Valentin Atangana Edoa

Valentin Atangana Edoa (born 25 August 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli. Born in Cameroon, he is a youth international for France.

Club career 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.

International career Born in Cameroon, Atangana moved to France at a young age and was naturalized.

Style of playing 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.

Al-Ahli AFC Champions League Elite: 2025–26

France U17 UEFA European Under-17 Championship: 2022

France U19 UEFA European Under-19 Championship runner-up: 2024

Individual UEFA European Under-19 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2024