Age |
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29 years |
Birth date |
April 19, 1995 |
Zodiac sign |
Aries |
Place of Birth |
Switzerland |
Occupation |
Soccer player |
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Melingo Kevin Mbabu (born 19 April 1995) is a Swiss football defender who plays for VfL Wolfsburg and the Switzerland national team.
Born in Chêne-Bougeries, Switzerland, Mbabu started his career at Servette and progressed through the youth team.
At the start of the 2012–13 season, he was promoted to the first team and appeared in number of matches for the side. He made his professional debut as a 66th-minute substitute for Servette in a Swiss Super League match against Lausanne-Sport on 26 September 2012, which turned out to be his only appearance for the club.
After a successful trial, Mbabu signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Newcastle United, moving for an undisclosed fee on 31 January 2013. Upon joining the club, he was immediately assigned to the development squad.
In the second half of the 2012–13 season, Mbabu made his home debut for the development squad on 1 April 2013, in a 2–1 win over Stoke City Development Squad. For the rest of the second half of the 2012–13 season, he quickly impressed for the side and made seven appearances for the development side. The 2013–14 season saw Mbabu appeared in the development squad despite suffering from injuries as the season progressed.
Height | 5 ft 11 in / 180 cm |
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Weight | 150 lb / 68 kg |
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Hair Color | Black |
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Eye Color | Dark brown |
Nationality | Swiss |
Race / ethnicity | Multiracial |