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Willem Geubbels
French association football player (born 2001) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Willem Davnis Louis Didier Geubbels (born 16 August 2001) is a French professional footballer who plays as forward for Ligue 1 club Paris FC.[3]
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Club career
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Lyon
Geubbels started his playing career at Lyon's academy. He made his first team debut on 23 September 2017 in a 3–3 home draw against Dijon in Ligue 1. He entered the field after 84 minutes, replacing Lucas Tousart.[4] In doing so, Geubbels became the first player born in the 21st century to appear in Ligue 1, as well as the fifth youngest player ever to make a Ligue 1 debut at 16 years, one month and seven days old.[5][6][7] On 7 December, Geubbels came on for an injured Maxwel Cornet in the 45+1 minute of a 1–0 away loss to Atalanta in the Europa League.[8] In doing so, Geubbels once again became the first player born in the 21st century to appear in the UEFA Europa League as well as the youngest player ever to make a Europa League debut at 16 years and 113 days old.[9][10]
Monaco
On 19 June 2018, Geubbels signed with Monaco for €20 million.[11]
Loan to Nantes
On 31 August 2021, he joined Nantes on loan for the 2021–22 season with an option to buy.[12] He scored his first goal for the club on 2 January 2022 in the Coupe de France against Vitré.[13] Three weeks later, he scored again in a 4–2 league victory over Lorient.[14] At the end of the season, marked by ups and downs, he returned to Monaco. During his loan spell, Nantes managed to win the Coupe de France.[15]
St. Gallen
On 23 January 2023, Geubbels signed a 2½-year contract with St. Gallen in Switzerland.[16]
Paris FC
On 17 August 2025, Geubbels moved to Paris FC in Ligue 1, signing a five-year contract.[17]
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Personal life
Geubbels was born in France to a Dutch father, and a Central African mother.[18] His uncles, Amos Youga and Kelly Youga, are both footballers who represented the Central African Republic national team.[19]
Career statistics
- As of 31 May 2022[3]
Honours
Nantes
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