Jean Mambuku

Jean-Tryfose Mambuku (born 8 July 2008) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a defender for League 2 club Stade de Reims.

Early life Mambuku was born on 8 July 2008. Born in Turin, Italy, he started playing football at the age of eight.

Club career As a youth player, Mambuku joined the youth academy of French side FCF La Neuvillette-Jamin. Following his stint there, he joined the youth academy of French side Stade de Reims and was promoted to the club's reserve team ahead of the 2025–26 season.

International career Mambuku is an Italy youth international. During the autumn of 2025, he played for the Italy national under-17 football team at the 2025 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, and finished in third place at the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Style of play Mambuku plays as a defender. Italian magazine Sprint e Sport wrote in 2025 that he "his versatility allows him to cover both the right and left flank, a skill that makes him a key player in both phases of play. Gifted with above-average physical power and athletic ability , he is able to sustain a high tempo for the duration of the match. But it is not just his intensity that impresses: Mambuku plays with intelligence, demonstrating an astonishing positional sense".

Honours Italy U17 FIFA U-17 World Cup third place: 2025