Obed Nkambadio

Obed Nkambadio

Personal information
Full name	Obed Alpha Nkambadio[1]
Date of birth	(2003-02-07) 7 February 2003 (age 21)[1]
Place of birth	Paris, France
Height	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[1]
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team	Paris FC
Number	16
Youth career
2011–2016	AF Épinay
2016–2018	AS Jeunesse Aubervilliers
2018–2019	Entente SSG
2019–2020	Paris FC
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2023	Paris FC II	39	(0)
2023–	Paris FC	43	(0)
International career^‡
2020	France U17	1	(0)
2022	France U20	1	(0)
2024	France Olympic	2	(0)
Medal record Men's football Representing  France Olympic Games 2024 Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:49, 9 November 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20:50, 9 August 2024 (UTC)

Obed Alpha Nkambadio (born 7 February 2003) is a French professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Ligue 2 club Paris FC.

Club career

Nkambadio is a youth product of AF Épinay, AS Jeunesse Aubervilliers, and Entente SSG before moving to Paris FC in 2019.^[2] On 29 June 2020, he signed a 3-year youth contract with Paris FC and was promoted to their B-team.^[3][4] In July 2021, he signed a professional contract with the club until 2024.^[2] On 22 September 2023, he extended his contract with the club until 2026.^[5] He made his senior and professional debut with Paris FC in a 2–2 tie with Annecy on 30 September 2023.^[6]

International career

Born in France, Nkambadio is of Congolese descent.^[7] He was called up to the France U17s in 2017.^[3] In October 2023, he was called up to the France U21s.^[6]

Honours

France U23

• Summer Olympics silver medal: 2024^[8]

References

1. "Squad List: Men's Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024: France (FRA)" (PDF). FIFA. 27 July 2024. p. 2. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
2. "PORTRAIT : Qui est Obed Nkambadio, le nouveau portier titulaire du Paris FC ?". 90min.com. 7 October 2023.
3. "Mercato: Valence veut Obed Nkambadio, du Paris FC". RMC Sport Mercato Foot.
4. "Deux gardiens signent un contrat stagiaire pro - Paris FC". 29 June 2020.
5. "Obed Nkambadio prolonge jusqu'en 2026 ! - Paris FC". 22 September 2023.
6. Waymel, Dorian (5 October 2023). "Paris FC - Obed Nkambadio convoqué avec l'équipe de France Espoirs par Thierry Henry !".
7. "Obed Nkambadio : Palmarès, Age et Club Paris FC". Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot Transfert.
8. Ronay, Barney (9 August 2024). "Camello's extra-time double clinches football gold for Spain against France". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 9 August 2024.

External links

• Obed Nkambadio at the French Football Federation (in French)