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Brice Samba

ブライス・サンバ　/　ぶらいす・さんば

Association football player from Republic of the Congo

April 25, 1994 (age 32)　・　Linzolo, Republic of the Congo

association football player

My Take

Brice Samba's story grabs me because it spans two worlds. Born in the Republic of the Congo and standing 186 centimeters in goal, he built a career in France and ended up keeping for the national team. I find goalkeepers fascinating precisely because their job is thankless until the one save that decides everything, and his rise through Ligue 1 to Rennes suggests real composure under pressure. To me, choosing to represent France while carrying Congolese roots adds a layer of identity I'd love to understand better. He feels like a player who earned every step rather than coasting on hype.

Overview

Brice Lauriche Samba (born 25 April 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Ligue 1 club Rennes. Born in the Republic of the Congo, he plays for the France national team.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Brice Samba
Name (Japanese): ブライス・サンバ
Reading: ぶらいす・さんば
Born: April 25, 1994 (age 32)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Taurus / Dog
Origin: Linzolo, Republic of the Congo
Blood type: Private
Height: 186 cm
Agency: Private
Occupation: association football player

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: Private

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%96%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B9%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B5%E3%83%B3%E3%83%90

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