Arthur Atta

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Arthur Atta
Personal information
Date of birth (2003-01-14) 14 January 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Rennes, France[1]
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team
Metz
Number 25
Youth career
2009–2011 AS Saint Jacques
2011–2018 Rennes
2018–2023 Metz
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Metz II 13 (3)
2022– Metz 30 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 March 2024

Arthur Atta (born 14 January 2003) is a French professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Metz.

Career[edit]

Atta is a youth product of AS Saint Jacques, Rennes and Metz. As a youth he played as goalkeeper, winger and forward, before moving back to play as defensive midfielder.[2] He was promoted to Metz's reserves in 2021.[2] He made his professional debut with Metz in a 0–0 Ligue 2 tie with Niort on 26 December 2022, where he was named man of the match.[3] On 25 January 2023, he signed his first professional contract with Metz until 2026.[4]

Personal life[edit]

Born in France, Atta is of Beninese descent.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Ligue 2. FC Metz : les belles promesses d'Arthur Atta". www.republicain-lorrain.fr.
  2. ^ a b "Arthur Atta : "Tout donner sur le terrain"". Football Club de Metz. 13 March 2023.
  3. ^ "Ligue 2. FC Metz - Niort : Arthur Atta élu homme du match". www.republicain-lorrain.fr.
  4. ^ "Ligue 2. Arthur Atta signe son premier contrat pro avec le FC Metz". www.republicain-lorrain.fr.
  5. ^ Sports, Méga (27 January 2023). "Officiel : Le jeune béninois Arthur Atta signe son premier contrat professionnel avec le FC Metz".

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