It’s official. Montpellier HSC winger Nathanaël Mbuku has been named in Sébastien Desabre’s squad to represent the Democratic Republic of Congo at the upcoming World Cup — a well-deserved call-up for one of Ligue 1’s most exciting attackers.
Nathanaël Mbuku is set to experience one of the defining moments of his career this summer. The Montpellier winger has been officially selected by head coach Sébastien Desabre to wear the Leopards’ shirt at the World Cup. The call-up rewards the 23-year-old’s standout performances at club level, where his pace, technique and ability to create danger on the wing have made him one of the most dangerous wide players in Ligue 1. Mbuku is ready to shine on the biggest stage of all.
For DR Congo, this World Cup appearance carries enormous historical and symbolic weight. Desabre has built an ambitious squad, and Mbuku’s inclusion adds an extra dimension of speed and unpredictability to the Congolese attack. Raised and developed in France, Mbuku has wholeheartedly embraced his Congolese identity and represents the new generation of African talent making its mark in European football. This is a moment the whole nation will be watching.