Breel Embolo is a Cameroonian-Swiss professional footballer who plays as a Centre-Forward for the French club AS Monaco and the national team of Switzerland. Embolo’s style of play has been described as a technically strong and decisive striker with explosive pace and a composed finisher. He is a complete striker who has cited Mario Balotelli as one of his inspirations.
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| Quick Facts | |
| Full Name: | Breel Donald Embolo |
| Date of Birth: | February 14, 1997 |
| Birth Place: | Yaoundé, Cameroon |
| Nationality: | Cameroonian, Swiss |
| Position: | Centre-Forward |
| Club: | AS Monaco |
| Height: | 1.87 m |
| Weight: | 88 kg |
| Parents: | Moise Kegni, Germaine Embolo |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| Partner: | N/A |
| Net Worth: | $4 million |
| Career Statistics | |
| 2006-2008 | Nordstern (Youth Career) |
| 2008-2010 | Old Boys (Youth Career) |
| 2010-2014 | Basel (Youth Career) |
| 2014-2017 | Basel |
| 2016-2019 | Schalke 04 |
| 2019-2020 | Borussia Monchengladbach |
| 2022- | Monaco |
| National Team Career | |
| 2012-2013 | Switzerland U16 |
| 2014-2015 | Switzerland U20 |
| 2014-2015 | Switzerland U21 |
| 2015- | Switzerland |
Early Life
Breel Donald Embolo was born on February 14, 1997, in Yaoundé, Cameroon. His parents parted ways when he was young and he moved with his family to France and later settled down in Switzerland. He received Swiss citizenship on December 12, 2014.
Career
Breel Embolo began his football career at the youth level with Nordstern. He transferred to the youth academy of Basel via Old Boys, in 2010.
He signed a professional contract with FC Basel in 2014 and made his debut for the club on March 13, 2014, where he came on as a substitute for Geoffroy Serey in a goalless against Red Bull Salzburg.
He signed a five-year deal with the German club Schalke 04 on June 26, 2016, for a reported fee of €20 million plus add-ons. He made his debut on August 20, where he scored in a 4-1 win against FC 08 Villingen.
He signed a four-year deal with Borussia Monchengladbach on June 28, 2019, and later joined the French club Monaco on a four-year contract on July 15, 2022.
Embolo represented Switzerland at the under-16 and under-20 levels before being called up to the senior team. He made his debut in a 1-1 draw against United States, on March 31, 2015, where he came on as a substitute for Josip Drmic. He scored his first international goal in a 7-0 win over San Marino, on October 9, 2015. He scored in 2-0 victory over Portugal in the qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Cameroon at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Personal Life
Embolo and his girlfriend, Naomi has a daughter named Naliya.
Achievements
Breel Embolo has won individual awards such as:
- FC Basel Young Player of the Year: 2013
- Swiss Footballer of the Year: 2015
He also won the Swiss Super League with Basel: 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16
Social Media
Breel Embolo is active on social media. He is on Instagram, @breelembolo97
Net Worth
Breel Embolo earns his career as a footballer. According to Transfermarkt, he has a market value of €22 million. He has an estimated net worth of $8 million.
Frequently asked questions
Below are some frequently asked questions about Breel Embolo:
Who is Breel Embolo?
Breel Embolo is a Cameroonian-Swiss professional footballer who plays as a Centre-Forward for the French club AS Monaco and the national team of Switzerland.
How old is Breel Embolo?
He was born on February 14, 1997.
Where is Breel Embolo from?
He is from Yaoundé, Cameroon.
What is Breel Embolo’s height?
He stands at a height of 1.87 m.
Is Breel Embolo married?
He is in a relationship with Naomi.
What is Breel Embolo’s Net Worth?
Breel Embolo has an estimated net worth of $8 million.
