Player Name: Cédric Bakambu

Full name: Cédric Bakambu

Date of Birth: April 11, 1991

Place of Birth: Vitry-sur-Seine, France

Nationality: Democratic Republic of the Congo (represents DR Congo at international level)

Position: Forward / Striker (can play as centre-forward or on the wing)

Club (notable): Villarreal CF (La Liga)

• Villarreal tenure: Joined Villarreal in January 2015 from Bursaspor (Turkey). Played for Villarreal until January 2018 when he transferred to Beijing Guoan (China).
• Appearances and goals for Villarreal: Across all competitions, Bakambu made over 120 appearances and scored around 50 goals for Villarreal. In La Liga he was a consistent scorer, including a 2016–17 season where he finished among the league’s top scorers.

International career: Eligible for France by birth but chose to represent DR Congo. Debuted for DR Congo in 2015 and has scored multiple goals in international competitions, including appearances at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Style of play: Quick, powerful forward with strong finishing, good movement in the box, and ability to run behind defenses. Can score with either foot and is comfortable linking play as well as leading the line.

Other clubs (career path highlights):

• Sochaux (France) — youth and senior breakthrough
• Bursaspor (Turkey)
• Villarreal (Spain)
• Beijing Guoan (China)
• Olympiacos (Greece) — short spell after China
• İstanbul Başakşehir (Turkey) — later career

Notable achievements:

• Prolific scorer for Villarreal in La Liga, establishing himself as one of the league’s efficient forwards during his spell.
• Important player for DR Congo national team with goals in qualifiers and AFCON competitions.

Notes: Statistics (appearances/goals) vary slightly by source and cut-off date; the figures above are rounded summaries from his Villarreal period (2015–2018). For up-to-date season-by-season stats, consult a current sports database or Villarreal’s official records.