Cédric Bakambu is a Congolese international footballer born on April 11, 1991, in Vitry-sur-Seine, France. He plays as a striker for Real Betis.

Trained in France, Bakambu has gradually established himself as one of the most prolific Congolese strikers of his generation.

His career has taken him to several international leagues, where he has distinguished himself through his clinical finishing and consistent attacking play.

A fast and mobile striker, he is known for his runs in behind the defense, his positioning, and his ability to finish chances in the penalty area. Thanks to his experience at the highest European and international levels, he remains a key player for the Democratic Republic of Congo's national team, the Leopards.

A former player for Beijing Guoan, he distinguished himself as one of the most effective African strikers in the Chinese Super League.

In Europe, he notably played for Villarreal CF, with whom he won the Europa League in 2021, thus confirming his status as a top-level striker on the international stage.

Club : Real Betis (Spain)

Height : 1.80 m

Professional period : 2010

Position : Center Forward

Strong foot : Right foot

National team selections : Since 2015

Matches : 68

Goals : 21