Samuel Essende
Democratic Republic of the Congo/F/
Democratic Republic of the CongoPlayer Info
Samuel Essende is a powerful Congolese striker currently playing for Swiss Super League champions BSC Young Boys, with a market value reflecting his importance at €4.5 million. Born on January 23, 1998, the 27-year-old stands at an imposing 192 cm and weighs 87 kg, making him a formidable aerial presence. His career began in his native DR Congo before moving to Europe, where he developed in Switzerland. Joining Young Boys marked a significant step, and he has contributed with crucial goals in both domestic league and cup competitions, including strikes in title-deciding matches. His main honors include winning the Swiss Super League title with Young Boys, adding a major trophy to his career achievements. Essende is known for his physical strength, hold-up play, and clinical finishing in the box, making him a classic target man and a constant threat to opposing defenses.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/02/15
FC Augsburg
Young Boys3000000€
Transfer
2024/06/30
VizelaFC Augsburg4000000€
Transfer
2024/01/24
CaenVizela600000€
Transfer
2024/01/23
VizelaCaenLoan Ended
2023/07/19
CaenVizelaLoan
2022/06/30
Pau FCCaen500000€
Transfer
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF)
2025 Oct 14
R10
-
1-0
0.0
Tips 2
Statistics
Democratic Republic of the Congo
CAF AFCON2025
Matches
Games Played
1
Games Started
0
Minutes Per Game
16
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
1
Accurate Passes Per Game
7
Key Passes Per Game
1
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
0
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
1
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
0
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
0
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
1
Be Fouled Per Game
0