Saël Kumbedi

Saël Kumbedi Nseke (born 26 March 2005) is a French professional footballer who plays as a right-back for German club VfL Wolfsburg.

Club career A former youth academy player of Paris Saint-Germain and CC Taverny, Kumbedi joined Le Havre in 2019. He made his senior team debut for the club on 13 November 2021 in a 2–0 cup win against Vierzon.

Olympique Lyon On 31 August 2022, Kumbedi signed a three-year contract with Olympique Lyon until June 2025.

VfL Wolfsburg On 28 August 2025, Kumbedi moved to Bundesliga side VfL Wolfsburg on a one-year loan deal with an option to buy for €6 million. On 22 December, Wolfsburg triggered the purchase option, making Kumbedi a permanent signing.

International career Born in France, Kumbedi is of Congolese descent. He is a French youth international. In April 2022, he was named in France under-17 team squad for 2022 UEFA European Under-17 Championship. On 1 June 2022, he scored two goals in the final of the tournament in a 2–1 win against Netherlands.

Career statistics

France U17 UEFA European Under-17 Championship: 2022

France U19 UEFA European Under-19 Championship runner-up: 2024

France U20 Maurice Revello Tournament: 2025