Francis Joseph Coquelin (Laval, France, 13/05/1991) is a defensive midfielder, known for his positioning, physical attributes and intercepting ability.

The French footballer arrived at Villarreal at the start of the 2020/21 season, winning the UEFA Europa League in his first season. He has previously played for Valencia CF, Arsenal FC, Charlton Atheltic, SC Freiburg and FC Lorient.

PREVIOUS TEAMS:

• FC Lorient - SC Freiburg - Charlton Athletic - Arsenal FC - Valencia CF

ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Community Shield (2014 and 2015)
• FA Cup (2014/15 and 2016/17)
• Copa del Rey (2018/19)
• UEFA Europa League (2021)