Biography
Who is Noah Sadiki?
Early life and background
Noah Sadiki was born in Brussels-Capital Region in the DR Congo on December 17, 2004. He holds both Congolese and Belgian citizenship through his parents. Growing up in Belgium, he began his football path by joining R.S.C. Anderlecht at the age of six. He advanced through all of the junior teams at Anderlecht up to the under-21 level, impressing coaches with his development in the youth ranks.
During his time in the Anderlecht youth system, he caught the attention of first team manager Vincent Kompany. He made appearances in friendly matches for the senior squad in late 2021 and early 2022. This led to him signing his first professional contract with Anderlecht in February 2022 on a one-year deal with an option for an additional year.
Club career milestones
In July 2023, Noah left Anderlecht and transferred to Union SG on a four-year contract for a reported fee of 1.4 million euros. During his time with Union SG, he achieved significant domestic success. He helped the team win the Belgian Pro League title for the 2024-25 season, secured the Belgian Cup in the 2023-24 campaign, and lifted the Belgian Super Cup in 2024.
Following his success with Union SG, Noah moved to England in July 2025. He joined the Premier League club Sunderland on a five-year contract for an undisclosed fee. As a central midfielder for Sunderland, he competes in one of the top professional leagues in European football.
International career
At the international level, Noah initially represented Belgium as a youth international, playing up to the under-20 level. In September 2023, he chose to switch his allegiance to represent the DR Congo. He was called up to the DR Congo under-21 squad for matches against SK Lommel and Sparta Rotterdam, making his debut against Sparta Rotterdam.
Noah made his senior debut for the DR Congo national team on September 6, 2024, in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea at the Stade des Martyrs. In May 2026, he was named in the squad selected by head coach Sébastien Desabre to represent DR Congo at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In June 2026, he became the youngest Congolese player to start a World Cup match during a victory over Uzbekistan.
Birthday and age
Noah Sadiki was born on December 17, 2004, which makes Noah 21 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Noah shares the date with 53 other famous people.
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