Romain Paul Jean-Michel Perraud (born 22 September 1997) is a French professional

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who plays as a left-back for La Liga club Real Betis.

Club career

Early career

Born in Toulouse in 1997, Perraud began his youth career with local side,

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in 2007. He left in 2008 to join his hometown club

Toulouse Fontaines Club Toulouse Fontaines Club was a football club based in Toulouse, France. Their stadium was in the rue des Fontaines, in the Saint-Cyprien suburb of Toulouse. The club was dissolved in 2016 as part of a merger with ''Toulouse Saint-Jo Football SC'' ...

, before moving on to US Colomiers in 2009.

Nice

In 2014, Perraud joined Nice's youth team from US Colomiers Football. 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

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against Krasnodar at

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, playing the full match.

Paris FC (loan)

In August 2018, Perraud signed a season-long loan with Paris FC. On 14 September 2018, he made his first appearance for the club in a 0–0 draw with

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. On 22 September 2018, Perraud scored his first goal for Paris FC after a 2–1 win against Metz.

Brest

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

Southampton

On 2 July 2021, Perraud signed a four-year contract with Southampton for an undisclosed fee. On 14 August 2021, he made his first Premier League appearance for Southampton in a 3–1 defeat to Everton. 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. During the

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season, Perraud scored his first Premier League goal in a 1–1 draw against West Ham. On 6 November 2022, he scored in a 1–4 defeat against Newcastle. Perraud scored a brace on 28 January 2023 in a 2–1 FA Cup victory against

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. After sustaining an ankle injury during a 0–1 defeat to

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on 27 April 2023, Perraud was ruled out for the remainder of the season.

Nice (loan)

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

Betis

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

Career statistics

Honours

Individual

* Toulon Tournament Best XI:

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