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Serie A debut for the Belgian striker. From the Juventus youth sector to the first team: discovering the 2004 class
Special evening for Samuel Mbangula . The very young Juventus striker born in 2004 , usually among the ranks of the Next Gen, was called up by Thiago Motta for the first league match of the Bianconeri against Como , being immediately deployed in the starting 11. For Mbangula, a call aimed at strengthening an advanced department that between injuries (see Milik ), exclusions (read Chiesa ) and market grafts that could arrive in these days, would otherwise have seen the only appearances of Vlahovic , Yildiz and Weah . But the call-up was anything but casual, given the potential of the boy and the use with the big Bianconeri already during the summer: as further proof of this, the use from the 1' this evening. But who is Mbangula?
Juve, discovering Mbangula
Mbangula was born on January 16, 2004 in Belgium, and it was in his homeland that, after taking his first steps, Club Brugge noticed him . In 2019, after growing up in the ranks of the black and blues, he moved to Anderlecht where he only stayed in the 2019/20 season. Why such a sudden farewell? The reason is simple: the call from Juve . The Bianconeri quickly understood his qualities, thus deciding to secure him. He began his journey in Turin in the U17, but after just one season he was included in the Primavera team. His growth was constant, in 2022 the club secured him with a four-year contract , and in 2022/23 the exploit arrived. In that year with the U19 he scored 9 goals and provided 5 assists in 35 appearances between the championship, post season and Youth League.
Special evening for Samuel Mbangula . The very young Juventus striker born in 2004 , usually among the ranks of the Next Gen, was called up by Thiago Motta for the first league match of the Bianconeri against Como , being immediately deployed in the starting 11. For Mbangula, a call aimed at strengthening an advanced department that between injuries (see Milik ), exclusions (read Chiesa ) and market grafts that could arrive in these days, would otherwise have seen the only appearances of Vlahovic , Yildiz and Weah . But the call-up was anything but casual, given the potential of the boy and the use with the big Bianconeri already during the summer: as further proof of this, the use from the 1' this evening. But who is Mbangula?
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Juve, discovering Mbangula
Mbangula was born on January 16, 2004 in Belgium, and it was in his homeland that, after taking his first steps, Club Brugge noticed him . In 2019, after growing up in the ranks of the black and blues, he moved to Anderlecht where he only stayed in the 2019/20 season. Why such a sudden farewell? The reason is simple: the call from Juve . The Bianconeri quickly understood his qualities, thus deciding to secure him. He began his journey in Turin in the U17, but after just one season he was included in the Primavera team. His growth was constant, in 2022 the club secured him with a four-year contract , and in 2022/23 the exploit arrived. In that year with the U19 he scored 9 goals and provided 5 assists in 35 appearances between the championship, post season and Youth League.
And so last season he moved to Next Gen , immediately becoming a key player in the group. However, a serious injury kept him out from the end of November to the beginning of March: after a gradual recovery he returned to the field with continuity towards the end of the season, also scoring a goal in the playoffs in the 1-3 victory against Pescara . In the meantime, the player's undisputed qualities had also been noticed in Belgium , especially since the U21s in October 2023 focused on him for the European Championship qualifiers in the category . Motta was no exception: in the summer he tested him with the first team by fielding him in the friendlies with Nuremberg and Brest , until the decision was made to immediately include him among the starters with Como in the first official match. But what are his physical and technical peculiarities?
Mbangula, the technical characteristics
171 cm tall but with a very good physical structure that allows him to resist even the persistent attacks of the opponents, Mbangula is a versatile footballer. The advanced department is his area of expertise: he easily covers the role of second striker as well as that of attacking winger. When necessary, however, he has also occupied the outside lane of midfield. Whether in midfield or in an offensive trident, his favorite band remains the left, thus being able to return to his very poisonous right.
Fast, good dribbling, great technique and capable of finishing accurately from outside the area, but not disdaining timely incursions into the area. Qualities that could allow him to score even more goals than those scored up to now. A modern striker therefore, complete and capable of covering practically all attacking roles (but, as mentioned, if necessary also of positioning himself on the outside lanes in midfield). Versatility in power, Mbangula has convinced Motta: called up to the first team and immediately a starter, the doors of Serie A are opening for him.
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