Victorien Angban (born 22 May 1996) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder. He came through the youth system at Chelsea but is best known for his loan spells and subsequent professional career in Europe, including a notable period with FC Metz in France.

• Full name: Victorien Angban
• Date of birth: 22 May 1996
• Place of birth: Yopougon, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
• Position: Defensive midfielder / Central midfielder
• Nationality: Ivory Coast

Career overview (selected clubs)

• Youth career: ASEC Mimosas (Ivory Coast), then moved to Chelsea's youth setup
• Chelsea: Signed by Chelsea (never made a competitive senior appearance for their first team)
• Loan spells: Multiple loans including Vitesse (Netherlands), Granada (Spain)
• FC Metz: Joined Metz initially on loan for the 2018–2019 season, then signed permanently. At Metz he featured in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 as a defensive midfielder, known for his tackling, ball-winning and ability to shield the back line.
• Later career: After Metz, Angban continued his career with other clubs in Europe (for the most up-to-date club, consult a current roster source as transfers may have occurred).

International career

• Angban has represented Ivory Coast at youth levels and received senior national team call-ups; his international caps are limited compared with his club career.

Playing style

• Primarily a defensive midfielder with strong tackling and interception skills.
• Provides physical presence in midfield, breaks up opposition play and helps protect the defensive line.
• Capable of short passing to initiate possession transitions, though not primarily an attacking creator.

Notes: Statistics (appearances, goals, current club) change over time. For season-by-season stats or his current club as of today, consult an up-to-date database such as the official club website, league site, or recognized sports databases (e.g., Transfermarkt, Soccerway).