Samuel Moutoussamy
Profession: Footballer
Born: August 12, 1996
Age: 29 years old
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Paris, France
Known for: Defensive midfielder for the Congolese national team
Biography
Samuel Moutoussamy is a Congolese professional footballer known for his high rate of ball recovery, and recycling possession with passes. He is a defensive midfielder who is good with interceptions and build up play.
Moutoussamy was born in Paris, France to a mother from Congo, and father who is Indo-Guadeloupean of Tamil Origin.
He began his career at the youth level with Meudon As in 2003, and later went through the youth academy of Boulogne-Billancourt, Lyon, and Nantes from 2010 to 2017.
He made his professional debut for Nantes in a 1-0 loss to Marseille on August 12, 2017.
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He went on loan to Fortuna Sittard in 2020 and later joined Sivasspor in 2024, and then Atromitos in 2025.
He played his first match for Dr Congo national team in a 1-1 friendly draw with Algeria, on October 10, 2019. He was part of the Congolese squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. He also played in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Career Timeline
- 2003-2010 – Meudon As (youth)
- 2010-2011 – Boulogne-Billancourt (youth)
- 2011-2016 – Lyon (youth)
- 2016-2017 – Nantes (youth)
- 2017-2024 – Nantes – 144 apps, 3 goals
- 2024-2025 – Sivasspor
- 2025 – Atromitos
Personal Details
- Alternative name: Samuel Albert Alain Arcade Moutoussamy
- Nationality: French, Congolese
- Religion: Muslim
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches (1.76 m)
- Official website: Instagram – @s_moutoussamy
Trivia
- He has dual nationalities of France and Congolese through his parents.
- He is a versatile midfielder and left-footed.
- He celebrated playing his 50th match for DR Congo in late 2025.
- He won the Coupe de France: 2021-22 with Nantes.
- He has a market value of €1.20 million according to Transfermarkt
