Christian Mangaron Rontini (born 20 July 1999), also known as Yasir Ali, is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or defensive midfielder. Born in Italy, he represents the Philippines national team.
Personal life Rontini decided to convert to Islam on 5 September 2023 at the Al-Azhom Mosque, Tangerang. After converting to Islam, he changed his name to Yasir Ali. Strong support for his conversion to Islam came from Javlon Guseynov, a player from Uzbekistan when both of them played for Persita Tangerang.
On 28 October 2023, Rontini married his girlfriend, Amanda Gonzáles who is the daughter of former Indonesia national team player Cristian Gonzáles. He officially married Amanda in a wedding ceremony held at the Royal Ambarrukmo pavilion, Yogyakarta.
Club career Youth Rontini is a former youth player of Floria 2000.
Sangiovannese In 2018, Rontini joined Serie D/E club Sangiovannese on a one-year deal.
After an impressive season, Rontini renewed his contract with Sangiovannese that kept him with the club until June 2020.
Azkals Development Club In October 2021, Rontini signed with the Azkals Development Club (ADC) of the Philippines Football League (PFL).
Madura United In July 2024, he was officially registered in Madura United squad for the 2024–25 Liga 1 season after playing at Persita Tangerang the previous season.
International career Rontini was born in Italy to an Italian father and a Filipino mother, which made him eligible to represent either Italy or the Philippines at the international level.
Philippines U-22 Rontini was part of the Philippines U-22 squad that competed at the 2019 SEA Games on home soil.
He was included in the 20-man squad for the 2021 SEA Games held in Vietnam. He scored his first goal for the Philippines in a 4–0 win against Timor Leste.
Senior team In 2019, it was reported that Rontini received an invitation to train with the Philippines national team.
He received his first call-up for the Philippines in a friendly match against China PR. He replaced Curt Dizon in the 86th minute of the match where the team lost 2–0.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsVerbania2016–17Serie D00———00Sangiovannese2018–19Serie D283——102932019–20Serie D90——10100Total373——20390Azkals Development Club (loan)2020Philippines Football League50———50Antella2021–22—————Azkals Development Club2021Philippines Football League0041——41Penang2022Malaysia Super League15030—10190Kelantan2023Malaysia Super League5000——50Persita Tangerang2023–24I-League293———293Madura United2024–25I-League60—102090Nongbua Pitchaya2024–25Thai League 110010——110Antella2025–26—————Career total10768110501217
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsPhilippines2019102022202023612024120202530202620Total261
Scores and results list the Philippines' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Rontini goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Christian RontiniNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila, Philippines2–12–1Friendly
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