SWOS 2016/2017
SWOS 2016/2017

MICHY BATSHUAYI
MICHY BATSHUAYI
Belgium flag
Number
#16
Nationality
Belgium
Team
CHELSEA (England)
Coach
ANTONIO CONTE
Position
A (Attacker)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
2 7 3 1 2 7 7 29 0.6 £4.5M

Player: Michy Batshuayi

  • Full name: Michy Batshuayi-Atunga
  • Date of birth: October 2, 1993
  • Place of birth: Brussels, Belgium
  • Nationality: Belgian (of Congolese descent)
  • Position: Striker / Centre forward
  • Preferred foot: Right

Club career (high-level highlights):

  • Standard Liège (Belgium): Youth and senior breakthrough (debut 2011). Gained reputation as a prolific young striker.
  • Olympique de Marseille (France): Transferred in 2014, emerged as a consistent goal-scorer in Ligue 1.
  • Chelsea (England): Signed by Chelsea in July 2016. At Chelsea he had notable moments including impactful substitute appearances and some important goals, but spent several seasons partly on loan.
  • Loan spells while under contract with Chelsea: Borussia Dortmund (Germany, 2018–2019, loan), Valencia (Spain, 2018, short loan), Crystal Palace (England, 2019–2020, loan), Besiktas (Turkey, 2021–2022, loan).
  • Later clubs: After leaving Chelsea, Batshuayi continued his career with clubs including Fenerbahçe (Turkey) and returned to other leagues; exact current club status can change with transfers.

International career:

  • Belgium national team regular since 2015. Member of Belgium squads at major tournaments including UEFA Euro 2016, the 2018 FIFA World Cup (where Belgium finished third), and UEFA Euro 2020/2021.
  • Notable for scoring in competitive matches and providing depth to Belgium's forward options.

Playing style and strengths:

  • Clinical finisher in the box with good movement and positioning.
  • Strong at poaching goals from rebounds and crosses; effective as a super-sub to change games.
  • Good physicality and ability to hold up play when required.

Career honours & notable achievements (selected):

  • With Belgium: Third place at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
  • Club honours vary by stint; he has contributed important goals at club level across multiple leagues.

Quick facts:

  • Wore shirt number 23 at Chelsea (among other numbers during his career).
  • Known for scoring both as a starter and frequently off the bench, earning a reputation as an effective impact substitute.

Note: Transfer status, club appearances and goal totals change over time; for the most up-to-date statistics check a live football database or club website.