Aurélien Tchouaméni
Aurélien Tchouaméni is 26 years old in 2026, born on 27 January 2000. France Midfielder for Real Madrid.
| Appearances | 33 |
| Goals | 1 |
| Assists | 0 |
| Yellow Cards | 8 |
| Red Cards | — |
| Goals / Match | 0.03 |
📖 Aurélien Tchouaméni: Biography & Story
Real Madrid's midfield shield: a World Cup finalist signed for a club-record defensive-midfield fee.
Aurélien Tchouaméni developed into one of Ligue 1's most complete defensive midfielders at Monaco, combining physical presence, tactical discipline and composed distribution, before Real Madrid signed him in 2022 for a fee that made him one of the most expensive players in his position.
He was a key part of Real Madrid's Champions League-winning squad in his debut season, and reached the 2022 World Cup final with France, further cementing his status as one of the world's premier defensive midfielders at a young age.
His combination of size, mobility and passing range gives Real Madrid a reliable shield in front of the back four, and he has continued to develop his game across multiple positions in midfield and defence.
🗺️ Career Journey
French academy product
Breakthrough Ligue 1 seasons
Champions League winner in debut season
🏆 Honours & Achievements
👨👩👦 Personal Life & Family
Aurélien Tchouaméni was born on 27 January 2000 in Rouen, France, to Cameroonian parents. He came through Bordeaux's academy before a standout season at Monaco established him as one of the most sought-after young defensive midfielders in Europe.
Tchouaméni has spoken about the influence of his Cameroonian heritage and his family's support throughout his rapid rise from Bordeaux's academy to becoming one of the most expensive defensive midfielders in football history.
💡 Did You Know?: Aurélien Trivia
He reached the 2022 World Cup final with France, finishing runner-up to Argentina.
He won the Champions League in his very first season at Real Madrid.
Aurélien Tchouaméni has 1 goal and 0 assists this season. A solid Fantasy XI pick from Real Madrid.
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