Romain Paul Jean-Michel Perraud (born 22 September 1997) is a French professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Ligue 1 club Lille.
Born in Toulouse in 1997, Perraud began his youth career with local side, Blagnac in 2007. He left in 2008 to join his hometown club Toulouse Fontaines Club, before moving on to US Colomiers in 2009.
In 2014, Perraud joined Nice's youth team from US Colomiers Football. Two years later, he joined the club's senior ranks. On 8 December 2016, Perraud made his senior debut for Nice in the 6th matchday of the 2016âÂÂ17 UEFA Europa League against Krasnodar at Allianz Riviera, playing the full match.
In August 2018, Perraud signed a season-long loan with Paris FC. On 14 September 2018, he made his first appearance for the club in a 0âÂÂ0 draw with Ajaccio. On 22 September 2018, Perraud scored his first goal for Paris FC after a 2âÂÂ1 win against Metz.
In August 2019, Perraud signed a four-year deal with Brest. On 10 August 2019, he made his first appearance for the club in a 1âÂÂ1 draw against Toulouse. On 13 September 2020, Perraud scored his first goal for Brest in a 2âÂÂ0 victory over Dijon.
On 2 July 2021, Perraud signed a four-year contract with Southampton for an undisclosed fee. On 14 August 2021, he made his first Premier League appearance for Southampton in a 3âÂÂ1 defeat to Everton. On 2 March 2022, Perraud scored his first professional goal for Southampton with a 30-yard drive in a 3âÂÂ1 FA Cup victory against West Ham.
During the 2022âÂÂ23 season, Perraud scored his first Premier League goal in a 1âÂÂ1 draw against West Ham. On 6 November 2022, he scored in a 1âÂÂ4 defeat against Newcastle. Perraud scored a brace on 28 January 2023 in a 2âÂÂ1 FA Cup victory against Blackpool. After sustaining an ankle injury during a 0âÂÂ1 defeat to Bournemouth on 27 April 2023, Perraud was ruled out for the remainder of the season.
On 28 August 2023, Perraud returned to Nice on a season-long loan with an option to buy.
On 24 June 2024, Perraud signed for La Liga side Real Betis effective from 1 July.
On 8 August 2025, Perraud returned to France after signing a three-year contract with Lille.
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