Kevin Mbabu

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Kevin Mbabu is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Serie B club Sampdoria and the Switzerland national team.

Mbabu was raised by his Austrian step-father, who introduced him to football and helped shape his career.

He made his professional debut for Servette FC in a Swiss Super League match against Lausanne-Sport in 2012.

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Биография

Early Life

Kevin Mbabu was born in Chêne-Bougeries, Switzerland, to a Congolese mother and a French father. Raised alongside two sisters and a brother, he was introduced to football by his Austrian step-father, who played a significant role in his upbringing. Initially playing as a forward, Mbabu later transitioned to the defender position, showcasing his versatility on the field.

Career Development

Mbabu began his professional journey at Servette FC, where he made his debut in the Swiss Super League in 2012. His talent caught the attention of Newcastle United, and he signed with the club in January 2013 after a successful trial. During his time at Newcastle, he faced challenges with injuries but continued to develop his skills in the development squad. In 2015, he had a brief loan spell at Rangers FC, although he did not make any appearances.

After a stint with BSC Young Boys, where he played from 2016 to 2017, Mbabu's career took a significant turn when he joined the Switzerland national team. He has represented his country at various youth levels and made his senior debut in 2018. Notably, he participated in the 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals and the 2020 UEFA European Championship, where Switzerland achieved a remarkable upset against France.

Legacy and Impact

Kevin Mbabu's journey from a youth player in Switzerland to an international defender exemplifies his resilience and dedication to the sport. His multicultural background and experiences have shaped his identity both on and off the pitch, making him a role model for aspiring footballers.

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Career statistics

Club

As of match played 17 May 2026

International

As of match played 15 November 2024

▸ Источник: Wikipedia

Club career

Servette

Born in Chêne-Bougeries, Canton of Geneva, Mbabu started his career at Servette and progressed through the youth team. At the start of the 2012–13 season, he was promoted to the first team and appeared in number of matches for the side. He made his professional debut as a 66th-minute substitute for Servette in a Swiss Super League match against Lausanne-Sport on 26 September 2012, which turned out to be his only appearance for the club.

Newcastle United

After a successful trial at the age of 17, Mbabu signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Newcastle United, moving for an undisclosed fee on 31 January 2013. Upon joining the club, he was immediately assigned to the development squad. In the second half of the 2012–13 season, Mbabu made his home debut for the development squad on 1 April 2013, in a 2–1 win over Stoke City Development Squad. For the rest of the second half of the 2012–13 season, he quickly impressed for the side and made seven appearances for the development side. The 2013–14 season saw Mbabu appeared in the development squad despite suffering from injuries as the season progressed. However, in the 2014–15 season, Mbabu was plagued by injuries and affected the first half of the season. On 2 February 2015, Mbabu signed for Scottish Championship club Rangers on loan until the end of the 2014–15 season but he did not play in any games or even make it onto the bench once. At the start of the 2015–16 season, Mbabu recovered from…

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International career

Due to his mixed descent, Mbabu was eligible to play for Switzerland, DR Congo and France. He was a youth international for Switzerland, from the under–16 to under–21 side.

Senior career

In May 2018, Mbabu was named in the Switzerland's preliminary squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. However, he was cut from the squad after Switzerland's preliminary squad was cut to 26. He made his debut on 8 September 2018, in the starting lineup against the 2018–19 UEFA Nations League match against Iceland. In May 2019, he played in 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals, where his team finished 4th. In 2021, he was called up to the national team for the 2020 UEFA European Championship, where the team upset favorites France en route to the quarter-finals, where they lost to Spain.

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Club: Newcastle United F.C. (2013–2017)
Club: Servette FC (2012–2013)
Club: Rangers F.C. (2015–2015)
Club: Switzerland national under-16 association football team (2011–2011)
Club: Switzerland national under-17 association football team (2011–2012)
Club: Switzerland national under-18 association football team (2012–2013)
Club: Switzerland national under-19 association football team (2012–2014)
Club: Switzerland national under-20 association football team (2015–2015)
Club: BSC Young Boys (2017–)
League: Premier League
National team: Switzerland
Club: BSC Young Boys (2016–2017)

Личное

Personal life

Mbabu was born in Chêne-Bougeries, Switzerland, to a Congolese mother and a French father, He has two sisters (one of which is his step–sister) and one brother. However, Mbabu revealed that he never met his biological father and when his mother was remarried, his Austrian step–father raised him and played a role of introducing him to football. As he was introduced to football, he played in the forward position before switching to the defender position. Alongside his native French, Mbabu reportedly speaks English and German (though he acknowledged the difficulty of the language).

▸ Источник: Wikipedia

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