Breel Embolo

• Full name: Breel Donald Embolo
• Date of birth: February 14, 1997
• Place of birth: Yaoundé, Cameroon
• Nationality: Swiss (born in Cameroon; raised and naturalized in Switzerland)
• Position: Forward / Winger (can play as striker, center forward, or on either wing)
• Height: Approximately 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career (high-level summary)

• Basel (Switzerland) — Embolo came through the youth system and made his professional breakthrough with FC Basel, quickly establishing himself as a powerful, direct forward.
• Schalke 04 (Germany) — Moved to the Bundesliga, where he continued developing his physical and attacking game.
• Borussia Mönchengladbach (Germany) — Transferred to Gladbach and played several seasons in the Bundesliga, contributing with goals and assists and offering versatility across the forward line.
• AS Monaco (France) — Joined Monaco in Ligue 1, bringing pace, strength, and European competition experience to the squad.

International career with Switzerland

• Embolo represents the Switzerland national team. He made his senior debut in 2015 and has been a regular member of the squad since.
• Participated in major tournaments with Switzerland, including UEFA European Championships and FIFA World Cups, contributing goals and valuable attacking options for the national side.
• Known for his athleticism, direct runs, hold-up play and ability to score important goals for Switzerland.

Playing style and strengths

• Powerful and explosive pace, useful for running in behind defenses.
• Strong physical presence and hold-up play to bring teammates into play.
• Versatile across the front line—able to play as a central striker or out wide.
• Good finishing ability and capable of scoring with both feet and aerially.

Notes

• Embolo moved to Switzerland as a child and progressed through Swiss youth teams before becoming a senior international, reflecting his dual heritage.
• Club moves and exact statistics (appearances/goals) change season to season; for up-to-date numbers consult a current sports database or the club/national team official sites.