Player profile
Adrien Rabiot
Midfielder · AC Milan
Adrien Rabiot started every match as France reached the 2026 World Cup semifinals, pairing his AC Milan club role with a central, combative presence in Didier Deschamps' midfield.
Career
Rabiot was named in Deschamps' final 26 for France's Group I campaign, which opened against Senegal in mid-June 2026, with both Rabiot and AC Milan teammate Mike Maignan starting and playing the full 90 minutes.
He set up France's second goal in the Senegal opener with an incisive through ball for Bradley Barcola, and his resilience was repeatedly credited as central to France's run to the semifinals before elimination.
How they play
Rabiot is a physically imposing, box-to-box central midfielder who combines ball-carrying with defensive coverage, a profile that has made him a Deschamps regular for club and country.
Where they are now
Across the tournament Rabiot made 3 appearances with 1 assist and an average rating of 7.35, underlining his consistency through France's run.
Bio
Club career
- AC MilanSince 2025Current
- Olympique de Marseille2024–2025
- Juventus FC2019–2024
- Paris Saint-Germain FC2012–2019
- Toulouse FC2013
Academy: Paris Saint-Germain FC Academy (2012–2014)
International career
- France men's national association football teamSince 2016Current
Youth caps: U21 (2013–2016) · U20 (2014) · U19 (2012–2013) · U18 (2012) · U17 (2011–2012) · U16 (2010)
Honours
No honours on record yet.
Defining moments
Assist in the World Cup opener2026
Rabiot's incisive pass sent Bradley Barcola through to score France's second goal in their Group I opener against Senegal.
Latest season stats (ESPN)
In our archive
- France 4–6 EnglandLStarted · #14 · Left Midfielder
Sources
- ESPN athlete profileJul 18, 2026
- WikidataJul 18, 2026
- Player photo — Bryan BerlinCC BY-SA 4.0
Read for this profile
- AC Milan — Adrien Rabiot and Mike Maignan: 2026 FIFA World Cup round-upAugust 14, 2026
- FIFA.com — Adrien Rabiot: In the shadows but impossible to ignore for FranceAugust 14, 2026
Profile written / last reviewed August 14, 2026.
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