| Real Name/Full Name | Romain Paul Jean-Michel Perraud |
| Nick Name/Celebrated Name: | Romain Perraud |
| Birth Place: | Toulouse, France |
| Date Of Birth/Birthday: | 22 September 1997 |
| Age/How Old: | 27 years old |
| Height/How Tall: | In Centimetres – 173 cm In Feet and Inches – 5′ 8″ |
| Weight: | In Kilograms – 68Kgs In Pounds – 149.9lbs |
| Eye Colour: | N/A |
| Hair Colour: | Black |
| Parents Name: | Father –Unknown Mother – Unknown |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| School: | N/A |
| College: | N/A |
| Religion: | N/A |
| Nationality: | French |
| Zodiac Sign: | N/A |
| Gender: | Male |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Girlfriend: | N/A |
| Wife/Spouse Name: | N/A |
| Kids/Children Name: | N/A |
| Profession: | Footballer, left-back |
| Net Worth: | $ 1million- $5 million |
| Last Updated: | November 2024 |
Romain Paul Jean-Michel Perraud is a French professional international footballer. Born on 22nd September 1997, Romain plays as a left-back. Romain got the attention of many, including Phil Hay, who said, “ He is starting to become one of the leading left-backs, seen by many people, as the best left-back or one of them in France’s top division.” Romain style of play has attracted the attention of the English side, Leeds United.
Biography and Early Life
He was born in the southern French city of Toulouse and grew up through the local sides until joining Nice as a 16-year-old in 2014, honing his skills alongside Allan Saint-Maximin, Mario Balotelli, and Jean-Michael Seri.
After graduating from Nice’s academy, he made his Europa League debut against FC Krasnodar in December 2016, the final group stage game in which they were already eliminated after losing four of their first five games.
He played for 90 minutes as the Russian team was reduced to ten men, and Nice came back to win 2-1, although he didn’t get any more chances. For the club, he has accumulated a lot of minutes in the league.
Education
Much information about Romain’s early education is not available to the public. Romain, however, attended Nice football academy at 16 alongside great players like Mario Balotelli and Allan Saint-Maximin.
Romain joining the football academy at 16 proves that he attended school previously, but the information about his previous studies and schooling is still under preview.
Personal Life: Girlfriend, Children, Wife, etc.
Romain Perraud, unlike many celebrities, prefers to keep his personal life private, leaving very little to the public and media. However, in an interview with Daily Echo, Romain once stated that his girlfriend who works in France sometimes visits him in the United Kingdom, “After my girlfriend came. But she is working in France, so sometimes she comes, sometimes she goes back to France.”
Romain maintains close contact with his family. He was actually in quarantine with his father when he made his move to England, he said to Daily Echo, “When I arrived I was with my father, so I did my quarantine with my father…for one or two weeks I am alone, then after my girlfriend comes, also my father and mother.”
Romain does not have any child or children so far.
The French footballer does neither has any past relationship nor affair history public to the media.
Romain Perraud can participate in some other sports such as table tennis. He proved that he could play tennis in his statement during the interview with Daily Echo where he said, “…I like tennis, I like NBA…I played against Oriol, Che Adams, Mikey, and Moi Elyounoussi.”
Romain is also a rugby lover since his father coached a rugby team in France’s first division rugby league.
Is Romain Perraud Gay?
Romain Perraud’s sexuality is not public, but he is assumed to be straight as he has not sparked any speculations stating that he is gay or bisexual. In an interview with Daily Echo, the Frenchman hinted that he has a girlfriend who works in France, which points that he is straight.
Professional Career
Perraud, born in 1997 in Toulouse, began his youth career in 2007 with local club Blagnac FC. In 2008, he returned to his hometown club, Toulouse Fontaines Club, before transferring to US Colomiers Football in 2009.
1. Nice
Perraud joined OGC Nice’s youth team in 2014 after playing for US Colomiers Football.
He joined the senior levels of the club two years later. Perraud made his senior debut for Nice in the 2016–17 UEFA Europa League against FC Krasnodar at Allianz Riviera on December 8, 2016, playing the entire match.
2. Paris FC.
Perraud joined Paris FC on a season-long loan in August 2018.
He made his debut appearance for the club on September 14, 2018, in a 0–0 tie with AC Ajaccio. While on loan, he scored his first goal for the club on the 13th of September 2020 when Paris FC won 2-1 over FC Metz.
3. Brest
Perraud signed a four-year contract with Brest in 2019, where he made his debut on the 10th of August 2019, during which Brest scored 1 in the 1-1 draw against Toulouse. He scored his first goal for the club on the 13th of September 2020 as they thrashed Dijon 2-0.
4. Southampton
Romain moved to English football when he signed a four-year deal with the English side, Southampton, on 2 July 2021; however, the transfer fees were not made public.
On his first debut in the English Premier League, Southampton lost 3-1 to the Merseyside blue, Everton, on 14 August 2021.
Leeds United has also shown some interest in signing Romain Perraud, but his contract with Southampton is yet to expire (2025).
Awards and Achievements
The Frenchman, Romain, has not bagged some major trophies and awards over the years of professional football, but he has some interesting statistics such as;
- The defender with the most assists in the Ligue 1 competition (5 assists).
- Ranked 12th in the Ligue 1 as the player with the ability to carry the ball for the longest distance at his feet.
Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Romain Perraud in 2024
Romain Perraud is estimated to have a net worth of $1-$5. His salary is still under preview, but the few years of professional football in Ligue 1 can satisfy the estimated net worth.
Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know
- Romain was the defender with the most assists in the Ligue 1 competition (5 assists).
- Romain has the ability to carry the ball for the longest distance at his feet. He was 12th in the Ligue 1.
- He scored 5 goals from the left-back position while on loan at Paris FC.
Evidence by his move from Ligue 1 to a stronger and competitive English Premier League, the Frenchman Romain is a footballer whose persistence and growth are enviable and can be emulated. He is a full athlete as he can play tennis as well.