Éric Junior Dina Ebimbe Explained

Éric Junior Dina Ebimbe
Full Name:Éric Junior Dina Ebimbe
Birth Date:21 November 2000
Birth Place:Stains, France
Height:1.83 m[1]
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Eintracht Frankfurt
Clubnumber:26
Youthyears1:2006–2012
Youthclubs1:AAS Sarcelles
Youthyears2:2012–2018
Youthclubs2:Paris Saint-Germain
Years1:2018–2019
Clubs1:Paris Saint-Germain B
Caps1:24
Goals1:2
Years2:2019–2023
Clubs2:Paris Saint-Germain
Caps2:10
Goals2:0
Years3:2019–2020
Clubs3:Le Havre (loan)
Caps3:25
Goals3:3
Years4:2020–2021
Clubs4:Dijon (loan)
Caps4:30
Goals4:1
Years5:2022–2023
Clubs5:Eintracht Frankfurt (loan)
Caps5:19
Goals5:3
Years6:2023–
Clubs6:Eintracht Frankfurt
Caps6:31
Goals6:5
Nationalyears1:2019
Nationalteam1:France U20
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:4
Nationalyears2:2020
Nationalteam2:France U21
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:21 May 2024

Éric Junior Dina Ebimbe (born 21 November 2000), also known as Éric Dina Ebimbe and Junior Dina Ebimbe, is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt.

Club career

Paris Saint-Germain

Developed in the Paris Saint-Germain Academy, Dina Ebimbe signed his first professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on 2 July 2018.[2] He spent the 2018–19 season with the reserve team.

On 5 July 2019, Le Havre announced that Dina Ebimbe had joined the Ligue 2 side on loan.[3] Three weeks later on 26 July, he made his professional debut in a 2–2 draw against Ajaccio.[4] He scored his first professional goal on 30 August 2019, in a 3–0 win against Caen.[5] On 6 July 2020, Dijon announced the loan signing of Dina Ebimbe with an option to buy.[6] He made his debut in a 1–0 defeat to Angers on 22 August.[7] On 9 June 2021, Dijon exercised the option-to-buy in Dina Ebimbe's loan deal. However, Paris Saint-Germain exercised their right to veto Dijon's purchase. Dijon received a transfer fee in compensation.[8]

Ahead of the 2021–22 season, Dina Ebimbe returned to Paris Saint-Germain. He participated in pre-season, and went on to make his professional debut for the club in 1–0 Trophée des Champions loss to Lille on 1 August 2021.[9] Dina Ebimbe made his Ligue 1 debut for PSG in a 2–1 win over Troyes on 7 August.[10]

Eintracht Frankfurt

On 21 August 2022, Dina Ebimbe extended his contract with PSG until June 2024 and joined Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt on a season-long loan deal with an option to buy,[11] made mandatory should the club survive relegation.[12] On 30 May 2023, following the conclusion of 2022–23 season, Eintracht Frankfurt announced that Dina Ebimbe had joined the club on a permanent basis until June 2027.[13]

International career

Dina Ebimbe is a France youth international. He has represented his nation at under-20 and under-21 level.

Personal life

Born in France, Dina Ebimbe is of Cameroonian descent.[14]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Paris Saint-Germain B2018–19National 2242242
Le Havre (loan)2019–20Ligue 22530000253
Dijon (loan)2020–21Ligue 130110311
Paris Saint-Germain2021–22Ligue 1100201010140
Eintracht Frankfurt (loan)2022–23Bundesliga1934060293
Eintracht Frankfurt2023–24Bundesliga315321034410
Career total139141021731016719

Honours

Paris Saint-Germain

2021–22[15]

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Éric Junior Dina Ebimbe . Paris Saint-Germain F.C. . 6 August 2022.
  2. Web site: 2 July 2018. Eric Junior Dina Ebimbe signs first professional contract. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190727063638/https://en.psg.fr/teams/first-team/content/eric-junior-dina-ebimbe-signs-first-professional-contract . 27 July 2019 . 27 July 2019. Paris Saint-Germain F.C..
  3. Web site: PSG : Eric Junior Dina Ebimbe prêté deux ans au Havre. 27 July 2019.
  4. Web site: Ajaccio vs. Le Havre - 26 July 2019. Soccerway. 27 July 2019.
  5. Web site: Caen vs. Le Havre - 30 August 2019. Soccerway. 27 July 2019.
  6. Web site: ÉRIC JUNIOR DINA EBIMBE, PREMIER RENFORT DU DFCO. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200706203925/https://www.dfco.fr/articles/2B659EA2-FBE5-43BC-855C-D351ED8E52EC . 6 July 2020 . 6 July 2020. Dijon FCO.
  7. Web site: Dijon 0 – 1 Angers Lineups. 22 August 2020. en.as.com.
  8. Web site: 9 June 2021. ÉRIC JUNIOR DINA EBIMBE DE RETOUR AU PSG. ÉRIC JUNIOR DINA EBIMBE BACK AT PSG. 10 June 2021. Dijon FCO. fr.
  9. Web site: Opoczynski. David. 1 August 2021. Trophée des champions : le PSG avec Kimpembe et Dina Ebimbe. Champions' trophy: PSG with Kimpembe and Dina Ebimbe. live. 1 August 2021. Le Parisien. fr. https://web.archive.org/web/20210801173137/https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/trophee-des-champions-le-psg-avec-kimbembe-et-dina-ebimbe-01-08-2021-AYGLVV2X6FEZVKX6ZOD6H62CTM.php . 1 August 2021 .
  10. Web site: Troude. Théo. 7 August 2021. Ligue 1 : revivez la victoire inaugurale du PSG à Troyes. Ligue 1: relive the inaugural victory of PSG at Troyes. live. 13 August 2021. Le Parisien. fr. https://web.archive.org/web/20210807182245/https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/troyes-psg-suivez-en-direct-le-premier-match-de-la-saison-pour-les-parisiens-07-08-2021-OS2YIH2P6FBFVOFHADK5LIWH4Q.php . 7 August 2021 .
  11. Web site: Dina Ebimbe extends contract and is loaned to Frankfurt. 21 August 2022. 21 August 2022. Paris Saint-Germain.
  12. Web site: 21 August 2022 . PSG: Dina Ebimbe prolongé et prêté à Francfort . 21 August 2022 . RMC Sport . fr.
  13. Web site: 30 May 2023 . PSG : LE CLUB ANNONCE UN TRANSFERT ! (OFFICIEL) . 30 May 2023 . . fr.
  14. Web site: PSG: Dina-Ebimbe dans le groupe contre Nantes | Allez les Lions. Valéry Gweha. Ikouam. fr.
  15. Web site: Whitehead . Luke Bosher and Jacob . PSG crowned Ligue 1 champions after draw against Lens . 2022-04-23 . The Athletic . en.
  16. Web site: Bundesliga Rookie Award. 18 November 2021. Bundesliga.