Yann M'Vila: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Yann M'Vila: profile

Yann M'Vila (born 29 June 1990 in Amiens, France) is a Congolese footballer who plays as a midfielder for A.S.D. Sanremese.

M'Vila started out at ES Sains-Saint-Fuscien in 1996. He has played for 12 clubs in 5 countries since 1996. The busiest spell of his career was at Sunderland A.F.C. (2015–2016): 27 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 59 appearances and 1 goal.

At international level, M'Vila has represented France (2010–2012), earning 22 caps and scoring 1 goal.

Amiens has produced 10 footballers in our database, including Enzo Ebosse, Nolan Mbemba and Yannick Salem.

Key facts

Club career: 1996–present (31 seasons)
Countries played in: 5: France, Russia, Italy, United Kingdom and Greece
Club goals per game: 0.02 (1 in 59)
Latest move: A.S.D. Sanremese (2026)
Shares a birthday with: Silvère Ganvoula, Mamady Bangré and Joe Dodoo (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1996–1999	ES Sains-Saint-Fuscien		–	–
1999–2004	Amiens SC	Ligue 3	–	–
2004	FC Mantes	Championnat National 1	–	–
2004–2012	Stade Rennais F.C.	Ligue 1	–	–
2013–2014	Rubin Kazan	Russian Premier League	24	0
2014–2015	Inter Milan	Serie A	8	0
2015	Rubin Kazan	Russian Premier League	–	–
2015–2016	Sunderland A.F.C.	Premier League	27	1
2016–2017	Rubin Kazan	Russian Premier League	–	–
2018–2020	AS Saint-Étienne	Ligue 2	–	–
2020–2023	Olympiacos F.C.	Super League Greece	–	–
2024	West Bromwich Albion F.C.	EFL Championship	–	–
2024–2026	Stade Malherbe Caen	Ligue 3	–	–
2026–	A.S.D. Sanremese	Prima Categoria	–	–
	Total		59	1

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2006	France U16	Under-16	2	0
2006–2007	France U17	Under-17	14	2
2007–2008	France U18	Under-18	6	0
2008–2009	France U19	Under-19	18	3
2009–2012	France U21	Under-21	10	0
2010–2012	France	Senior	22	1

Frequently asked questions

How old is Yann M'Vila?

Yann M'Vila was born on 29 June 1990, which makes him 36 years old.

Where was Yann M'Vila born?

Yann M'Vila was born in Amiens, France.

Which national team does Yann M'Vila play for?

Yann M'Vila plays international football for France. He has 22 caps and 1 goal on record.

Which clubs has Yann M'Vila played for?

Yann M'Vila's recorded clubs are ES Sains-Saint-Fuscien, Amiens SC, FC Mantes, Stade Rennais F.C., Rubin Kazan, Inter Milan, Sunderland A.F.C., AS Saint-Étienne, Olympiacos F.C., West Bromwich Albion F.C., Stade Malherbe Caen and A.S.D. Sanremese.

What team does Yann M'Vila play for now?

According to the latest data, Yann M'Vila plays for A.S.D. Sanremese.

How tall is Yann M'Vila?

Yann M'Vila is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.

What position does Yann M'Vila play?

Yann M'Vila plays as a midfielder.