Neeskens Kebano is a professional football player who plays for EFL Championship club Fulham and the DR Congo national team as an attacking midfielder or winger. He has previously played for Paris Saint-Germain, Caen (loan), Charleroi, Genk, and Middlesbrough. On the international level, born in France, he was eligible for both France and DR Congo in international football. He has represented both France and DR Congo at various age levels. Despite representing France at U17, U18, U19, and U20 youth levels, he eventually chose to represent DR Congo. He made his international debut for DR Congo on 15 October 2014 in an African Cup of Nations qualification. He has represented DR Congo at the 2015 and 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. Since making his debut, he has obtained over 25 caps and scored over 5 goals for his country.
What is Neeskens Kebano Famous For?
- Being a professional football player.
- For playing as an attacking midfielder or winger for EFL Championship club Fulham.
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Where is Neeskens Kebano From?
Neeskens Kebano was born on 10 March 1992. His birthplace is Montereau, France. He was born to his father, Nestor Kebano, and his mother whose name is unknown. He was given his first name as an homage to the former Dutch international midfielder Johan Neeskens whom his father, Nestor Kebano, admired. He holds both Congolese and French nationality. His religion is Christianity. His horoscope sign is Pisces.
Neeskens Kebano Club Career
- He started playing football for the youth team of ASA Montereau in 1996 and played until 2006.
- In 2006, he joined the youth team of Paris Saint-Germain and began his career at the club’s youth academy in the Camp des Loges. With the U14 team, he won the Championnat Federaux de 14 ans. In the next season with the club’s U15 team, he played on the team that won the league and cup double. The team won its league, the Division d’Honneur, and also captured the Coupe de Paris. At U16 level, Paris Saint-Germain and he won the Championnat National des 16 ans.
- Though he is still eligible to compete at the youth level, ahead of the 2010-11 season, he was promoted to the club’s Championnat de France amateur team in the fourth division. He made his amateur debut on 8 August 2010 in a 1-0 victory over Bourg-Peronnas. The following week, he scored his first amateur goal in a 4-1 win over Monts d’Or Azergues. After rotating between the club’s reserve and Coupe Gambardella teams in the fall campaign, in December 2011, he was called up to the senior team for the first time to participate in the club’s final Europa League group stage match against Ukrainian club Karpaty Lviv. He appeared on the substitute’s bench but failed to make his debut as Paris Saint-Germain and Karpaty drew 1-1. After the winter break, he returned to the club’s reserve team and spent January playing with the team. In February 2011, he was called back up to the senior team after being named to the 18-man roster to play amateur club Martigues in the Coupe de France. He made his professional debut for the club on 2 February 2011 in a 4-1 win against Martigues. He scored his first professional goal for the club on 2 March 2011 in a 2-0 win over Le Mans in the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France. During that season, he made 7 appearances for the club, scoring once in all the competitions.
- On 14 August 2012, he was loaned to Ligue 2 side SM Caen for the 2012-13 season where he made 15 appearances for the club, scoring once and providing 1 assist in all the competitions.
- As the 2012-13 season ended, he was released by Paris Saint-Germain and on 2 September 2013, he joined Charleroi on a free transfer. He made his debut for the club on 14 September 2013 in a 0-0 draw against OH Leuven. On 21 September 2013, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2-0 win against Cercle Brugge. In his first season, he made 27 appearances for the club, scoring 6 goals and providing 5 assists in all the competitions.
- During his 2014-15 season, he made 36 appearances for the club, scoring 13 goals and providing 8 assists in all the competitions.
- On 26 August 2015, he signed for KRC Genk for an undisclosed fee. He made his debut for the club on 13 September 2015 in a 0-0 draw against RSC Anderlecht. On 18 September 2015, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3-1 win against KV Mechelen. During his 2015-16 season, he made 39 appearances for the club, scoring 8 goals and providing 6 assists in all the competitions.
- On 26 August 2016, he signed for Fulham on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee, with a club option for an additional 12 months. He made his debut for the club on 27 August 2016 in a 1-0 win against Blackburn. On 11 February 2017, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3-2 win against Wigan Athletic. In his first season, he made 32 appearances for the club, scoring 6 goals and providing 3 assists in all the competitions.
- During his 2017-18 season, he made 29 appearances for the club, scoring 3 goals and providing 3 assists in all the competitions as Fulham gained promotion to Premier League.
- He made his Premier League debut for the club on 2 December 2018 in a 2-0 win against Chelsea. During his 2018-19 season, he made 9 appearances for the club in all the competitions as Fulham got relegation to the Championship.
- On 27 July 2020, in the first leg of the 2020 Championship play-offs semi-final against Cardiff City, he scored directly from a free kick in his third consecutive match, becoming the first player to achieve this feat in the top four English divisions since Wayne Rooney. During his 2019-20 season, he made 19 appearances for the club, scoring 5 goals and providing 3 assists in all the competitions as Fulham again gained promotion to Premier League.
- On 1 February 2021, he joined Championship side Middleborough on loan for the remainder of the 2020-21 season. He made his debut for the club on 6 February 2021 in a 1-4 loss against Brentford. On 13 February 2021, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2-1 loss against Derby. During his loan spell at Middleborough, he made 18 appearances for the club, scoring once and providing 4 assists in all the competitions.
- On 24 October 2021, he scored his first goal of the 2021-22 season in a 4-0 win against Nottingham Forest. On 15 January 2022, he scored twice in a 6-2 win against Bristol City.
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Neeskens Kebano International Career
- Born in France, he was eligible for both France and DR Congo in international football.
- He has represented both France and DR Congo at various age levels.
- He has represented France at U17, U18, U19, and U20 youth levels.
- With the under-17 team, he went unnoticed by coach Philippe Bergeroo until the Elite Round of qualification for the 2009 UEFA European U17 Championship when he was finally called up to the team.
- With the U17 team, he made his debut on 24 March 2009 in the team’s first Elite Round group stage match against Belarus. He appeared in the team’s next group stage match against Norway and, after France qualified for the competition, was named to the team to participate in the 2009 UEFA European U17 Championship. He appeared in all three group stage matches as France was eliminated without procuring a victory.
- With the U18 team, he made his debut on 27 October 2009 in a friendly match against Denmark. He scored his first goal for the team on 10 December in a 1-1 draw with Ukraine. He finished the U18 campaign with eight appearances and two goals.
- In August 2010, he was called up to the U19 team to play in the Sendai Cup in Japan. He appeared in all three matches as France finished in third place.
- In October 2010, he played in qualification for the 2011 UEFA European U19 Championship. On 10 October 2010, he scored the opening goal in a 2-0 victory in the team’s second group stage match against Montenegro.
- Despite representing France at U17, U18, U19, and U20 youth levels, he eventually chose to represent DR Congo.
- He made his international debut and scored his first international goal for DR Congo on 15 October 2014 in a 4-3 win against Ivory Coast in an African Cup of Nations qualification.
- He has represented DR Congo at the 2015 and 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.
- Since making his debut, he has obtained over 25 caps and scored over 5 goals for his country.
Neeskens Kebano Awards and Achievements
Honors
- Won the 2020 EFL Championship play-offs with Fulham.
Individual
Neeskens Kebano Wife
Looking at his personal life, he is a married guy. He got married to his beautiful girlfriend whose name is unknown. His wife keeps her life private. He has not shared many details about his wife. He had shared a couple of pictures with his wife and daughters on his social media accounts. The couple is blessed with two daughters. He has an intimate relationship with his wife and daughters where they are living their life happily together.
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Neeskens Kebano Height and Weight
Neeskens Kebano stands at a height of 1.70m i.e. 5 feet and 7 inches tall. He has a bodyweight of 65kg. He has an athletic body build. His eye color is dark brown and his hair color is black. His sexual orientation is straight. His other body measurement such as chest size, biceps size, and waist size is still got to get revealed yet. Overall, he has got a healthy body.
Neeskens Kebano Net Worth and Salary
Neeskens Kebano earns from his professional career as a football player. His income is from contracts, salaries, bonuses, and endorsements. As of 2022, his salary is £728,000 where his net worth is not revealed yet. His market value is around €1.50 million. Any updates on his net worth will be updated here soon.
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