Saël Kumbedi Nseke
VfL Wolfsburg/D/
FrancePlayer Info
Saël Kumbedi Nseke is a highly-rated 20-year-old French defender, born March 26, 2005, who currently plays for German Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg. With a market value of €7 million, Kumbedi is recognized as a significant prospect, likely a dynamic full-back given his 175cm height and French defensive pedigree. His career began in France, most notably coming through the famed academy of Olympique Lyonnais, where his pace and attacking prowess from the back made him a standout youth player. He made his professional debut for Lyon before his high-potential move to Wolfsburg in 2023. As a French youth international, he has represented his country at various age-group levels. Kumbedi's main strengths are his explosive speed, dribbling ability, and capacity to join the attack, making him a modern wing-back in the mold of many successful French defenders.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/06/29
VfL Wolfsburg
LyonLoan Ended
2025/12/31
LyonVfL Wolfsburg6000000€
Transfer
2025/12/30
VfL WolfsburgLyonLoan Ended
2025/08/27
LyonVfL Wolfsburg1000000€
Loan
2022/08/30
Havre Athletic ClubLyon1000000€
Transfer
2022/06/30
Le Havre U19Havre Athletic ClubSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
VfL Wolfsburg
Bundesliga2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
17
Games Started
14
Minutes Per Game
1254
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
3
Accurate Passes Per Game
395
Key Passes Per Game
11
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
16
Accurate Crosses Per Game
6
Success Dribbles Per Game
12
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
32
Interceptions Per Game
11
Clearances Per Game
45
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
2
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
18
Be Fouled Per Game
13