Nicolas Fontaine

Nicolas Paul Julien Fontaine (born 7 February 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Bulgarian First League club Septemvri Sofia. Born in France, he represents the Madagascar national team.

Early life Fontaine was born on 7 February 2000. Born in Ambilly, France, he is a native of La Roche-sur-Foron, France.

Club career In 2016, Fontaine joined the youth academy of German Bundesliga side RB Leipzig, where he became friends with France international Dayot Upamecano. Three years later, he signed for French Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyonnais. Subsequently, he was sent on loan to Spanish side Las Rozas CF in 2020, where he made four league appearances and scored zero goals before being sent on loan to Spanish side UP Langreo in 2021, where he made five league appearances and scored zero goals.

Ahead of the 2022–23 season, he signed for French side GFA Rumilly-Vallières, where he made ten appearances and scored four goals. Following his stint there, he signed for Swiss side CS Chênois in 2023. Afterwards, he signed for Belgian side RAAL La Louvière in 2024, where he made four league appearances and scored zero goals. Six months later, he signed for KSC Lokeren-Temse.

International career Fontaine is a Madagascar international. On 11 October 2024, he debuted for the Madagascar national football team during a 1–1 away draw with the Gambia national football team for 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.

Style of play Fontaine plays as a winger. French news website Foot Mercato wrote in 2020 that he "is explosive and very fast. Versatile, he can be used as a center forward but also as a winger".