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31-Year-Old
Lille
Ligue 1
Signs with Lille
Mbemba has signed a contract with Lille for the 2025/26 season, joining as a free agent, his new club announced.
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Mbemba began his career at Anderlecht, where he became a full international for DR Congo before making his professional debut and winning the Belgian league in 2014. He then played for Newcastle, Porto (winning two domestic doubles) and Marseille, where he made 85 appearances in two seasons. Known for his physical strength, anticipation, and distribution, Mbemba has nearly 350 professional matches and five Africa Cup of Nations appearances as DR Congo's captain. He now brings leadership and experience to a Lille squad competing on three fronts.
Mbemba began his career at Anderlecht, where he became a full international for DR Congo before making his professional debut and winning the Belgian league in 2014. He then played for Newcastle, Porto (winning two domestic doubles) and Marseille, where he made 85 appearances in two seasons. Known for his physical strength, anticipation, and distribution, Mbemba has nearly 350 professional matches and five Africa Cup of Nations appearances as DR Congo's captain. He now brings leadership and experience to a Lille squad competing on three fronts.
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Scores own goal in loss
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Nets in return
Mbemba scored during Thursday's one-all draw with Atalanta.
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Out Wednesday
Mbemba (undisclosed) is out for Wednesday's clash with Nice, according to Bruno Blanzat of Bleu Provence.
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