Romain Métanire

• Full name: Romain Métanire
• Date of birth: 31 March 1990
• Place of birth: Metz, France
• Nationality: French (also eligible for Madagascar through descent; has represented Madagascar at international level)
• Position: Right-back / Defender

Club career (selected)

• FC Metz — Youth and senior breakthrough; began professional career and appeared for Metz in Ligue 2 and Ligue 1.
• Standard Liège — Moved to Belgium and played in the Belgian Pro League.
• Charleston Battery — Spent time in the United States with the USL club (on loan from Standard Liège).
• KV Kortrijk — Played for Kortrijk in the Belgian Pro League; featured as a right-back/defender during his spell with the club.
• FC Utrecht — Later moved to the Netherlands and featured in the Eredivisie.

International career

• Although born in France, Métanire is of Malagasy descent and later represented the Madagascar national team at senior international level.

Playing style and notes

• Known primarily as a defensively reliable right-back with good positional sense and the ability to support attacks when needed.
• Has experience across French, Belgian, Dutch and American leagues, bringing versatility and experience to club sides.

Sources and last updated

• Details compiled from public player records and match reports. Information current as of mid-2020s and may be subject to change with transfers or retirement.