1. Early Life and Background
Samuel Moutoussamy's early life was marked by a diverse cultural background and a strong foundation in youth football, setting the stage for his professional career.
1.1. Birth and Family Background
Samuel Moutoussamy was born in Paris, France, on 12 August 1996. His family background is notably multicultural: his mother is from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and his father is Indo-Guadeloupean of Tamil origin. This heritage connects him to France, the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, and Central Africa.
1.2. Youth Career
Moutoussamy began his football journey at a young age, developing his skills through various youth clubs and academies in France. His youth career progression includes:
- 2003-2010: Mudon
- 2010-2011: AC Boulogne-Billancourt (ACBB)
- 2011: Montrouge
- 2011-2016: Lyon
- 2016-2017: FC Nantes (youth)
He stands at 69 in (176 cm) and weighs 159 lb (72 kg).
2. Club Career
Samuel Moutoussamy's professional club career has seen him play for several teams across France, the Netherlands, and Turkey, accumulating significant experience and achievements.
2.1. FC Nantes
Moutoussamy's professional debut for FC Nantes occurred in a Ligue 1 match on 12 August 2017, which resulted in a 1-0 loss against Olympique de Marseille. He remained a key player for Nantes for several seasons. On 29 January 2023, he marked a significant milestone by playing his 100th game in Ligue 1 for the club during a 0-0 draw against Clermont Foot. This achievement was publicly recognized and celebrated by FC Nantes three days later. During his tenure at Nantes, he made a total of 144 appearances, scoring 3 goals, and was part of the squad that secured the 2021-22 Coupe de France title.
2.2. Fortuna Sittard (loan)
On 6 October 2020, Moutoussamy moved to Fortuna Sittard in the Dutch Eredivisie on a season-long loan. During his temporary spell with the Dutch club, he made 14 appearances without scoring a goal, before returning to Nantes for the subsequent season.
2.3. Sivasspor
In 2024, Samuel Moutoussamy transferred to Sivasspor, a club competing in the Süper Lig, the top tier of Turkish football. As of 2 September 2024, he has made 2 appearances for the club and continues his professional career in Turkey.
3. International Career
Samuel Moutoussamy represents the DR Congo national football team at the international level. He made his debut for the national team on 10 October 2019, in a 1-1 friendly match against Algeria. He has since earned 32 caps for his country, contributing to the team's international endeavors. On 27 December 2023, he was among the 24 Congolese players selected by coach Sébastien Desabre to participate in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, a major tournament for African national teams.
4. Honours
Nantes
- Coupe de France: 2021-22