Enzo Anthony Honoré Molebe (born 18 September 2007) is a French footballer who plays as a striker for Lyon.
In 2024, Molebe was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2007 worldwide.[2]
Early career
Born in Décines-Charpieu, Molebe moved to the Île-de-France region with his family at a young age. He started his youth career playing for local club RC Arpajonnais before joining the youth academy of Paris FC, and then Boulogne-Billancourt. In 2020, he signed for Lyon youth academy.[3][4]
Club career
On 5 June 2024, Molebe signed his first professional contract with Lyon, for three seasons, until 30 June 2027.[3][4] On 28 November 2024, he made his first team debut, coming on as a late-game substitute for Malick Fofana in a 4–1 away win over Qarabağ, as part of the 2024–25 UEFA Europa League league phase.[5]
International career
Born in France, Molebe is of Congolese descent.[6] He has represented France internationally at youth levels, having played for the under-16s and under-17s. In May 2024, he was selected in France U17's squad for the Euro U17.[7] He scored the only goal in France's 1–0 victory against Spain.[8] Then in the last group stage game against Portugal, he scored the winning goal to help France grab their second victory at the tournament.[9]
Career statistics
- As of match played 21 December 2024[10]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Europe | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Lyon B | 2024–25 | National 3 | 4 | 0 | — | — | 4 | 0 | ||
| Lyon | 2024–25 | Ligue 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Career total | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
References
- ^ "ENZO MOLEBE". French Football Federation. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- ^ Christenson, Marcus; Bloor, Steven; Blight, Garry (15 October 2024). "Next Generation 2024: 60 of the best young talents in world football". theguardian.com. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ a b "SIGNATURE : ENZO MOLEBE SIGNE SON PREMIER CONTRAT PROFESSIONNEL DE 3 ANS AVEC L'OLYMPIQUE LYONNAIS" (in French). Olympique Lyonnais. 5 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Football. Le prometteur Enzo Molebe, 16 ans, passe professionnel à l'OL" (in French). Le Progrès. 5 June 2024.
- ^ "OL : La "fierté" de la pépite Molebe" (in French). Orange. 29 November 2024.
- ^ Agada, Salomon (5 June 2024). "Radar actus Africafoot : Fil actus du 5 juin 2024".
- ^ "La liste pour l'Euro U17" (in French). Fédération Française de Football. 7 May 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ "Les Bleuets s'offrent l'Espagne et peuvent encore rêver des phases finales de l'Euro U17" (in French). L'Équipe. 24 May 2024.
- ^ "Molebé (OL) buteur mais éliminé de l'Euro U17 avec la France" (in French). Olympique & Lyonnais. 28 May 2024.
- ^ "E. Molébé". Soccerway. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
External links
- Enzo Molebe at Soccerway