Robin Le Normand

• Full name: Robin Le Normand
• Date of birth: December 11, 1996
• Place of birth: Bois-Guillaume, France
• Nationality: French (represents Spain at international level as of 2022)
• Position: Centre-back (can also play as right-back)
• Current club: Real Sociedad (La Liga)
• Squad number: 28

Career summary

• Started in youth systems in France, moved to Spain early in his career.
• Played for Real Sociedad B before breaking into the first team.
• Established himself as a consistent starter for Real Sociedad's defense, known for strong positional sense, ball-playing ability, and calmness on the ball.
• Contributed to Real Sociedad's Copa del Rey-winning squad (2020–21 season; final played in 2021) and has featured regularly in La Liga and European competitions.

Playing style and strengths

• Ball-playing centre-back: comfortable progressing play from the back with accurate short and long passing.
• Good positional awareness and reading of the game, enabling interceptions and timely tackles.
• Composed under pressure and often involved in building attacks from defence.
• Versatile defensive profile, able to cover at right-back if required.

International career

• Born in France but became a naturalised Spanish international and received his first Spain call-up in 2022.

Notable facts

• Developed through Real Sociedad’s system after moving to Spain as a youth.
• Recognised for consistency and reliability in one of La Liga’s better-organised defensive units.