Griedge Mbock Bathy

Griedge Yinda Colette Mbock Bathy Nka (born 26 February 1995) is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Première Ligue club Paris Saint-Germain and the France national team.

Club career Mbock Bathy was born in Brest to a family of Cameroonian and Malagasy descent. A strong centre-back, she joined Stade Briochin in 2010, which merged with En Avant de Guingamp in 2011. After four seasons with Guingamp, she moved to Lyon on a four-year deal. Lyon paid 100,000 euros for her, making her the most expensive transfer in the history of the Première Ligue. In June 2024, Mbock Bathy left Lyon after nine years, winning over twenty trophies, playing 193 times and scoring 36 goals.

On 3 July 2024, Mbock Bathy joined Paris Saint-Germain on a three-year contract until June 2027.

International career With the French under-17 team, Mbock Bathy played in the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Azerbaijan. She was named FIFA's Player of the Tournament after France won a penalty shootout in the final over North Korea, marking the occasion with a memorable dance routine.

At the 2013 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship, Mbock Bathy was suspended for the final after being sent off in the semi-final. In the final France beat England 2–0 after extra time.

On 23 November 2013, Mbock Bathy made her senior France debut in a 10–0 win over Bulgaria. She scored her first international goals against South Africa on 22 January 2017, scoring in the 9th and 34th minute.

Mbock Bathy was called up to the final 23–player France squad for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Mbock Bathy was called up to the France squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

On 30 May 2017, Mbock Bathy was named in the France squad for the UEFA Women's Euro 2017.

On 2 May 2019, Mbock Bathy was named in the France squad for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Mbock Bathy was called up to the France squad for the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 in May 2022. During the Euros, she scored against Belgium on 14 July 2022, scoring in the 41st minute.

Mbock Bathy was called up to the France squad for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Personal life Mbock's brother, Hiang'a Mbock, is also a professional footballer.

Career statistics International

Scores and results list France's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Mbock Bathy goal.

Honours Lyon Division 1 Féminine: 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019–20 Coupe/Challenge de France: 2015–16, 2016–17, 2018–19, 2019–20 UEFA Women's Champions League: 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2021–22 Trophée des Championnes: 2019

France SheBelieves Cup: 2017

France U17 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: 2012

Individual FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Golden Ball winner: 2012 UNFP Division 1 Féminine Young Player of the Year: 2015–16 UNFP Première Ligue team of the year: 2023–24