Ebewa-Yam Mimbala

Cédric Ebewa-Yam Mimbala (born 22 August 1986) is a Congolese professional footballer who played as a defender. He also holds German citizenship. In January 2006, he signed his first professional contract for K.F.C. Dessel Sport in the Belgian Second Division. After only six months in Belgium, he returned to Germany to sign for SpVgg Bayern Hof. For Hof, he played 19 games and scored one goal in the Oberliga Bayern. In July 2007, he signed for Fortuna Köln.

On 23 April 2009, he announced his transfer to FC Schalke 04 II. On 21 May 2010, he left the reserve team of FC Schalke 04 and signed with 3. Liga club Rot Weiss Ahlen.

International career Mimbala earned four caps for the DR Congo national team.

Position Mimbala plays primarily as a central defender, but has also been deployed as defensive midfielder or striker.

Personal life Mimbala who was born in Bonn, holds German passport, his parents immigrated from the DR Congo.