Who is Noah Mbamba, the Belgian nugget that the greats of Europe are snapping up?
If the current generation of the Belgian selection has been in decline for a few years, confirmed by the elimination of the group stages of the Red Devils behind Morocco and Croatia, the future promotions of black-yellow-red football seem more and more promising to try to restore the image of Belgium in the football landscape. Among these young people is the young Noah Mbamba18-year-old midfielder trained and currently playing under the colors of Club Bruggereigning Belgian champion and author of a excellent campaign in the Champions League.
And if he did not participate in the first part of his European adventure this season, the native of Ixelles (south-eastern suburb of the capital Brussels), knows the fervor of the Cup with big ears. In the fall of 2021, whoever is part of the biggest market values of 2023 has already come into play three times during the previous campaign, notably treading the lawn of the Parc des Princes against Paris Saint-Germain on the last day of C1. In addition to that, he has already participated in 22 matches in all competitions in the black-and-blue jersey, before blowing out his 18th birthday this Thursday, January 5.
Courted by the greats of Europe
If its precocity surprises more than one side of the Kingdom bordered by the North Sea, Club Bruges no longer wishes to trust its jewel. Indeed, the Gazelles do not seem to accept Noah Mbamba’s desire not to extend his contract, which expires in June 2023. A decision which has affected his sporting situation, only contesting the first two league matches of this exercise under the orders of Alfred Schreuder, before being demoted to the reserve team in August. The arrival of incumbent Raphael Onyedika also blocked his way. What to give him desires elsewhere…
However, its potential is not hidden from the eyes of Europe: according to the Dutch-language daily Het Nieuwsbladseveral major European teams are not insensitive to his talent and potential, such as the FC Barcelona, Manchester City or chelsea, keen to bolster their long-term project with the arrival of the 18-year-old. It remains to be seen whether these leaders will wait until the end of his lease next summer to try to sign him for free, or take action this winter to avoid rubbing shoulders with the other suitors, who will have to pay nearly 3 million euros. euros to dislodge him from Bruges.
A versatile sentinel
Regarding his profile, Noah Mbamba can help out in central defense but most often occupies the position of defensive midfielder, which he had from his beginnings under the orders of Philippe Clément, who has since left for AS Monaco. His physical power, in duels and the repetition of efforts, and his passing precision allow him to have this versatility, which possesses salivate more than one high level coach. Nevertheless, the main interested party retains a slight preference for the sentry post: “I’m looking for a bit. In “6”, I like it because I can “play” more than in central defense “he said after his first pro in May 2021, at only 16 years, 4 months and 8 days.
The Bruges fans were also captivated by his playing intelligence for his young age, combined with an ease of technique and an above average sense of position. In the event of a free departure next June, Club Brugge would then lose the first player born in 2005 to be evaluated in Jupiler Pro League, synonymous with an incredible precocity and a great experience acquired before his majority. Whether her career is written with the 18-time Belgian champions or in another formation from the Old Continent, Noah Mbamba should be more than promising and could come and elbow some of the best in her position in the years to come…
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