Samuel Essende Explained

Samuel Essende
Full Name:Samuel Emmanuel Essende Mbongu[1]
Birth Date:1998 1, df=yes
Birth Place:Montfermeil, France
Height:1.92 m
Position:Forward
Currentclub:FC Augsburg
Clubnumber:9
Youthyears1:2010–2016
Youthclubs1:Paris Saint-Germain
Years1:2016–2019
Clubs1:Paris Saint-Germain B
Caps1:35
Goals1:5
Years2:2018–2019
Clubs2:Eupen (loan)
Caps2:16
Goals2:0
Years3:2019–2021
Clubs3:Avranches
Caps3:35
Goals3:7
Years4:2019–2021
Clubs4:Avranches B
Caps4:3
Goals4:1
Years5:2021–2022
Clubs5:Pau
Caps5:32
Goals5:7
Years6:2022–2024
Clubs6:Caen
Caps6:28
Goals6:4
Years7:2023
Clubs7:Caen II
Caps7:2
Goals7:0
Years8:2023–2024
Clubs8:Vizela (loan)
Caps8:18
Goals8:9
Years9:2024
Clubs9:Vizela
Caps9:13
Goals9:6
Years10:2024–
Clubs10:FC Augsburg
Caps10:0
Goals10:0
Nationalyears1:2024–
Nationalteam1:DR Congo
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:22:44, 25 January 2024 (UTC)
Ntupdate:21:54, 6 June 2024 (UTC)

Samuel Emmanuel Essende Mbongu (born 30 January 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for German club FC Augsburg. Born in France, he represents the DR Congo national team.

Club career

Essende joined the Paris Saint-Germain Academy at the age of 12, and spent his entire youth footballing career with them.[2] On 10 August 2018, he signed his first professional contract with PSG, keeping him with the club until 1 June 2021.[3]

On 22 August 2018, Essende signed on loan with Eupen in Belgium.[4] He made his professional debut with Eupen in a 1–0 Belgian First Division A win over Mouscron on 25 August 2018.[5]

In August 2019, Essende signed for Championnat National side Avranches.[6]

In 2021, Essende joined Ligue 2 side Pau.

On 20 June 2022, Essende signed a contract with Caen until 2025.[7]

On 20 July 2023, Caen sent Essende on a season-long loan to Primeira Liga side Vizela.[8] After he scored 10 goals in 22 appearances in all competitions during the first half of the season, Vizela triggered a buy-clause and permanently signed Essende on contract until June 2026.[9]

On 28 June 2024, Essende signed a four-year deal with Augsburg in Germany.[10]

International career

Essende made his debut for the DR Congo national team on 6 June 2024 in a World Cup qualifier against Senegal at the Diamniadio Olympic Stadium. He played the full match as the game ended in a 1–1 draw.[11]

Personal life

Born in France, Essende holds both French and Congolese nationalities.[12]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Paris Saint Germain II2015–16CFA2020
2016–17CFA192192
2017–18Championnat National 2143143
Total355355
Eupen (loan)2018–19Belgian Pro League16030190
US Avranches II2019–20Championnat National 33131
US Avranches2019–20Championnat National18300183
2020–21Championnat National27811289
Total4511114612
Pau FC2021–2232711338
Caen2022–23Ligue 228421305
Caen II2022–23Championnat National 22020
Vizela2023–24Primeira Liga251331102914
Augsburg2024–25Bundesliga001111
Career total186411151019846

Notes and References

  1. Web site: AlKass Cup Start List 2014 . reysol.co.jp . 31 January 2020.
  2. Web site: Info FM : Samuel Essende, le talent du PSG qui attise les convoitises.
  3. Web site: PSG : Premier contrat pro pour Samuel Essende. 10 August 2018.
  4. Web site: La KAS Eupen prête l'attaquant français Samuel Essende › KAS Eupen. as-eupen.be. 22 August 2018.
  5. Web site: Royal Excel Mouscron vs. AS Eupen - 25 août 2018. Soccerway.
  6. Web site: Samuel Essende joins US Avranches. Paris Saint-Germain Official Site. 22 August 2019.
  7. Web site: Caen. SAMUEL ESSENDE REJOINT LE STADE MALHERBE. 20 June 2022. 11 July 2022. fr.
  8. Web site: 20 July 2023 . Samuel Essende para o ataque . Samuel Essende for the attack . 14 August 2023 . FC Vizela . pt-PT.
  9. Web site: 25 January 2024 . Essende é jogador do FC Vizela até 2026 . Essende is a FC Vizela player until 2026 . 25 January 2024 . F.C. Vizela . pt-PT.
  10. Web site: FC Augsburg. Samuel Essende joins Augsburg on four-year deal. 28 June 2024. 2 July 2024.
  11. Web site: ESPN. Senegal v DR Congo game report. 6 June 2024.
  12. Web site: Samuel ESSENDE - . 2023-08-03 . www.unfp.org.