Nathan Bitumazala Explained

Nathan Bitumazala (born 10 December 2002) is a French professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Belgian Pro League club Eupen.

Career

A former youth academy player of Savigny-le-Temple, Bitumazala joined the Paris Saint-Germain Academy in 2015.^[1] He signed his first professional contract on 3 September 2020, tying him to the club until June 2023.^[2] On 14 July 2021, he made his first appearance for the senior team in a 4–0 friendly win over Le Mans.^[3] His competitive debut came on 11 September 2021, as he came on as a substitute in a 4–0 Ligue 1 win over Clermont.^[4]

On 17 August 2022, Bitumazala joined Eupen on a four-year deal until June 2026.^[5]

Personal life

Born in France, Bitumazala is of DR Congolese descent.^[1]

Career statistics

Club	Season	League			Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Paris Saint-Germain	2021–22	Ligue 1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
Paris Saint-Germain B	2021–22	National 3	9	1	—		—		—		9	1
Eupen	2022–23	First Division A	0	0	0	0	—		0	0	0	0
Career total			10	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	10	1

Honours

Paris Saint-Germain

• Ligue 1: 2021–22^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 10 September 2020. Bitumazala passe pro au PSG. Bitumazala goes pro at PSG. 31 July 2021. Leopardsfoot. fr.
2. Web site: 3 September 2020. Nathan Bitumazala signs his first professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain. 31 July 2021. Paris Saint-Germain F.C..
3. Web site: PSG vs. Le Mans. 31 July 2021. Soccerway.
4. Web site: 11 September 2021. Première pour Donnarumma, Nuno Mendes et Bitumazala. First for Donnarumma, Nuno Mendes and Bitumazala. 11 September 2021. Paris Saint-Germain F.C.. fr.
5. Web site: 17 August 2022 . Nathan Bitumazala from PSG to KAS Eupen . 17 August 2022 . K.A.S. Eupen.
6. Web site: Bosher . Luke . Whitehead . Jacob . 23 April 2022 . PSG crowned Ligue 1 champions after draw against Lens . 23 April 2022 . The Athletic . en.