Samuel Moutoussamy
Congolese association football player (born 1996)
Samuel Moutoussamy: profile
Samuel Moutoussamy (born 12 August 1996 in 12th arrondissement of Paris, France) is a DR Congo footballer who plays as a midfielder for FC Nantes.
Moutoussamy made the step into senior football with Olympique Lyonnais in 2011. He has played for 3 clubs in 2 countries since 2011. His most appearances came at Fortuna Sittard (2020–2021), where he made 14 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 14 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Moutoussamy has represented DR Congo. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Zimbabwe on 28 September 2026 (AFCON Qualification).
12th arrondissement of Paris has produced 8 footballers in our database, including Distel Zola, Kemal Bourhani and Dagui Bakari.
Nationality explained: Why does Samuel Moutoussamy play for DR Congo?
Key facts
- First international goal
- 2026 – aged 30 (match)
- Club career
- 2011–present (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: France and Netherlands
- Height
- 174 cm — taller than 19% of DR Congo internationals on record
- Latest move
- Fortuna Sittard (2020)
- Shares a birthday with
- Mario Balotelli, Djibril Cissé and Taiwo Awoniyi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2016 |  Olympique Lyonnais |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 2016–2018 | FC Nantes |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| 2018– | FC Nantes |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| 2020–2021 | Fortuna Sittard | Eredivisie | 14 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  DR Congo |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 Sep 2026 | Zimbabwe 1–2 DR Congo | 45 | AFCON Qualification |
*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 Samuel Moutoussamy?
Samuel Moutoussamy was born on 12 August 1996, which makes him 30 years old.
Where was Samuel Moutoussamy born?
Samuel Moutoussamy was born in 12th arrondissement of Paris, France.
Which national team does Samuel Moutoussamy play for?
Samuel Moutoussamy plays international football for DR Congo.
Which clubs has Samuel Moutoussamy played for?
Samuel Moutoussamy's recorded clubs are Olympique Lyonnais, FC Nantes and Fortuna Sittard.
What team does Samuel Moutoussamy play for now?
According to the latest data, Samuel Moutoussamy plays for FC Nantes.
How tall is Samuel Moutoussamy?
Samuel Moutoussamy is 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Samuel Moutoussamy play?
Samuel Moutoussamy plays as a midfielder.
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