Adrien Rabiot
Background
AI-generatedAdrien Rabiot is a French professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for the French national team.
Role
Rabiot is a senior member of the France national football team, typically deployed as a box-to-box or defensive midfielder. He has also served as a vice-captain in various squads over recent years.
Background
Rabiot came through the Paris Saint-Germain academy before establishing himself as a first-team regular there, later moving to Juventus and then to Olympique de Marseille in Ligue 1. He has been a regular for the French national team since the mid-2010s, participating in multiple major tournaments including World Cups and European Championships.
Why they are in the news
Rabiot's name is circulating in mid-2026 coverage of the FIFA World Cup, following France's 2-0 semifinal defeat to Spain, a result that eliminated France from the tournament and sent Spain through to the final.
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