Nathan Buayi-Kiala Explained

Nathan Buayi-Kiala
Birth Date:29 February 2004
Birth Place:Lille, France[1]
Height:1.76 m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Auxerre
(on loan from Parma)
Clubnumber:8
Youthyears1:2010–2014
Youthclubs1:Mons-en-Barœul
Youthyears2:2014–2022
Youthclubs2:Lille
Years1:2021–2022
Clubs1:Lille II
Caps1:9
Goals1:0
Years2:2022–
Clubs2:Parma
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Years3:2023–
Clubs3:Auxerre (loan)
Caps3:4
Goals3:0
Years4:2023–
Clubs4:Auxerre II (loan)
Caps4:9
Goals4:0
Nationalyears1:2019–2020
Nationalteam1:France U16
Nationalcaps1:8
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2021–2022
Nationalteam2:France U18
Nationalcaps2:10
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2022–2023
Nationalteam3:France U19
Nationalcaps3:8
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2023–
Nationalteam4:France U20
Nationalcaps4:1
Nationalgoals4:0
Club-Update:9 March 2024
Ntupdate:21 November 2023

Nathan Buayi-Kiala (born 29 February 2004) is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ligue 2 club Auxerre, on loan from Parma.

Club career

A native of Lille, Buayi-Kiala began his youth career at Mons-en-Barœul, before signing for city's giant Lille OSC at the age of 10.[2] In 2022, he joined Italian club Parma, signing his first professional contract there.[3]

In July 2023, Buayi-Kiala joined Ligue 2 side Auxerre on a loan deal.[4] He appeared in 6 games at the first half of the season before being unused at the second half of the season. In April 2024, he suffered from a anterior cruciate ligament injury, making him unavailable for several months.[5]

International career

Eligible to represent France and DR Congo, Buayi-Kiala chose to represent France at youth level, having played for France U16, France U18, France U19 and France U20. In 2022, he captained France U18 team that won the gold medal at the 2022 Mediterranean Games, featuring in all 5 games.[6] [7]

Honours

Auxerre

2023–24[8]

France U18

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nathan BUAYI KIALA (AJ AUXERRE). ligue2.fr. 2 May 2024.
  2. Web site: À la rencontre de Nathan Buayi-Kiala, un ancien dogue parti en Italie. Les Olympistes. 23 October 2022.
  3. Web site: Le président de Parme officialise l'arrivée de Nathan Buayi-Kiala (LOSC B). 29 May 2022. Le Petit Lillois. fr.
  4. Web site: Nathan Buayi-Kiala rejoint l'AJA. 7 July 2023. AJ Auxerre. fr.
  5. Web site: Fin de saison pour les joueurs auxerrois Buayi-Kiala et N'Gatta. L'Yvonne Républicaine. 22 April 2024.
  6. Web site: EDF U18 : la liste pour les Jeux méditerranéens à Oran. Actu Foot. fr.
  7. Web site: L'équipe de France U18 remporte les Jeux Méditerranéens. 4 July 2022. L'Équipe. fr.
  8. Web site: 11 May 2024 . Football : champion de Ligue 2, l’AJ Auxerre est officiellement de retour dans l’élite . 11 May 2024 . . fr-FR.