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Armel Bella-Kotchap
German footballer (born 2001) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Armel Bella-Kotchap (born 11 December 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie A club Hellas Verona, on loan from EFL Championship club Southampton. Born in France, he played for the Germany national team.[3]
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Club career
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VfL Bochum
In July 2018, Bella-Kotchap joined VfL Bochum professional team 2018–19 summer training camp.[4] In March 2019, Bella-Kotchap signed his first professional contract with VfL Bochum.[5] He made his professional debut for Bochum in the 2. Bundesliga on 28 April 2019, starting in the away match against Erzgebirge Aue.[6]
Southampton
On 21 June 2022, Bella-Kotchap joined Southampton on a four-year deal,[7] for a fee estimated at 10 million euros.[8] Having established himself as a regular starter at centre-back,[9] Bella-Kotchap dislocated his shoulder in a collision during the 1–1 draw with West Ham United on 16 October. As a result, he was expected to be out of action for several weeks.[10] He returned from injury on 6 November in a 4–1 home defeat against Newcastle United.[11] On 4 January 2023, Bella-Kotchap tweaked his knee during the first half of a 1–0 home defeat against Nottingham Forest and was expected to be injured for a matter of weeks.[12] Bella-Kotchap dislocated his shoulder again during a 3–3 draw with Tottenham Hotspur on 18 March 2023.[13]
PSV (loan)
On 1 September 2023, Bella-Kotchap joined Eredivisie side PSV on a season-long loan.[14] He made his professional debut for the club on 16 September 2023 in a 4–0 victory against NEC.[15] Four days later, Bella-Kotchap made his first Champions League appearance in a 4–0 defeat to Arsenal.[16] In October 2023, he suffered a shoulder injury and was expected to be sidelined until the end of year.[17]
Hellas Verona (loan)
On 27 August 2025, Bella-Kotchap joined Serie A side Hellas Verona on a season-long loan.[18]
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International career
Bella-Kotchap began his youth international career with the Germany under-18 team, making his debut on 15 November 2018 in a friendly match against Cyprus, which finished as a 1–0 win.[19]
On 15 September 2022, Bella-Kotchap was included in the German senior squad for the first time.[20] He made his debut as a late substitute on 26 September in a 3–3 draw with England.[21] In November 2022, he was selected in the German squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.[22]
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Personal life
Bella-Kotchap was born in Paris, France,[5] and is the son of former Cameroon international Cyrille Florent Bella.[23]
Career statistics
Club
- Appearances in UEFA Champions League
International
- As of match played 16 November 2022
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VfL Bochum
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