Player profile
Aurélien Tchouaméni
Midfielder · Real Madrid
Aurélien Tchouaméni was France's defensive midfield shield at the 2026 World Cup, overcoming a hamstring muscle injury during the tournament to be available for the semi-final against Spain, and is expected to stay at Real Madrid for years to come.
Career
Tchouaméni has established himself at Real Madrid as the defensive midfielder tasked with controlling tempo, breaking up opposition play and connecting both penalty areas.
Despite transfer speculation linking him away from the Bernabéu, reporting since the World Cup suggests he is set to remain at Real Madrid for several more years.
How they play
A physically imposing holding midfielder, Tchouaméni screens the back line and carries the ball forward under pressure, giving France's midfield defensive solidity alongside progressive passing.
Where they are now
He played the full 90 minutes as France beat Senegal 3-1 in their tournament opener, before a left semitendinosus muscle injury threatened his participation later in the competition.
Head coach Didier Deschamps confirmed Tchouaméni was fit and available for France's World Cup semi-final against Spain after the injury scare.
Bio
Club career
- Real Madrid Club de Fútbol2022–http
- AS Monaco FC2020–2022
- FC Girondins de Bordeaux2018–2020
International career
- France men's national association football team2021–http
Youth caps: U21 (2021) · U20 (2019) · U19 (2018) · U18 (2017–2018) · U17 (2016–2017) · U16 (2015–2016)
Honours
No honours on record yet.
Defining moments
Fit for France's World Cup semi-final vs Spain2026
After suffering a hamstring muscle injury during the tournament, Tchouaméni was cleared by Didier Deschamps to be available for France's 2026 World Cup semi-final against Spain.
Latest season stats (ESPN)
In our archive
- France 4–6 EnglandLSubstitute · #8
Sources
- ESPN athlete profileJul 18, 2026
- WikidataJul 18, 2026
- Player photo — Bryan BerlinCC BY-SA 4.0
Read for this profile
- africasoccer — World Cup 2026: Aurélien Tchouaméni fit for France's semi-finalAugust 3, 2026
- Bolavip — Didier Deschamps provides positive update on Aurelien Tchouameni ahead of France vs Morocco gameAugust 3, 2026
Profile written / last reviewed August 3, 2026.
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