Emmanuel Mbemba
Full name: Emmanuel Mbemba Nlandu
Country: France/DR Congo
Date of birth: 20/03/2008 (17 years old)
Place of birth: Melun (France)
Height: —
Youth career: ES Nangis, FC Melun, Paris Saint-Germain (since 2023)
Current club: Paris Saint-Germain
Squad number: —
Current national team: France U-17
Position: central defender, left-back
Preferred foot: left
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): —
Tournaments participated in: UEFA Youth League 2024/2025 (3/0), 2025 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification elite round (2/0), 2025 UEFA European Under-17 Championship (4/0)
Contract until: 30/06/2026
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Samuel Umtiti
Strengths:
– pace 
– acceleration
– anticipation
– passing
– agility
– athleticism
– tackling 
– technique
– positioning
To improve:
– still has significant room to improve his timing and overall dominance in aerial duels
– although he’s an excellent athlete, he still needs to work on developing greater physical robustness
– prone to occasional first-touch errors when attempting clearances
Style of play:
– complete, dominant, and elegant centre-back
– though not the tallest, he possesses a solid frame and outstanding athleticism
– boasts superb pace over all distances, along with excellent agility and overall coordination
– while he’s capable of playing in a back four, he could truly thrive as a left-sided centre-back in a three-man defense
– demonstrates a proactive defensive style, consistently engaging in challenges and applying intelligent pressure on opponents
– comfortable operating in a high defensive line, showing strong awareness and timing in advanced positions
– highly press-resistant, displaying composure and elegance when building out from the back under pressure
– ideally suited to possession-oriented systems, excelling at maintaining control and facilitating structured play from deep areas
– possesses an excellent range of passing, capable of breaking defensive lines with precise vertical balls and effectively switching play with accurate long-range diagonals
– excellent ball-carrying skills and ability to confidently drive forward with the ball at his feet
– committed and positively aggressive in duels
– consistently disrupts opposition attacks by intercepting passes and cutting out crosses in and around the box, thanks to excellent anticipation, positioning, and reaction speed
– his recovery pace makes him highly effective at rectifying both his own and his teammates’ mistakes
Talent Score:
Complete, dominant, and/or elegant centre-back: a defender who blends physical authority with elegance on the ball. A true stopper who thrives in duels but also stands out for his composure and ball-playing skills. (William Saliba, Alessandro Bastoni, Virgil van Dijk)
13–15: World-class talent level.
10–12: Top talent level.
7–9: High-potential talent level.
4–6: Solid youth level.
1–3: Developing / Limited talent level.
| Technical | Tactical | Physical | Mental |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Passing 13 | Press-resistance 13 | Top Speed 14 | Concentration 12 |
| Long Passing 12 | Positioning 11 | Acceleration 14 | Confidence 14 |
| Progressive passing 14 | Anticipation 12 | Agility 14 | Leadership 10 |
| Technical Capacity 14 | Risk Awareness 10 | Coordination 13 | Commitment 13 |
| Ball manipulation 13 | Deep Line Fit 9 | Reactions 14 | Tenacity 14 |
| Front-foot Defending 13 | High Line Fit 14 | Physical Strength 10 | Work Rate 12 |
| Defensive 1vs1 13 | Bravery 14 | Aerial Ability 9 | Maturity 12 |
| Defensive Footwork 14 | Timing 13 | Stamina 13 | Winning mindset 13 |
| Average: 13.3 | Average: 12.0 | Average: 12.7 | Average: 12.5 |
Mbemba quickly recovers after his teammate’s error, stepping in with a crucial tackle to avert the danger.
Mbemba reads the game well, uses his pace effectively, and makes a superb interception.
Mbemba carries the ball forward, spots his teammate’s run, and plays a brilliant pass.
Heatmap by Wyscout:
He is best suited to playing as:
Central defender in 3-5-2.
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Achievements:
2025 UEFA European Under-17 Championship runner-up with France.
League summary (as of 12 June 2025):
No senior team appearances yet.
Description:
Emmanuel Mbemba joined the superb PSG youth academy from FC Melun in 2023. In May 2025, he emerged as one of the leaders of a talented French side that won the silver medal, showcasing a brilliant generation including Abdoulaye Camara, David Boly, Djylian N’Guessan, Ilyas Azizi, Paul Eymard, Hermann Malonga, Believe Munongo, and Christ Batola.
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Football Talent Scout potential rating:
9,5/10 
Player has the potential to become a key player in a top European club.
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