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Alan Virginius (born 3 January 2003) is a French professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Swiss Super League club Young Boys.
Key Information
Club career
[edit]Sochaux
[edit]On 6 July 2020, Virginius signed his first professional contract with Sochaux.[3] Virginius made his professional debut with Sochaux in a 2–2 Ligue 2 tie with Rodez on 19 September 2020.[4]
Lille
[edit]On 17 August 2022, Virginius signed with Ligue 1 side Lille.[5][6]
Loan to Clermont
[edit]On 9 January 2024, Virginius moved on loan to Clermont until the end of the season.[7]
Loan to Young Boys
[edit]On 3 August 2024, Virginius was loaned to Swiss Super League club Young Boys for the 2024–25 season, with an option to buy.[8]
International career
[edit]Virginius was called up to captain the France U20s for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[9]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 6 November 2025
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Sochaux B | 2020–21 | National 3 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||
| 2021–22 | National 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Total | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | |||||
| Sochaux | 2020–21 | Ligue 2 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 16 | 3 | ||
| 2021–22 | Ligue 2 | 31 | 5 | 1 | 0 | — | 2[a] | 0 | 34 | 5 | ||
| Total | 46 | 8 | 2 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | 50 | 8 | |||
| Lille | 2022–23 | Ligue 1 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 18 | 1 | |
| 2023–24 | Ligue 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[b] | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | ||
| Total | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 23 | 1 | |||
| Lille B | 2022–23 | National 3 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | |||
| 2023–24 | National 3 | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | |||||
| Clermont (loan) | 2023–24 | Ligue 1 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 15 | 0 | ||
| Young Boys (loan) | 2024–25 | Swiss Super League | 32 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 8[c] | 1 | — | 45 | 7 | |
| Young Boys | 2025–26 | Swiss Super League | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3[d] | 0 | — | 14 | 1 | |
| Career total | 130 | 17 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 158 | 22 | ||
- ^ Appearances in Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Conference League
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Champions League
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
Honours
[edit]Individual
- UEFA European Under-19 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2022[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023™ SQUAD LIST: France (FRA)" (PDF). FIFA. 22 May 2023. p. 8. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ "Alan Virginius". Lille OSC (in French). Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ^ FCSM, Fabien. "Premier contrat professionnel pour Alan Virginius". --.
- ^ "Sochaux vs. Rodez - 19 September 2020". Soccerway.
- ^ "Transferts : Lille s'offre Alan Virginius (Sochaux)" [Transfers: Lille offers Alan Virginius (Sochaux)]. L'Équipe. 17 August 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
- ^ "Alan Virginius, un Jeune Talent Chez Les Dogues". Lille OSC. 17 August 2022. Archived from the original on 17 August 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
- ^ "Alan Virginius débarque en prêt au Clermont Foot 63" [Alan Virginius arrives on loan at Clermont Foot 63] (in French). Clermont Foot. 9 January 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Alan Virginius prêté au BSC Young Boys" (in French). Lille OSC. 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ "Le groupe pour la Coupe du monde". www.fff.fr.
- ^ "2022 Under-19 EURO Team of the Tournament". UEFA. 5 July 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
External links
[edit]- Alan Virginius at Soccerway
- Alan Virginius at the French Football Federation (in French)
- Alan Virginius at WorldFootball.net
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Alan Virginius
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Early life and youth career
Early life
Alan Virginius was born on 3 January 2003 in Soisy-sous-Montmorency, a suburban commune in the Val-d'Oise department, located just north of Paris in France.[2] He holds French nationality and grew up in this local environment, which has a history of nurturing football talent, including notable figures like Louis Saha.[8] Details regarding his family background remain limited in public records.[9] Virginius's initial exposure to football occurred in this suburban French setting prior to his entry into organized youth play at age six.[8]Youth career
Virginius began his organized youth football career at the age of six, joining FC Soisy-Andilly-Margency in 2009, where he developed his skills over the next eight years until 2017.[2] This local club in the Val-d'Oise region provided his initial platform for competitive play, fostering his early passion for the sport that had emerged in childhood.[8] In 2017, he transferred to Entente SSG (Entente Sannois Saint-Gratien) for the 2017–2018 season, continuing his progression in a more structured youth environment.[2] The following year, in 2018, Virginius joined the prestigious academy of FC Sochaux-Montbéliard, a club renowned for its youth development program.[2] There, he advanced through the U17 and U19 levels, honing his technical abilities and tactical understanding until 2020.[9] In spring 2019, while playing for France U16, he was named “Joueur Clairefontaine du mois” for March.[8] On July 6, 2020, at the age of 17, Virginius signed his first professional contract with Sochaux, marking a significant milestone in his transition from youth to senior football.[10] During this period, he also gained experience with the club's reserve team, Sochaux B, appearing in three matches and scoring two goals between 2020 and 2022 in the Championnat National 3.[11]Club career
Sochaux
Virginius signed his first professional contract with FC Sochaux-Montbéliard on July 6, 2020, marking the start of his breakthrough into senior football. He made his professional debut two months later on September 19, 2020, substituting into a 2–2 Ligue 2 draw against Rodez AF at the Stade Auguste-Bonal.[2] During his time at Sochaux from 2020 to 2022, Virginius accumulated 50 first-team appearances across all competitions, scoring 8 goals and providing 4 assists. In the 2020–21 season, limited to 16 Ligue 2 matches, he netted 3 goals, including his maiden professional strike on December 5, 2020, in a 1–1 home draw with AS Nancy-Lorraine, where he equalized in the second half.[11][1] The 2021–22 campaign represented Virginius's most prominent season at the club, with 32 appearances and 5 goals in Ligue 2, alongside 2 assists. His contributions included the opening goal in a 1–0 away win over Dijon FCO on July 26, 2021, setting the tone for Sochaux's strong start, and a goal in a 2–1 home victory against En Avant Guingamp on March 5, 2022. These performances helped Sochaux secure an 8th-place finish in the league, ensuring stability in the second tier. On August 16, 2022, amid growing interest from higher-division clubs, Virginius transferred to Lille OSC for a reported fee of €4 million, signing a five-year contract until 2027. This move came as Sochaux faced financial challenges that would later lead to administrative issues.[12][13]Lille
Alan Virginius joined Lille OSC from Sochaux on August 17, 2022, signing a five-year contract until 2027 for a transfer fee of €4 million.[12][14] He made his Ligue 1 debut for Lille just four days later, on August 21, 2022, coming on as a substitute in a 1–7 home defeat against Paris Saint-Germain.[15] During his time at Lille from 2022 to 2024, Virginius featured sparingly in the first team, making 23 appearances across all competitions, scoring 1 goal and providing 1 assist.[11] His sole goal came on January 15, 2023, in a 5–1 Ligue 1 victory over Troyes, where he netted the fourth goal in the 75th minute.[16] Primarily deployed as a rotational option on the left wing, his opportunities were limited by competition from established players such as Jonathan Bamba and later arrivals, resulting in mostly substitute appearances during the 2022–23 and early 2023–24 seasons.[2] Virginius also contributed to Lille's reserve team, Lille II, in the National 3 league, where he made 8 appearances and scored 3 goals between the 2022–23 and 2023–24 seasons.[17] This period at Lille marked a step up in competition from his more prominent role at Sochaux in Ligue 2, highlighting adaptation challenges in the top flight.[12]Loan to Clermont
On January 9, 2024, Alan Virginius joined Clermont Foot on loan from Lille OSC until the end of the 2023–2024 Ligue 1 season, with the move aimed at providing him regular playing time in a squad seeking to bolster its attacking options during a relegation battle.[18] The 21-year-old winger expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity to regain rhythm and confidence, stating he would give everything to help the club achieve survival.[18] During his stint, Virginius made 14 appearances in Ligue 1, starting 12 matches and accumulating 934 minutes primarily as a left winger, though he occasionally featured on the right or in central attacking roles.[19] He recorded no goals but provided two assists, including contributions in fixtures against mid-table opponents like FC Nantes and FC Lorient, where his pace and crossing ability helped create scoring chances for teammates.[1] Despite the lack of direct goal involvement, his involvement in 21 shot-creating actions underscored his role in supporting Clermont's forward line amid limited attacking output from the team.[1] The loan concluded on June 30, 2024, as Clermont Foot suffered relegation to Ligue 2 after finishing 16th in the standings, prompting Virginius's return to Lille without any extension or permanent transfer option activated.Young Boys
Virginius joined BSC Young Boys on an initial loan from Lille on 3 August 2024, ahead of the 2024–25 season.[14] This move marked his first venture abroad, providing an opportunity to gain regular playing time in the Swiss Super League after limited opportunities at Lille. During the loan period, he quickly integrated into the squad, featuring prominently as a versatile attacker on the flanks. Over the course of the 2024–25 campaign, Virginius made 45 appearances across all competitions, contributing 7 goals and 4 assists.[11] His performances highlighted his speed and directness, helping Young Boys maintain competitiveness in the league while adapting to the physical demands of Swiss football. A standout moment came in the UEFA Champions League play-off qualifier, where he scored a crucial goal against Galatasaray on 29 August 2024, clinching Young Boys' victory and a place in the league phase.[20] Impressed by his impact, Young Boys exercised the option to secure him permanently on 9 July 2025, signing him from Lille for a transfer fee of €2.5 million with a contract extending until June 2029.[14] Since the permanent switch, as of November 2025, Virginius has recorded 15 appearances, 2 goals, and 1 assist across all competitions, establishing himself as a key figure in the team's ongoing title challenge.[11] Notably, he has adapted effectively to deploying his right foot on the left wing, using his natural cut-inside movement to create scoring opportunities and add unpredictability to Young Boys' attack.[21]International career
Youth international career
Virginius began his international career at youth level with the France U16 team in 2019, shortly after joining the Sochaux youth academy, where he made 6 appearances and scored 2 goals, all in friendly matches.[22] His strong form at Sochaux during this period contributed to his initial call-ups.[2] Later that year, he earned a single cap for the France U17 side in a friendly, without finding the net.[22] Progressing to the France U19 team from 2021 to 2022, Virginius featured in 15 matches and scored 5 goals, including during the qualification campaign and the finals of the 2022 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, to which France advanced as hosts.[22][23] He netted three goals in the tournament itself, helping France reach the semi-finals.[23] Virginius then represented the France U20 team from 2022 to 2024, accumulating 12 appearances and 5 goals across friendly internationals and competitive fixtures, including captaining the team at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup, where he made 3 appearances and scored 2 goals.[22][24] In 2024, he made his debut for the France U21 side, substituting in a UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifier against Cyprus on 11 October, where he played one minute in a 3–0 victory, though he did not score.[6][25] Across all youth levels, Virginius has earned 35 caps and scored 12 goals for France.[22][6]Senior international career
Virginius is eligible to represent the senior France national team, having been born in Soisy-sous-Montmorency, France, and accumulated 35 caps across various youth levels, including captaining the U20 side at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[2][22] As of November 2025, he has not earned any senior international caps or received call-ups to Les Bleus, despite his progression through the youth system.[6] His promising form with the U20 and U21 teams has marked him as a prospect for future consideration, though he contends with intense competition from entrenched attackers like Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé in a squad rich with offensive talent.[26] Following his permanent transfer to Young Boys in July 2025, Virginius indicated that consistent playing time in the Swiss Super League would help him build toward a senior France call-up.[27]Playing style
Tactical roles
Alan Virginius primarily operates as a left winger, deploying in 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 formations where he utilizes his right foot to cut inside from the flank, creating scoring opportunities through direct runs and combination play.[9][28] This role allows him to exploit spaces behind defenses, particularly in transitional phases, as evidenced by his early contributions at Sochaux in Ligue 2.[28] Throughout his youth and initial professional appearances at Sochaux, Virginius demonstrated positional versatility, occasionally featuring as a right winger or in an attacking midfield role within fluid systems.[28][29] Data from his career shows left-wing deployment in approximately 83% of matches, with right-wing usage at 17%, highlighting his adaptability across wide positions.[29] At Young Boys in the Swiss Super League, Virginius has transitioned to more varied responsibilities, including central attacking midfield duties in counter-attacking setups that leverage his pace for quick breaks.[30] His height of 1.80 meters supports occasional aerial contributions in these schemes, though his primary impact remains on the ground.[2] This evolution reflects a shift from a predominantly wide forward profile in Ligue 2 at Sochaux to a rotational winger and multi-positional option in higher-tier competitions like Ligue 1 with Lille and Clermont, and now the Swiss league.[2]Key attributes
Alan Virginius is renowned for his exceptional pace, often rated at 90 or higher in analytical assessments, which enables him to excel as a counter-attack threat on the wing.[31] His dribbling ability, consistently evaluated around 70, allows him to navigate tight spaces effectively, complemented by strong off-ball movement that positions him advantageously for transitions.[32] Additionally, Virginius demonstrates proficiency in short passes and flick-ons, enhancing his role in quick build-up play.[33] Despite preferring the left wing, Virginius is right-footed, which he leverages for precise crossing from wide areas, achieving notable accuracy in delivery.[9] However, his physical strength is a relative weakness, rated between 35 and 42, limiting his effectiveness in duels and aerial challenges.[34] Defensively, he scores low at 27, reflecting minimal contributions in tracking back or tackling.[31] Decision-making can occasionally falter in congested areas, leading to suboptimal choices under pressure.[28] Early scouting reports from his 2021 stint at Sochaux highlighted his potential as a dynamic "baller" in transitional phases, attracting interest from Bundesliga clubs due to his flair and speed.[28] By 2025, his performances with Young Boys have shown improved consistency in maintaining high-intensity runs and creative output, solidifying his reputation as a versatile attacker.[33]Career statistics and honours
Career statistics
Alan Virginius has accumulated 138 appearances and 17 goals in senior club football across various competitions as of November 2025.[11] These figures encompass his time at FC Sochaux-Montbéliard (50 appearances, 8 goals), LOSC Lille (23 appearances, 1 goal in senior matches plus 8 appearances and 3 goals for the reserves), Clermont Foot on loan (15 appearances, 0 goals), and BSC Young Boys (50 appearances, 8 goals).[1] Assists total 12 across these clubs.[11] The following table provides a breakdown of his club appearances by season and primary competition, focusing on domestic leagues, with additional notes on cup and European involvement:| Season | Club | Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | Sochaux | Ligue 2 | 15 | 3 | 2 |
| 2021-22 | Sochaux | Ligue 2 | 31 | 5 | 1 |
| 2022-23 | Lille | Ligue 1 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | Lille | Ligue 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | Clermont (loan) | Ligue 1 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024-25 | Young Boys | Swiss Super League | 32 | 2 | 3 |
| 2025-26 | Young Boys | Swiss Super League | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| Various | Multiple | Domestic Cups (Coupe de France, Swiss Cup) | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Various | Lille/Young Boys | European (UEFA Conference League, Champions League qualifiers) | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Age Group | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| U16 | 6 | 2 |
| U17 | 1 | 0 |
| U19 | 15 | 5 |
| U20 | 8 | 4 |
| U21 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 31 | 11 |