Biography
Who is Samuel Moutoussamy?
Early life and youth career
Samuel Albert Alain Arcade Moutoussamy was born on August 12, 1996, in Paris, France. His mother is from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and his father is of Indo-Guadeloupean descent. His surname comes from his father, originating from South India. Growing up in France, Samuel began playing youth football with Meudon AS in 2003. He spent his early development years passing through several youth academies. After playing for clubs such as Boulogne-Billancourt and Montrouge FC 92, he entered the Lyon academy in 2011 to further hone his skills before his eventual move to Nantes in 2016.
Club career with Nantes
Samuel Moutoussamy started his senior professional path with FC Nantes. He made his official debut for the club in a Ligue 1 match against Marseille on August 12, 2017. Showing steady growth on the pitch, he signed a two-year contract extension with Nantes in July 2019 to secure his stay until 2024. During his time at Nantes, he gained valuable experience, which included a loan spell with Dutch side Fortuna Sittard starting in October 2020. Upon returning to France, he reached a major milestone on January 29, 2023, by playing his 100th Ligue 1 game for Nantes in a match against Clermont Foot. The club formally recognized this achievement days later. After spending eight years with the team, his departure from Nantes was announced at the end of July 2024, during which he had established himself as a senior figure in the squad.
International career
Representing his maternal heritage, Samuel plays international football for the DR Congo national team. He earned his first senior cap in a friendly match against Algeria that ended in a 1-1 draw on October 10, 2019. He continued to be a regular selection for major international fixtures under head coach Sébastien Desabre. In late December 2023, he was named in the squad of 24 Congolese players for the Africa Cup of Nations. His international involvement continued when he was selected in the 26-man squad to represent DR Congo at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, announced on May 19, 2026.
Subsequent clubs and personal life
Following his departure from Nantes, Samuel moved to Turkey to join Süper Lig side Sivasspor. The transfer was announced after the club finished seventh in the 2003-24 league campaign, allowing him to reunite with former French-league teammates Samba Camara and Keita Baldé. Outside of competitive football, Samuel maintains close cultural ties to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He has family living in Kinshasa, has visited the country multiple times, and enjoys listening to Congolese musicians such as Fally Ipupa and Koffi Olomidé.
Birthday and age
Samuel Moutoussamy was born on August 12, 1996, which makes Samuel 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Samuel shares the date with 59 other famous people.
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