Claudy Mbuyi

Claudy Mbuyi Kabamba (born 3 June 1999) is a Congolese-born French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Austrian Bundesliga club Rapid Wien.

Early life Mbuyi was born on 3 June 1999. Born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, he is a native of the city.

Club career As a youth player, Mbuyi joined the youth academy of French side Laval and was promoted to the club's senior team in 2017, where he failed to make an appearance. In 2019, he signed for French Championnat National 2 (fourth tier) side Jura Sud.

Mbuyi signed with French Championnat National side Villefranche on July 20, 2022. Where he made forty-seven league appearances and scored seven goals. Following his stint there, he signed for Austrian 2. Liga side SKN St. Pölten in July 12, 2024, where he made twenty-four league appearances and scored twenty-one goals, finishing the season as the league's top scorer. Mbuyi joined Austrian Bundesliga club Rapid Wien on 15 June 2025 on a 3-year contract. On 28 August 2025, Mbuyi scored two goals against Győri ETO in the second leg of the UEFA Conference League qualification play-off, helping his team advance to the group stage.

Style of play Mbuyi plays as a forward and is right-footed. Speaking to French news website Foot Mercato in 2025, he said "I'm a deep-lying striker, I like to run and play with my back to goal. "All things considered, I like to take Victor Osimhen or Didier Drogba as examples. I try to draw on their qualities".

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