Romain Perraud

Romain Paul Jean-Michel Perraud (born 22 September 1997) is a French professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Ligue 1 club Lille.

Romain Perraud

Perraud with Nice in 2018
Personal information
Full name	Romain Paul Jean-Michel Perraud[1]
Date of birth	(1997-09-22) 22 September 1997 (age 27)[2]
Place of birth	Toulouse, France
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)[3]
Position(s)	Left-back
Team information
Current team	Lille
Number	15
Youth career
2007–2008	Blagnac
2008–2009	Toulouse Fontaines
2009–2014	US Colomiers
2014–2016	Nice
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2015–2018	Nice II	65	(9)
2018–2019	Nice	1	(0)
2018–2019	→ Paris FC (loan)	33	(5)
2019–2021	Brest	56	(3)
2021–2024	Southampton	49	(2)
2023–2024	→ Nice (loan)	19	(0)
2024–2025	Betis	28	(2)
2025–	Lille	3	(1)
International career
2014	France U17	4	(1)
2014	France U18	1	(0)
2015–2017	France U19	9	(1)
2016–2018	France U20	8	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 01:16, 31 August 2025 (UTC)

Club career

Early career

Born in Toulouse in 1997, Perraud began his youth career with local side, Blagnac in 2007. He left in 2008 to join his hometown club Toulouse Fontaines Club, before moving on to US Colomiers in 2009.

Nice

In 2014, Perraud joined Nice's youth team from US Colomiers Football.^[4] Two years later, he joined the club's senior ranks. On 8 December 2016, Perraud made his senior debut for Nice in the 6th matchday of the 2016–17 UEFA Europa League against Krasnodar at Allianz Riviera, playing the full match.^[5]

Paris FC (loan)

In August 2018, Perraud signed a season-long loan with Paris FC.^[6] On 14 September 2018, he made his first appearance for the club in a 0–0 draw with Ajaccio.^[7] On 22 September 2018, Perraud scored his first goal for Paris FC after a 2–1 win against Metz.^[8]

Brest

In August 2019, Perraud signed a four-year deal with Brest.^[9] On 10 August 2019, he made his first appearance for the club in a 1–1 draw against Toulouse.^[10] On 13 September 2020, Perraud scored his first goal for Brest in a 2–0 victory over Dijon.^[11]

Southampton

On 2 July 2021, Perraud signed a four-year contract with Southampton for an undisclosed fee.^[12][13] On 14 August 2021, he made his first Premier League appearance for Southampton in a 3–1 defeat to Everton.^[14] On 2 March 2022, Perraud scored his first professional goal for Southampton with a 30-yard drive in a 3–1 FA Cup victory against West Ham.^[15]

During the 2022–23 season, Perraud scored his first Premier League goal in a 1–1 draw against West Ham.^[16] On 6 November 2022, he scored in a 1–4 defeat against Newcastle.^[17] Perraud scored a brace on 28 January 2023 in a 2–1 FA Cup victory against Blackpool.^[18] After sustaining an ankle injury during a 0–1 defeat to Bournemouth on 27 April 2023, Perraud was ruled out for the remainder of the season.^[19]

Nice (loan)

On 28 August 2023, Perraud returned to Nice on a season-long loan^[20] with an option to buy.^[21]

Betis

On 24 June 2024, Perraud signed for La Liga side Real Betis effective from 1 July.^[22]

Lille

On 8 August 2025, Perraud returned to France after signing a three-year contract with Lille.^[23]

Career statistics

As of match played 30 August 2025^[24]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National cup		League cup		Europe		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Nice	2016–17	Ligue 1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1[a]	0	—		1	0
	2017–18	Ligue 1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2[a]	0	—		3	0
	Total		1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	4	0
Paris FC (loan)	2018–19	Ligue 2	33	5	1	0	0	0	—		—		34	5
Brest	2019–20	Ligue 1	20	0	1	0	3	0	—		—		24	0
	2020–21	Ligue 1	36	3	1	0	—		—		—		37	3
	Total		56	3	2	0	3	0	—		—		61	3
Southampton	2021–22[25]	Premier League	20	0	2	1	1	0	—		—		23	1
	2022–23[26]	Premier League	29	2	3	2	4	0	—		—		36	4
	2023–24[27]	Championship	0	0	0	0	1	0	—		—		1	0
	Total		49	2	5	3	6	0	—		—		60	5
Nice (loan)	2023–24[27]	Ligue 1	19	0	2	0	—		—		—		21	0
Real Betis	2024–25[28]	La Liga	28	2	3	0	—		9[b]	0	—		41	2
Lille	2025–26	Ligue 1	3	1	0	0	—		0	0	—		3	1
Career total			189	12	13	3	9	0	13	0	0	0	224	15

1. Appearances in UEFA Europa League
2. Appearances in UEFA Conference League

Honours

Betis

• UEFA Conference League runner-up: 2024–25

Individual

• Toulon Tournament Best XI: 2018^[29]