Yann M'Vila

• Full name: Yann Gérard M'Vila
• Date of birth: 29 June 1990
• Place of birth: Aubervilliers, France
• Nationality: French
• Position: Defensive midfield (central midfielder)
• Height: Approximately 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
• Preferred foot: Right

Career summary (selected clubs)

• 2008–2013: Stade Rennais FC (Rennes) — Developed through Rennes' youth system and established himself in the first team.
• 2013–2014: Rubin Kazan — Russian Premier League club; lived through a short spell.
• 2014–2015: Loan to Inter Milan — Serie A loan spell.
• 2015–2017: Returned to Rubin Kazan / loan spells (including Sunderland interest historically noted).
• 2017–2018: AS Saint-Étienne — Returned to Ligue 1.
• 2018–2020: AS Monaco — Continued in Ligue 1.
• 2021–2022: Olympiacos FC — Joined the Greek Super League club (played as a central/defensive midfielder).
• Subsequent moves: After Olympiacos he returned to France with clubs including FC Sochaux and other teams, with career continuing in later seasons.

International career

• France national team: Made his senior debut in 2010 and earned over 25 caps. He was part of the France squad for UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying and was seen as a key young midfield prospect early in his international career.
• Also represented France at various youth levels, including U19 and U21.

Playing style

• Primarily a defensive midfielder known for strong tackling, game reading, positional discipline and ball-winning ability.
• Good distribution from deep positions and capable of starting attacks after recovering possession.

Notable facts

• Broke into Rennes' first team as a teenager and quickly attracted attention across Europe for his midfield performances.
• Has had a career with several moves across France, Russia, Italy and Greece, combining top-flight experience in multiple leagues.

Last update note: Club affiliations and appearance statistics can change season to season; the summary above includes his spell at Olympiacos in 2021–2022 and subsequent moves known publicly. For the most current club, squad number and statistics, refer to the latest club sources or league databases.