Cédric Bakambu: profile
Cédric Bakambu (born 11 April 1991 in Vitry-sur-Seine, France) is a DR Congo footballer who plays as a forward for San Diego FC.
Bakambu made the step into senior football with FC Sochaux-Montbéliard in 2010. He has played for 9 clubs in 6 countries since 2010. The busiest spell of his career was at FC Sochaux-Montbéliard (2010–2014): 94 appearances and 18 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 371 appearances and 139 goals.
At international level, Bakambu has represented DR Congo (2015–present), earning 73 caps and scoring 21 goals. Our match database lists 10 of his international goals; the first came against Tunisia on 1 September 2017 (World Cup Qualification). Before committing to DR Congo, he had represented France U18, France U19 and France U20.
Vitry-sur-Seine has produced 5 footballers in our database, including Yacine Adli, Jimmy Kébé and Wilson Samaké.
Eligibility explained: Why does Cédric Bakambu play for DR Congo?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2015 (aged about 24)
- First international goal
- 2017 – aged 26 (match)
- Club career
- 2010–present (17 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 6: France, Turkey, Spain, People's Republic of China, Greece and United States
- Club goals per game
- 0.37 (139 in 371)
- Height
- 183 cm — taller than 71% of DR Congo internationals on record
- Latest move
- San Diego FC (2026)
- Shares a birthday with
- Lance Davids, Thulani Serero and Dany Nounkeu (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2014 |  FC Sochaux-Montbéliard |
Ligue 2 | 94 | 18 |
| 2014–2015 |  Bursaspor |
TFF Second League | 27 | 13 |
| 2015–2018 |  Villarreal CF |
La Liga | 75 | 32 |
| 2018–2022 |  Beijing Guoan F.C. |
Chinese Super League | 71 | 48 |
| 2022 | Olympique de Marseille |
Ligue 1 | 15 | 4 |
| 2022–2023 |  Olympiacos F.C. |
Super League Greece | 32 | 18 |
| 2023–2024 | Galatasaray S.K. |
Süper Lig | 10 | 1 |
| 2024–2026 | Real Betis Balompié |
La Liga | 47 | 5 |
| 2026– |  San Diego FC |
Major League Soccer | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 371 | 139 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 | France U18 |
Under-18 | – | – |
| 2009 | France U18 |
Under-18 | 5 | 1 |
| 2009–2010 | France U19 |
Under-19 | 16 | 4 |
| 2010–2011 | France U20 |
Under-20 | 17 | 3 |
| 2015– |  DR Congo |
Senior | 73 | 21 |
International goals (10)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sep 2017 | Tunisia 2–1 DR Congo | 43 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 7 Oct 2017 | Libya 1–2 DR Congo | 50 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 30 Jun 2019 | Zimbabwe 0–4 DR Congo | 34 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 4 | 30 Jun 2019 | Zimbabwe 0–4 DR Congo | 65 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 5 | 7 Jul 2019 | Madagascar 2–2 DR Congo | 21 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 6 | 5 Sep 2025 | South Sudan 1–4 DR Congo | 13 | World Cup Qualification |
| 7 | 5 Sep 2025 | South Sudan 1–4 DR Congo | 36 | World Cup Qualification |
| 8 | 9 Sep 2025 | DR Congo 2–3 Senegal | 26 | World Cup Qualification |
| 9 | 10 Oct 2025 | Togo 0–1 DR Congo | 7 | World Cup Qualification |
| 10 | 27 Dec 2025 | Senegal 1–1 DR Congo | 61 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Cédric Bakambu?
Cédric Bakambu was born on 11 April 1991, which makes him 35 years old.
Where was Cédric Bakambu born?
Cédric Bakambu was born in Vitry-sur-Seine, France.
Which national team does Cédric Bakambu play for?
Cédric Bakambu plays international football for DR Congo. He has 73 caps and 21 goals on record.
Which clubs has Cédric Bakambu played for?
Cédric Bakambu's recorded clubs are FC Sochaux-Montbéliard, Bursaspor, Villarreal CF, Beijing Guoan F.C., Olympique de Marseille, Olympiacos F.C., Galatasaray S.K., Real Betis Balompié and San Diego FC.
What team does Cédric Bakambu play for now?
According to the latest data, Cédric Bakambu plays for San Diego FC.
How tall is Cédric Bakambu?
Cédric Bakambu is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Cédric Bakambu play?
Cédric Bakambu plays as a forward.
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