Stéphane Mbia

• Full name: Stéphane Mbia Etoundi
• Date of birth: 20 May 1986
• Place of birth: Yaoundé, Cameroon
• Nationality: Cameroonian
• Position: Defensive midfielder / Centre-back
• Height: 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)

Club career (selected)

• 2005–2008: Rennes (France)
• 2008–2012: Marseille (France)
• 2012–2014: Queens Park Rangers (England)
• 2013–2014: Sevilla (Spain) — initially on loan, then permanent (2014–2015)
• 2015–2016: Trabzonspor (Turkey)
• 2016–2017: Hebei China Fortune (China)
• 2017–2018: Wuhan Zall (China)
• 2018–2019: Toulouse (France)
• 2019–2020: Henan Jianye (China)
• 2021–2022: Qingdao (China)

International career

• National team: Cameroon
• Caps: 68+
• Goals: 6+
• Major tournaments: Represented Cameroon at multiple Africa Cup of Nations (including the 2008 title) and FIFA World Cup 2010; also part of the squad at the 2017 AFCON and other editions.

Notable achievements

• Winner of the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations with Cameroon.
• UEFA Europa League winner with Sevilla (2013–14); instrumental in their 2014 campaign, including scoring in the semifinal and starting in the final.
• French Cup runner-up with Rennes and notable domestic performances with Marseille.

Style of play

Mbia is known for his physicality, aerial ability and versatility—comfortable playing as a defensive midfielder or as a centre-back. He combines aggressive tackling with the capacity to carry the ball forward and score from set pieces on occasion.

Off the field

Mbia has been recognized for his leadership qualities for club and country. Like many players with long careers across several countries, he has adapted to multiple leagues and cultures during his professional journey.