Rudy Matondo

Rudy Nzingoula Matondo (born 13 March 2008) is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ligue 1 club Auxerre.

Rudy Matondo

Personal information
Full name	Rudy Nzingoula Matondo
Date of birth	(2008-03-13) 13 March 2008 (age 17)
Place of birth	Évry-Courcouronnes, France
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Auxerre
Number	34
Youth career
2017–2023	US Grigny
2023–	Auxerre
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2025–	Auxerre B	5	(0)
2025–	Auxerre	3	(0)
International career‡
2024	France U16	3	(0)
2024–	France U17	10	(2)
Medal record Men's football Representing  France UEFA European Under-17 Championship Runner-up 2025 Albania
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 22:15, 20 April 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 22:15, 20 April 2025 (UTC)

Club career

Matondo joined the youth academy of Auxerre in 2023 from US Grigny. In the 2024–25 season, he was the youngest member of the club's under-19 squad competing in the UEFA Youth League.^[1] On 6 April 2025, Matondo made his professional debut as a substitute in a 1–0 Ligue 1 victory over Rennes.^[2] It was reported later in the same month that league rivals Marseille were expressing interest in signing him over the summer.^[3]

International career

Matondo is a youth international for France.^[4]

Personal life

Born in France, Matondo is of Congolese descent from the Republic of the Congo. His older brother Rabby Nzingoula is also a professional footballer.^[3]

Honours

France U17

• UEFA European Under-17 Championship runner-up: 2025^[5]