Arthur Atta (born 14 January 2003) is a French professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Italian Serie A club Udinese on loan from Metz.
Career
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]
On 30 August 2024, Atta joined Udinese in Italy on loan with an option to buy.[5]
International career
Born in France, Atta is of Beninese descent.[6] He played for the France U20s at the 2024 Maurice Revello Tournament.[7]
References
- ^ "Ligue 2. FC Metz : les belles promesses d'Arthur Atta". www.republicain-lorrain.fr.
- ^ a b "Arthur Atta : "Tout donner sur le terrain"". Football Club de Metz. 13 March 2023.
- ^ "Ligue 2. FC Metz - Niort : Arthur Atta élu homme du match". www.republicain-lorrain.fr.
- ^ "Ligue 2. Arthur Atta signe son premier contrat pro avec le FC Metz". www.republicain-lorrain.fr.
- ^ "Atta è un nuovo giocatore dell'Udinese" [Atta is a new Udinese player] (in Italian). Udinese. 30 August 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ Sports, Méga (27 January 2023). "Officiel : Le jeune béninois Arthur Atta signe son premier contrat professionnel avec le FC Metz".
- ^ "LA LISTE POUR LE TOURNOI MAURICE-REVELLO" (in French). Fédération Française de Football. 20 May 2024.
External links
- Arthur Atta at Soccerway
- Arthur Atta at BDFutbol