Junior Sambia

Salomon Sambia (born 7 September 1996), commonly known as Junior Sambia, is a professional footballer. He plays predominantly as a right back, but can also play as a defensive midfielder or winger. Born in France, he represents the Central African Republic national team.

Career

Chamois Niortais Born in Lyon, Sambia joined the youth set-up at Niort from Mâcon in 2013. He went on to make five league appearances in total during the 2014–15 season. The option would eventually be exercised at the end of the 2017–18 season. In May 2022, his exit from Montpellier at the end of the 2021–22 season was confirmed.

Salernitana On 19 July 2022, Sambia signed a four-year contract with Salernitana in Italy.

On 30 August 2024, Sambia was loaned by Empoli.

On 11 July 2025, Sambia's contract was Salernitana was mutually terminated.

International career Born in France, Sambia is of Central African descent. He was called up to the Central African Republic national team for a set of friendlies in June 2026.

Personal life In April 2020, Sambia was hospitalised after becoming ill and unconscious and was treated in intensive care. He tested positive for COVID-19 and was placed into an artificial coma. However, he eventually recovered.

Career statistics

2017–18 Ligue 2

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5 0

2017–18 Ligue 1

2018–19 Ligue 1

2019–20 Ligue 1

2020–21 Ligue 1

2021–22 Ligue 1

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2017–18 National 3 1 0

1 0 2018–19 National 3 3 0

3 0 2019–20 National 2 3 1

3 1

7 1

7 1

2022–23 Serie A

2023–24 Serie A

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