Clément Akpa

Clément Akpa is a young French defender who has come through the lower leagues to establish himself at Ligue 1 side Auxerre, where he has been a regular since 2023. Having previously played for Orléans in the third tier, his rise has been relatively rapid. Still only 24, Akpa is a physically robust defender who has impressed with his consistency at club level. He represents the kind of homegrown talent Auxerre have historically developed, and his continued progress will determine whether he can force his way into broader national team conversations.