Mathieu Acapandié (born 14 December 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Croatian Football League club Hajduk Split. Born in Réunion, France, he plays for the Madagascar national team.
Club career Acapandié began playing football in his native Réunion with EF Saint-Pierre and CO Saint-Pierre, before trialing in Metropolitan France in January 2018 with Nantes where he eventually formally joined. He signed his first professional contract with Nantes on 31 March 2022 until 2025, becoming the youngest Réunionnais player to ever sign a pro contract. He made his senior and professional debut with Nantes as a late substitute in a 1–1 (4–2) penalty shootout win over Angers on 8 February 2023. On 26 June 2026, Acapandié signed for Croatian side Hajduk Split following his contract with Nantes expiring.https://www.portal.hr/en/novosti/sport-hr/110284-mathieu-acapandi-novi-je-igrac-hajduka
International career Acapandié was a youth international for France, having played up to the France U19s. However, he was called up to the Madagascar national team in March 2025. He made his debut on 24 March.
Personal life Acapandié's cousins, William Gros and Vincent Acapandié, are also a professional footballers.
Playing style Acapandié began playing as a striker, before moving to midfield for a long time, then centre-back, followed by attacking midfielder, before finally settling as a right-back at Nantes. According to him, he is an offensive full-back who runs a lot and likes to relay with the midfielders.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCoupe de FranceEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNantes B2022–23CFA 2230———2302023–24National 3200———2002024–25National 3140———1402025–26National 362———62Total632———632Nantes2022–23Ligue 10010——102024–25Ligue 10000——002025–26Ligue 15010——60Total5020——70Career total682200000702
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsMadagascar202520Total20
Honours Nantes U19 Championnat National U19: 2021–22, 2022–23
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