Léo Carbonneau

Léo Carbonneau (born 7 October 2004) is a French professional rugby union player, who plays as a scrum-half for French side Brive and the France national under-20 team. The son of former France international and Brive player Philippe Carbonneau, he made his Top 14 debut with his club on 22 October 2022.

Early life Léo Carbonneau was born on in Pau, France where his father, Philippe, played at the time. In 2009, he started playing rugby at the Bizanos amateur club of which Philippe was the manager. Four years later, he moved to Brive-la-Gaillarde at the age of eight when his father was appointed as Brive first-team backs coach, and joined the professional club youth teams. Having extended his contract until 2026,

Personal life Carbonneau's father is former France international and Brive player Philippe Carbonneau who won the Heineken Cup with the club in 1997. He is also the nephew of Olivier Carbonneau, a former top-tier centre who played for Toulouse in the 1990s. he is good friends with Brive and France U20 teammate Mathis Ferté. As of 2023, he studies science and techniques of physical and sports activities (STAPS) in addition of his professional career.

Honours France U20 World Rugby Under 20 Championship Champion (1): 2023 Champion (1): 2024 Six Nations Under 20s Championship Runner-up (1): 2023