A young Congolese footballer, born in Solothurn, he plays as a defensive midfielder and has established himself as a solid player in the middle of the park at the European level.

Trained in Switzerland, he began his football career at FC Solothurn, his hometown club, before joining the FC Basel youth academy in 2011, one of the most structured clubs in the country.

He made his professional debut on May 16, 2016, with FC Basel against FC Lucerne, a difficult match for his team.

Despite this, he was part of the Basel squad that won the Swiss championship in the 2015-2016 season, his first title as a professional.

A powerful and tireless defensive midfielder, Pickel is known for his physical presence, his work rate in winning back possession, and his ability to maintain the balance of the midfield.

He currently represents the Democratic Republic of Congo, having gained experience in several European leagues.

• Club : RCD Espanyol (Spain)
• Height : 1.84 m
• Professional Period : 2016
• Position : Defensive Midfielder
• Strong foot : Right foot
• National team selections : Since 2023
• Matches : 34
• Goals : 1