Brice Samba is a French-Congolese footballer born in 1994 who plays as a goalkeeper.
Samba began his professional career at Le Havre AC, making his first-team debut in 2011 after progressing through the youth ranks.
In March 2023, Samba received his first call-up to the France national team for UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying matches.
Биография
Early Life
Brice Lauriche Samba was born in 1994 in the Republic of the Congo. He holds both Congolese and French nationalities, which has shaped his footballing journey and international career.
Career
Samba began his football career at Le Havre AC, joining their youth teams in 2006 and making his first-team debut in 2011. His talent caught the attention of Olympique de Marseille, where he signed a four-and-a-half-year contract in January 2013. He made his professional debut shortly after, keeping a clean sheet in a Coupe de France match against Reims.
In 2015, Samba was loaned to A.S. Nancy-Lorraine before moving to Stade Malherbe Caen in 2017 on a four-year deal. His career took a significant turn when he joined Nottingham Forest in August 2019. Initially a backup, he quickly established himself as the first-choice goalkeeper, earning accolades such as the Championship Fans' Player of the Month in November 2019 and a spot in the PFA Championship Team of the Year for the 2019-20 season. Notably, he played a crucial role in the 2022 Championship play-off semi-final, saving three penalties to help Forest reach the final.
In 2022, Samba signed with R.C. Lens and is set to join Stade Rennais F.C. in 2025.
International Career
Samba's international career began to flourish in March 2023 when he received his first call-up to the France senior national team for UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying matches. He made his debut on June 16, 2023, against Gibraltar and was later named in the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a significant milestone in his career.
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Галерея
Карьера и клубы
Le Havre
Samba joined Le Havre in 2006, working his way through their youth teams before appearing in the first-team in 2011.
Marseille
On 4 January 2013, Samba joined Marseille from Le Havre, signing a four-and-a-half-year contract. He made his professional debut for Marseille on 5 January 2014 in a Coupe de France game against Reims keeping a clean sheet in a 2–0 home win. On 9 July 2015, Samba joined Nancy on a season-long loan.
Caen
Samba joined Caen on a four-year deal from Marseille on 30 June 2017.
Nottingham Forest
On 7 August 2019, Samba joined EFL Championship side Nottingham Forest on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee. He was initially brought in as a backup for on loan goalkeeper Arijanet Muric, but earned his place as Forest's number one after Muric made a number of costly mistakes. Samba made his debut for Forest on 13 August 2019 in a 1–0 EFL Cup victory over Fleetwood Town. His league debut came on 24 August 2019 in a 2–1 win against Fulham. His impressive performances led him being named the Championship Fans' Player of the Month for November 2019. On 8 September 2020, Samba was included in the PFA Championship Team of the Year for the 2019–20 season. In the 2022 Championship play-off semi-final, Samba saved three penalties to send Forest through to the final against Huddersfield Town. He subsequently started in the 2022 EFL Championship play-off final before being substituted for Ethan Horvath in the 90th minute…
Born in the Republic of the Congo, Samba holds both Congolese and French nationalities. In March 2023, he received his first call-up to the France senior national team for the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying matches against the Netherlands and the Republic of Ireland. On 16 June 2023, he made his debut playing the whole game in a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying match against Gibraltar. On 11 May 2026, he was named in the France squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Club
As of match played 19 September 2026
International
As of match played 29 March 2026
- Club
- Olympique de Marseille (2013–2017)
- Club
- Le Havre AC (2011–2013)
- Club
- A.S. Nancy-Lorraine (2015–2016)
- Club
- Stade Malherbe Caen (2017–2019)
- Club
- Nottingham Forest F.C. (2019–2022)
- Club
- R.C. Lens (2022–2025)
- Club
- Stade Rennais F.C. (2025–)
- National team
- France
Наследие
Nottingham Forest
EFL Championship play-offs: 2022 France
UEFA Nations League third place: 2024–25 Individual
PFA Championship Fans Player of the Month: November 2019 PFA Team of the Year: 2019–20 EFL Championship Ligue 1 Goalkeeper of the Year: 2022–23 UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year: 2022–23
Клубы
Играл вместе с
Aaron RamseyNottingham Forest F.C. · 2010–2011
Aatif ChahechouheA.S. Nancy-Lorraine · 2009–2011- Abasse BaLe Havre AC · 2007–2009
- Abasse BaLe Havre AC · 2009–2011
- Abdallah Ali MohamedOlympique de Marseille · 2019
- Abdel DjaadaouiLe Havre AC · 1982–1984
Abdelaziz BarradaOlympique de Marseille · 2014
Abdelaziz BennijA.S. Nancy-Lorraine · 1987–1992- Abdelhakim OmraniR.C. Lens · 2008–2012
- Abdelkader Ben BoualiOlympique de Marseille · 1936–1938
Abdelkrim MerryLe Havre AC · 1985–1986
Abdellah KharbouchiLe Havre AC · 2006–2009
Архив
Паспорт
Идентификаторы и алиасы
Brice Lauriche Samba is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Ligue 1 club Rennes. Born in the Republic of the Congo, he plays for the France national team.
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