CameroonBreel Embolo: profile
Breel Embolo (born 14 February 1997 in Yaoundé, Cameroon) is a Cameroonian footballer who plays as a forward for Atlanta United FC.
Embolo started out at FC Basel in 2014. He has played for 6 clubs in 5 countries since 2014. His most appearances came at Borussia Mönchengladbach (2019–2022), where he made 88 appearances and scored 22 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 295 appearances and 81 goals.
At international level, Embolo has represented Switzerland (2015–present), earning 92 caps and scoring 26 goals.
Yaoundé has produced 306 footballers in our database, including Samuel Umtiti, Roger Milla and Vincent Aboubakar.
Key facts
- Club career
- 2014–present (13 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: Switzerland, Germany, Monaco, France and United States
- Club goals per game
- 0.27 (81 in 295)
- Latest move
- Atlanta United FC (2026)
- Shares a birthday with
- Djamel Abdoun, Hamed Namouchi and Rémi Gomis (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2016 |  FC Basel |
Swiss Super League | 61 | 21 |
| 2016–2019 |  Schalke 04 |
Bundesliga | 48 | 10 |
| 2019–2022 | Borussia Mönchengladbach |
Bundesliga | 88 | 22 |
| 2022–2025 |  AS Monaco FC |
Ligue 1 | 66 | 19 |
| 2025–2026 |  Stade Rennais F.C. |
Ligue 1 | 31 | 8 |
| 2026– |  Atlanta United FC |
Major League Soccer | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 295 | 81 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013 | Switzerland U16 |
Under-16 | 4 | 1 |
| 2013–2014 | Switzerland U20 |
Under-20 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014–2015 | Switzerland U20 |
Under-20 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014–2015 | Switzerland U21 |
Under-21 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015– | Switzerland |
Senior | 92 | 26 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Breel Embolo?
Breel Embolo was born on 14 February 1997, which makes him 29 years old.
Where was Breel Embolo born?
Breel Embolo was born in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Which national team does Breel Embolo play for?
Breel Embolo plays international football for Switzerland. He has 92 caps and 26 goals on record.
Which clubs has Breel Embolo played for?
Breel Embolo's recorded clubs are FC Basel, Schalke 04, Borussia Mönchengladbach, AS Monaco FC, Stade Rennais F.C. and Atlanta United FC.
What team does Breel Embolo play for now?
According to the latest data, Breel Embolo plays for Atlanta United FC.
How tall is Breel Embolo?
Breel Embolo is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Breel Embolo play?
Breel Embolo plays as a forward.
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