Adrien Rabiot facts for kids
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Rabiot with France in 2026
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| Full name | Adrien Thibault Marie Rabiot | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 3 April 1995 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Saint-Maurice, Val-de-Marne, France | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team
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AC Milan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001–2003 | Créteil | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003–2004 | Alfortville | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2004–2008 | Créteil | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008 | Manchester City | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2010 | Pau | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2010 | Pôle Espoirs Castelmaurou | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2012 | Paris Saint-Germain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2014 | Paris Saint-Germain II | 9 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2019 | Paris Saint-Germain | 150 | (13) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013 | → Toulouse II (loan) | 2 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013 | → Toulouse (loan) | 13 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2024 | Juventus | 157 | (18) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024–2025 | Marseille | 30 | (9) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025– | AC Milan | 29 | (6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010 | France U16 | 2 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | France U17 | 5 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 | France U18 | 1 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | France U19 | 20 | (4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014 | France U20 | 6 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–2016 | France U21 | 19 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016– | France | 64 | (7) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:24, 24 May 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:05, 9 July 2026 (UTC) |
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Adrien Thibault Marie Rabiot (born on 3 April 1995) is a French professional footballer. He plays as a midfielder for the Italian club AC Milan and the France national team.
Rabiot spent most of his early career with Paris Saint-Germain. He made his debut with their first team in 2012. During his time there, he won many important awards, including five Ligue 1 titles.
In 2019, Rabiot joined Juventus on a free transfer. He won the Serie A title in his first season with the club. He also won the Coppa Italia twice. After playing for Marseille for a season, he signed with AC Milan in 2025.
Rabiot played 53 times for France's youth teams. He made his debut for the senior national team in 2016. He represented France in major tournaments like UEFA Euro 2020, the 2022 FIFA World Cup (where France reached the final), and UEFA Euro 2024. He was also selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Club Career Highlights
Early Days and PSG Success
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Adrien Rabiot was born in Saint-Maurice, Val-de-Marne, France. He started playing youth football for several teams. These included two periods at Créteil and a few months at Manchester City. On 2 July 2012, he signed his first professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain.
Rabiot joined the senior team under manager Carlo Ancelotti for the 2012–13 season. He played his first game in Ligue 1 on 26 August, which was a 0–0 draw against Bordeaux. He also made his UEFA Champions League debut in November 2012.
In January 2013, he was loaned to Toulouse. He scored his first professional goal for Toulouse on 9 March 2013. This goal was the only one in their win against Brest.
After returning to PSG, Rabiot helped the team win back-to-back league titles. These wins were from 2013 to 2015. His mother, Véronique, helped him with contract discussions during this time. He received a red card after two yellow cards in the opening game of the 2015–16 season.
Rabiot scored his first goal in European competition on 25 November 2015. This was during a 5–0 Champions League group win against Malmö. He scored again in the Champions League against Chelsea in March 2016. A few days later, he scored in a big 9–0 win against Troyes. This victory secured the league title for PSG with many games left.
On 23 April 2016, Rabiot received a red card in the Coupe de la Ligue final. PSG still won the match 2–1 against Lille. Over the next two seasons, he scored four goals in 60 games. He also helped PSG win the national championship in 2017–18.
In late 2018, Rabiot faced challenges with his club regarding his contract. He was asked to train separately for a period. In March 2019, he faced disciplinary action from his club for actions that went against team rules, including an incident after a match.
Time with Juventus
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On 1 July 2019, Rabiot joined Italian Serie A champions Juventus. He signed with them on a free transfer. He played his first game for Juventus on 24 August. This was in the team's first match of the 2019–20 Serie A season.
He scored his first goal for Juventus on 7 July 2020. It was a spectacular goal from outside the box against Milan. On 9 March 2021, he scored his first Champions League goal for Juventus. This was in a 3–2 win against Porto.
On 27 June 2023, he extended his contract with Juventus until 2024. He scored the winning goal in a 1–0 victory over Roma on 30 December. He left Juventus in July 2024.
Short Spell at Marseille
On 17 September 2024, Rabiot signed with French club Marseille. He joined them on a free transfer.
On 19 August 2025, Marseille announced that Rabiot and a teammate were placed on the transfer list. This was due to disagreements within the team after a loss to Rennes.
Joining AC Milan
On 1 September 2025, Rabiot returned to Serie A. He joined AC Milan on a three-year deal. He scored his first goal for the club on 8 December. This goal helped Milan win 3–2 against Torino.
International Journey
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Rabiot was part of the France U19 team. They reached the final of the 2013 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. They lost to Serbia in the final.
On 13 August 2013, at just 18 years old, Rabiot played his first game for the French under-21 team. This was a friendly 0–0 draw against Germany. He was considered for the senior squad for UEFA Euro 2016. However, he did not make the final team.
Rabiot made his senior debut for France on 15 November 2016. This was in a 0–0 friendly draw against Ivory Coast. He made a personal decision not to be on the standby list for the 2018 FIFA World Cup squad, which led to some public discussion.
On 18 May 2021, Rabiot was included in France's squad for UEFA Euro 2020. He played in several matches, including as a left wing-back. France was eliminated in a penalty shoot-out after a 3–3 draw against Switzerland.
On 13 November, Rabiot scored his first international goal. This was in an 8–0 win against Kazakhstan. This victory helped France qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
On 22 November 2022, Rabiot scored France's first goal of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. This was in a 4–1 win against Australia. He started in the final against Argentina. France lost 4–2 on penalties after a 3–3 draw.
Rabiot was chosen to play in UEFA Euro 2024, where he played in 5 matches. During UEFA Euro 2024, Rabiot made comments about an opposing player, Lamine Yamal. Yamal later scored a goal in the semi-final, helping Spain win 2–1 against France.
On 14 May 2026, Rabiot was selected for the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
How He Plays
He is a complete player, I have rarely seen someone so strong both physically and technically.
Adrien Rabiot is a tall, strong, and elegant left-footed midfielder. He combines good technique with impressive physical abilities. He was seen as a very promising player when he was younger.
He is known for being active and hard-working on the field. He is quick with the ball and makes smart runs into the penalty box. Rabiot is also a calm passer and has good dribbling skills. This helps him create chances for his teammates.
He is a modern, well-rounded, and flexible player with good defensive skills. Rabiot can play in many different midfield roles. These include a deep defensive role, a box-to-box midfielder, or even on the right side of the field. He usually plays as a left-sided central midfielder. His former manager, Massimiliano Allegri, sometimes used him as a left winger. Despite his talent, he has sometimes faced comments about his attitude or behavior off the field.
Career Statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Paris Saint-Germain II | 2011–12 | CFA | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 0 | ||||
| 2012–13 | CFA | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||||
| 2014–15 | CFA | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 0 | |||||
| Total | 9 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 0 | ||||||
| Paris Saint-Germain | 2012–13 | Ligue 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 9 | 0 | |
| 2013–14 | Ligue 1 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 3 | |
| 2014–15 | Ligue 1 | 21 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 4 | |
| 2015–16 | Ligue 1 | 24 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 6 | |
| 2016–17 | Ligue 1 | 27 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 4 | |
| 2017–18 | Ligue 1 | 33 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 50 | 5 | |
| 2018–19 | Ligue 1 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 2 | |
| Total | 150 | 13 | 22 | 3 | 16 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 227 | 24 | ||
| Toulouse II (loan) | 2012–13 | CFA 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Toulouse (loan) | 2012–13 | Ligue 1 | 13 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 13 | 1 | ||||
| Juventus | 2019–20 | Serie A | 28 | 1 | 4 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 1 | |
| 2020–21 | Serie A | 34 | 4 | 5 | 0 | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 47 | 5 | ||
| 2021–22 | Serie A | 32 | 0 | 5 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 45 | 0 | ||
| 2022–23 | Serie A | 32 | 8 | 3 | 0 | — | 13 | 3 | — | 48 | 11 | |||
| 2023–24 | Serie A | 31 | 5 | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | 35 | 5 | ||||
| Total | 157 | 18 | 21 | 0 | — | 32 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 212 | 22 | |||
| Marseille | 2024–25 | Ligue 1 | 29 | 9 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 31 | 10 | |||
| 2025–26 | Ligue 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||||
| Total | 30 | 9 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 32 | 10 | |||||
| AC Milan | 2025–26 | Serie A | 29 | 6 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 32 | 6 | ||
| Career total | 390 | 48 | 47 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 68 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 527 | 64 | ||
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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| France | 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 11 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2026 | 8 | 0 | |
| Total | 64 | 7 | |
- France score listed first, score column indicates score after each Rabiot goal
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
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| 1 | 13 November 2021 | Parc des Princes, Paris, France | 23 |  Kazakhstan |
6–0 | 8–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 2 | 6 June 2022 | Stadion Poljud, Split, Croatia | 28 |  Croatia |
1–0 | 1–1 | 2022–23 UEFA Nations League A | |
| 3 | 22 November 2022 | Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah, Qatar | 30 |  Australia |
1–1 | 4–1 | 2022 FIFA World Cup | |
| 4 | 18 November 2023 | Allianz Riviera, Nice, France | 41 |  Gibraltar |
8–0 | 14–0 | UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying | |
| 5 | 17 November 2024 | San Siro, Milan, Italy | 50 |  Italy |
1–0 | 3–1 | 2024–25 UEFA Nations League A | |
| 6 | 3–1 | |||||||
| 7 | 10 October 2025 | Parc des Princes, Paris, France | 56 |  Azerbaijan |
2–0 | 3–0 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |
Honours and Achievements
Paris Saint-Germain
- Ligue 1: 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2017–18, 2018–19
- Coupe de France: 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18
- Coupe de la Ligue: 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18
- Trophée des Champions: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Juventus
- Serie A: 2019–20
- Coppa Italia: 2020–21, 2023–24
- Supercoppa Italiana: 2020
France U19
- UEFA European Under-19 Championship runner-up: 2013
France
- UEFA Nations League: 2020–21; third place: 2024–25
- FIFA World Cup runner-up: 2022
Individual
- UEFA European Under-19 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2013
See also
In Spanish: Adrien Rabiot para niños
