Quentin Valentino
| Born | Quentin Valentino 14 March 2006 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Quentin Valentino (born 14 March 2006) is a French rugby union player who plays as a centre for Section Paloise in the Top 14.
Playing career
Early life
Quentin Valentino was born in Grasse and began playing rugby at the age of five for RO Grasse.[1] In 2021, he joined Stade niçois, entering the Projet de Performance Fédéral (PPF) and establishing himself as one of the top French prospects of his generation.[2]
In 2024, Valentino moved to Pau's academy to continue his development at a higher level.[3]
Professional career
Valentino made his professional debut with Section Paloise in the 2024–25 season. He participated in the Supersevens 2024 tournament, reaching the final at the stade du Hameau but losing to Monaco Rugby Sevens.[4]
On 14 December 2024, he made his professional 2024–25 EPCR Challenge Cup debut against the Lions at Ellis Park Stadium, entering in the 66th minute.[5]
International career
France U18
Valentino was first called up to the France U18 squad in 2023. He participated in the Under-18 Six Nations Festival and later joined the team on tour to South Africa for the International Series.[6]
In 2024, he was selected again for the Under-18 Six Nations Festival, playing in preparation matches against Italy and England, as well as tournament fixtures against Ireland and Georgia.[7]
France U20 Development
In November 2024, Valentino joined the France U20 Development squad. He captained the team in a 55–36 victory over Italy.[8]
References
- ^ "Interview de Quentin Valentino". stadenicois.fr. 17 August 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "2 Crabos dans le Top 100 français M18". stadenicois.fr. 6 February 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
- ^ "Centre de Formation : huit recrues, deux prolongations, 27 joueurs pour la saison 24-25". section-paloise.com. Archived from the original on 20 March 2025. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ "Rugby à 7 : Monaco remporte la 3e étape du Supersevens après une finale serrée contre Pau". L'Équipe. 1 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ "Equipes - Emirates Lions vs. Pau - EPCR Challenge Cup". epcrugby.com. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ Sylvain Muzeau (18 July 2023). "Le groupe de France moins 18 ans pour l'International Series". ffr.fr. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
- ^ Sulvain Muzeau (24 February 2024). "France moins 18 ans bat l'Italie 36-7". ffr.fr. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Pierre Baty (26 November 2024). "France moins 20 ans développement – Italie : 55-36". ffr.fr. Retrieved 29 November 2024.