Dylan Batubinsika

Buduka Dylan Batubinsika (born 15 February 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Liga I club FCSB. Born in France, he plays for the DR Congo national team.

Club career Batubinska played as a youngster for Paris Saint-Germain Academy. In 2014 he began playing for the club's reserve team, capping 52 times and scoring twice.

On 13 July 2017, Batubinsika joined Antwerp from the Belgian First Division A. During his 4-year spell with the club he capped 73 times and scored 3 goals, and won the 2019–20 Belgian Cup.

On 23 July 2021, he signed a four-year contract with Portuguese top-tier Primeira Liga club Famalicão.

On 31 August 2022, Batubinsika was loaned to Israeli top-tier Ligat Ha'Al club Maccabi Haifa for the rest of the 2022–23 season, with an option to make the signing permanent. On 3 September 2022 he made his debut for the club in a 2–1 victory over Hapoel Be'er Sheva.

On 21 July 2023, Ligue 2 side Saint-Étienne announced the signing of Batubinsika on a two-year deal, for an undisclosed fee.

On 26 January 2026, Batubinsika joined Super League Greece club AEL on a six-month contract.

International career Born in France, Batubinsika is of DR Congolese descent. He was called up to the DR Congo national team for 5. Matchday in Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in June 2023.

On 27 December 2023, he was selected from the list of 24 Congolese players selected by Sébastien Desabre to compete in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

On May 19, 2026, he was included in the 26-man squad selected by head coach Sébastien Desabre to represent the DR Congo at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Career statistics Club

International

Scores and results list DR Congo's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Batubinsika goal. + List of international goals scored by Dylan Batubinsika No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1 19 November 2024 Stade des Martyrs, Kinshasa, DR Congo 1–1 1–2 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification

Honours Antwerp Belgian Cup: 2019–20

Maccabi Haifa Israeli Premier League: 2022–23