Jonathan Varane

Jonathan Raymond François Varane (born 9 September 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for club Queens Park Rangers. Born in France, he plays for the Martinique national team.

Club career Lens Varane is a youth product of Lens, having joined the youth academy in 2007. He signed his first professional contract with the club on 18 May 2021. He made his professional debut with Lens in a 3–2 Ligue 1 loss to Nantes on 10 December 2021, coming on as a sub in the 90+2 minute.

Loan to Rodez On 24 January 2022, Varane joined Ligue 2 Rodez on loan until the end of the season. He played six times for the club as they narrowly avoided relegation.

Sporting Gijón On 24 August 2022, Varane signed with Spanish club Sporting de Gijón, being initially assigned to the reserves in Tercera Federación. He made his first team debut on 3 January of the following year, replacing Nacho Martín in a 2–0 home win over Rayo Vallecano, for the season's Copa del Rey.

After the arrival of Miguel Ángel Ramírez as manager, Varane started to feature more regularly with the first team. On 31 May 2023, he signed a new contract with the club until 2027, being definitely promoted to the main squad.

Queens Park Rangers On 4 August 2024, Varane signed for EFL Championship club Queens Park Rangers for an undisclosed fee. On 10 August, he made his debut for the club, as a substitute, in a 3–1 loss against West Bromwich Albion in the league. On 11 January 2025, he scored his first goal for the club in a 6–2 loss to Leicester City in the third round of the FA Cup. On 6 December 2025, he scored his first league goal for the club in a 3–1 victory over West Bromwich Albion at Loftus Road.

International career Born in France, Varane plays international football for Martinique, qualifying through his Martinique-born father. He is the half brother of former French international footballer Raphaël Varane.