Despite being pushed out of the first team, he scored his first goal of the season in a 4–1 win over Toulouse on 20 March 2010. After three years of training, he would join Rennes. This website stores cookies on your computer. Born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kembo Ekoko is a former youth international for France. Kembo Ekoko is eligible to play for DR Congo or France, since he received French citizenship in 2008, and was called up for the national's team U21 squad. Jirès Kembo Ekoko, né le 8 janvier 1988 à Kinshasa au Zaïre, est un footballeur franco-congolais évoluant au poste d'attaquant. [12] After Kembo Ekoko left Rennes for Al Ain, Antonetti said he was disappointed by his departure. Since his debut, he played very little on first team that season, which led him being linked with several clubs in the lower division, but the club rejected the bids.[3]. Wilfried MBappé, le père de Kylian, ... Jirès Kembo Ekoko se montrait très admiratif de son parcours. Kylian Mbappé is the half-brother of Jirès Kembo-Ekoko .. Kylian Mbappé. Due to his technical qualities, he was nicknamed "Kembinho" by his teammates. Né au Zaïre de l'époque en 1988 et fils d'un footballeur international, l'ancien attaquant du Stade Rennais a débarqué en France dès l'âge de six ans, à Bondy, où il a été élevé par Fayza et Wilfried Mbappé, qu'ils … Depuis un an, Jirès Kembo Ekoko est au chômage à la suite de la fin de son aventure du côté de Bursaspor (D1 turc). Both Kembo and Mbappe were in different generations of the AS Bondy youth team, who were coached by Mbappe’s dad and agent Wilfried. His performance led the federation of Congo to ask Kembo Ekoko to join the national team, in his father's footsteps, but he declined, insisting he should concentrate on his club career. France are now through to the World Cup quarter-finals against Uruguay on Friday after that 4-3 Last 16 win over Lionel Messi’s La Albiceleste, and Ekoko, 30, believes the speedy 19-year-old is just warming up. Ahead of the match, Lacombe would put Olivier Thomert, Romain Danzé and Moussa Sow in three-way attack and the club is without injured Jimmy Briand and with the club losing 2–1, Kembo Ekoko came on as a substitute in a late minute for Bruno Cheyrou. Pochází ze sportovní rodiny, jeho otec Wilfried Mbappé, student sportovní školy z Kamerunu, byl hráčem a trenérem místního klubu AS Bondy, matka Fayza, rozená Lamariová, pochází z Jižní Francie a hrála házenou. Malgré des atouts et la présence au club de son demi-frère, Jirès Kembo-Ekoko, l’affaire ne s’est jamais conclue. Découvrez ce diaporama et partagez-le à vos amis. His father is Kembo Uba Kembo, who played for DR Congo (formerly Zaire) national team in the 1974 FIFA World Cup. Both on your website and other media. That win relegated Dijon after one season. Despite links to Real Madrid, he joined PSG on loan last summer. As his contract was set to expire at the end of the 2009/10 season, Kembo Ekoko signed a new contract, keeping him until 2013. Register to read and get full access to gulfnews.com, By clicking below to sign up, you're agreeing to our In his fifth season, Kembo Ekoko managed to make a return to the first team after Gyan and Bangoura both left the club, and received Víctor Montaño. Both Kembo and Mbappe were in different generations of the AS Bondy youth team, who were coached by Mbappe’s dad and agent Wilfried. After the 2008/09 season, Lacombe would leave the club and was replaced by Frédéric Antonetti. The club would win 4–3 on penalties in the next round shootout to go through to the last sixteen of Coupe de France on 4 March 2009. He refuses to bow to pressure, always tries his best and takes part in the World Cup with great concentration and wants to do more. We are aware of how the club has encouraged young talent throughout history and given them the opportunity. Kembo started in 1997 before going to Clairefontaine and Rennes before joining Al Ain in 2012. “It’s a matter of pride, but each player must have his or her own style and try not to imitate another player,” he added of the inevitable comparisons that will now made between Mbappe and other greats. “I have lived an extraordinary day in Kazan,” Kembo told reporters. L’attaquant formé au @staderennais , âgé de 32 ans, est libre de tout contrat et passera une semaine avec l'effectif professionnel. PHOTOS - Mondial : Les familles des Bleus ont fait le déplacement en Russie Jirès Kembo Ekoko (born 8 January 1988) is a French-Congolese professional footballer who last played as a striker for Turkish club Bursaspor. 737 likes. Kylian Sanmi Mbappé Lottin is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Paris Saint coached by his father Wilfried call grows louder, IPL 2021: CSK trounce Rajasthan Royals by 45 runs, We can do with 11 Tripathis on the field: McCullum, European Super League: Everything you need to know, Syrian President Assad to run for re-election in May, UAE reports 1,931 new coronavirus cases, 2 deaths, Babar Azam in line rule both white ball ICC rankings, Iconic Kobe, Nike shoes are no more as contract ends, 12 Ramadan iftar meals to order at home in the UAE. Résultat, il prend son temps, négocie, et les enchères grimpent. Oui à 80 %. Sous les couleurs du Stade Rennais, il a inscrit 16 buts en 110 matchs de Ligue 1. Former Al Ain and Al Nasr striker believes Kylian would be a world beater. Libre de tout contrat, le buteur a été mis à l’essai cette semaine par le FC Sochaux, pensionnaire de Ligue 2. Dubai: Former Al Ain and Al Nasr striker Jires Kembo Ekoko, the adopted brother of France forward Kylian Mbappe, wasn’t surprised that his sibling scored twice against Argentina on Saturday. 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Rennes a essayé de faire signer Kylian Mbappé, quand il était adolescent. [10], In his sixth season, Kembo Ekoko came on as a substitute for Razak Boukari and after ten minutes, he scored the only goal in the game against French giant Marseille. In the end, Guingamp won their first title. Upon joining the club, Kembo Ekoko soon joined the youth team and made an impression. As a result he was linked with Reading F.C, although a bid was not accepted. Wilfried Mbappé et Jirès Kembo Ekoko sont à fond dans le premier match de l'équipe de France lors du Mondial 2018 “I’m not surprised. In his third season, Kembo Ekoko made 13 appearances and scored 3 goals, under Dréossi's successor Guy Lacombe. Jirès Kembo Ekoko à l'essai au FCSM ! Il s'en donne les moyens avec toujours cette même passion pour le foot. [citation needed], After one appearance for Rennes against Lyon, he joined Al Ain FC on a four-year deal.[13]. That win earned the club advancement to the Group Stage. By the end of May, he signed his first professional contract. All rights reserved. Quand tu as goûté au haut niveau, tu veux vite y revenir, constate Jirès Kembo-Ekoko. Il y a aussi son frère Jirès Kembo Ekoko, ancien joueur du Stade Rennais, qui a vécu chez la famille Mbappé, lors de son arrivée en France à l'âge de 6 ans. © Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2021. Le grand frère adoptif de Kylian Mbappé (Wilfried Mbappé est le tuteur légal de Kembo Ekoko) possède une solide expérience du haut niveau. [11] By early August, Antonetti announced Kembo Ekoko was close to sign a new deal. At the end of the season, he earned French citizenship, earning a French national team call-up. [6] Unlike the previous season, he barely received playing time at the club. Terms of Use Huit ans après son départ du Stade Rennais, Jirès Kembo Ekoko pourrait faire son retour sur les pelouses françaises. “Playing against Argentina is not easy at any time, but when he was up against Messi, he played without fear or hesitation, proving he could fight the stars and be among the best as I had predicted,” he was quoted in the Arabic media. Born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kembo Ekoko is a former youth international for France. In the next UEFA Cup match, Kembo Ekoko set up a goal for Bruno Cheyrou in a 1–1 draw against Brann. His performance suggested the club should give him more playing time,[4] but he began to grow impatient with being on the bench and wanted more playing time. Born in Kinshasa, Zaire, Kembo Ekoko moved to France when he was six years old and lived in Bondy, Île-de-France with his uncle and older sister. Kembo, who was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo but was sent aged six to study in France by his parents who placed him with the Mbappe family — who are of mixed Cameroonian and Algerian descent — said he hoped his brother wouldn’t now have to endure the “soap bubble” of transfer distractions. At age 9, Kembo Ekoko signed with the youth team AS Bondy in 1997. [2], In his first season, Kembo Ekoko made his debut, coming on for Jimmy Briand in the late minutes of a 2–1 loss against Lille. “Through playing with Monaco, he emerged on the bench. Ancien espoir du football français, l’attaquant de 32 ans veut relancer sa carrière. Kylian Mbappé Lottin (born 20 December 1998) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the France national team.Widely considered as one of the best players in the world, he is known for his dribbling, explosive speed, and clinical finishing.