Tristan Crama

Tristan Crama (born 8 November 2001) is a French professional footballer who plays for club Brentford.

Crama is a product of the Béziers academy and transferred to Brentford in 2020.

Béziers
Initially a holding midfielder, Crama began his career in his native France in the Béziers youth system at U11 level and following a growth spurt, he was developed into a central defender. He progressed to the reserve team and made 6 Championnat National 3 appearances between October and December 2020, before being promoted into the first team squad and making five Championnat National appearances during the second half of the truncated 2019–20 season. Despite signing his first professional contract with the club in March 2020, Crama departed the Stade Raoul-Barrière in August 2020.

Brentford
On 25 August 2020, Crama moved to England to join the B team at Championship club Brentford on a two-year contract, with the option of a further year, for an undisclosed fee. Following two seasons of exclusively B team football, the option on Crama's contract was taken up in May 2022. On 30 June 2022, he signed a new two-year contract, with the option of a further year.

Crama was including the first team squad for its 2022–23 pre-season and mid-season training camps and was an unused substitute during five regular season matches. A proposed loan to Ligue 1 club Montpellier during the winter transfer window was rejected. Following an appearance in the first team's opening 2023–24 pre-season friendly, Crama signed a new three-year contract, with the option of a further year.

On 25 July 2023, Crama and Brentford teammate Matthew Cox joined League One club Bristol Rovers on season-long loans. Deployed predominantly as a starter when fit, Crama made 34 appearances during a mid-table season.

Personal life
Crama's father was a semi-professional footballer and coach.

Career statistics


Honours
Brentford B


 * London Senior Cup: 2021–22
 * Premier League Cup: 2022–23