9 Cédric Bakambu
Cédric Bakambu, 1991-04-11, Forward for Congo DR, plays for Real Betis. 40 international caps, 15 goals. Part of Congo DR's 2026 World Cup Group K squad.
Biography
One of DR Congo's all-time top scorers. Currently plying his trade at Real Betis, a clinical forward, Cédric Bakambu possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Congo DR's primary attacking threat. Has earned 40 international caps, scoring 15 goals, demonstrating consistent attacking output. Born in 1991, the 35-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Will feature for Congo DR at the 2026 World Cup, the team's second-ever appearance on the world stage.
Career Timeline
In 2015, Bakambu made his senior debut for the DR Congo national team.
Born in France, Bakambu represented them internationally at youth level up to the under-20s, scoring eight goals in 38 games and winning the 2010 UEFA European Championship for the under-19s.
Bakambu made his professional debut for Sochaux in 2010, and played 107 official games for them over five seasons, scoring 21 goals.