varenne signed a two-year contract with Liga Leumit side Maccabi Yavne. Following this, he signed a two-year contract with Hapoel Jerusalem. After a very hopeful second season with Hapoel, Varenne signed a two-year contract with fellow Israeli Premier League side Beitar Jerusalem. He scored three goals during 2019–20 Toto Cup Al, and was the top scorer among Beitar players, leading To Beitar Jerusalem to win the cup.

In 2018, he was voted talent of the Year of the Israeli Premier League.

In summer 2023, at the age of 33, Varenne announced his retirement due to injury.

Sexual assault In March 2018, a video was released which showed Varenne and other, unnamed footballers sexually assaulting an unconscious woman. The Israel Football Association chose to not summon Varenne for a disciplinary hearing which received criticism from Michal Rozin of the Meretz party who also called for the player to be fired and his behaviour to be condemned. Varenne's club Beitar Jerusalem did not take any action either.

Honours Beitar Jerusalem Toto Cup: 2019–20