About Breel Embolo, Cameroon-born Swiss Football Player
Breel Donald Embolo is a Cameroon-born Swiss professional football player. He plays for Bundesliga club Borussia Monchengladbach. His playing position is forward.
He began his career with Basel, making his professional debut on 13 March 2014 in the Europa League round of 16 first leg, and won the Swiss Super League in all three of his first seasons. In June 2016, he signed for Bundesliga side Schalke 04 on a five-year deal, for a reported fee of €20 million-plus add-ons and went on to play three seasons at the club. In July 2019, he then signed for fellow Bundesliga club Borussia Monchengladbach on a four-year contract deal, for a reported fee of €11 million.
On the international level, born in Cameroon, he represents the Switzerland national team. He has represented Switzerland at various age levels. He has represented Switzerland at U16, U20, U21, and the senior level. He made his senior international team debut for Switzerland on 31 March 2015. He has represented Switzerland at UEFA Euro 2016, the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and UEFA Euro 2020.
Early Life and Family
Breel Embolo was born on 14 February 1997. His birthplace is Yaounde, Cameroon. His birth name is Breel Donald Embolo. He was born to his father, Moise Kegni, and to his mother, Germaine Embolo. His parents separated when he was young, and when he was five his mother moved to France to attend school. Whilst there she met her future husband, a Swiss national, then the following year the family moved to Basel. About his sibling, he has a brother whose name has not been disclosed yet. He and his brother had their first taste of schooling in France. About his nationality, he holds Swiss nationality. He received Swiss citizenship on 12 December 2014. He belongs to the African ethnicity and his religion is Christianity. Likewise, as per his birthdate, his zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Breel Embolo’s Personal Life: Wife, Girlfriend and Kids
Looking at his personal life, Breel Embolo is not married. However, he is not single. Currently, he is in a relationship with his beautiful girlfriend Naomi who have been together since their teenage. He has not shared many details about his relationship status as he maintains his personal life private. Despite dating for so long they are still not married but we believe that a wedding is definitely on the way. The couple is blessed with two children: a daughter named Nailya and a son named Clay Enzo. At present, he has an intimate relationship with his love and children where they are living their life happily together.
Breel Embolo’s Net Worth
Breel Embolo earns from his professional career as a football player. He is a Cameroon-born Swiss professional football player who currently plays for Bundesliga club Borussia Monchengladbach. In June 2016, he signed for Bundesliga side Schalke 04 on a five-year deal, for a reported fee of €20 million-plus add-ons. In July 2019, he then signed for fellow Bundesliga club Borussia Monchengladbach on a four-year contract deal, for a reported fee of €11 million. As of 2022, the net worth of Breel Embolo is believed to be €7 million where he received £3 million as a yearly salary from his current club. In addition, his market value is around €15 million.
Breel Embolo’s Height
Breel Embolo stands at the height of 1.87m i.e. 6 feet and 2 inches tall. He has a bodyweight of 88kg. Moreover, he has an athletic body build. He has a well-maintained body but the measurements like biceps size, hip size, waist size, shoe size, etc. are missing at the moment. His eye color is dark brown and he has a buzz-cut like a side-faded hairstyle that is black in color. His sexual orientation is straight. Overall, he has got a healthy body with no tattoos on his body parts.
Breel Embolo Transfer History
- He began his career with Basel.
- In June 2016, he signed for Bundesliga side Schalke 04 on a five-year deal, for a reported fee of €20 million-plus add-ons.
- In July 2019, he then signed for fellow Bundesliga club Borussia Monchengladbach on a four-year contract deal, for a reported fee of €11 million.
Awards and Achievements
Honors
- Won the 2011-12, 2012-13 U16 Swiss Champion with Basel.
- Won the 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16 Swiss Super League with Basel.
Awards
- Won the 2013 FC Basel Young Player of the Year.
- Won the 2015 Swiss Footballer of the Year.
