Castella Lukeba, born on the 17th of December, 2002, now 21 years of age, is a football player known for his commanding presence as a central defender at RB Leipzig. Hailing from the romantic shores of France, Lukeba clocks an imposing height of 6 feet (1.84m) and tilts the scales at 11 stone 6 pounds (73kg). His proficiency on the field is noticeable as he dons the jersey bearing the number 23. Adding another feather to his cap, Lukeba has also bolstered the defence lines of the French national team.
In July 2018, Lukeba sunk his boots into the lush green turf as a trainee, joining the ranks of Olympique Lyonnais, more widely known as Lyon, in France's professional top-tier league, Ligue 1. Proving his mettle and proficiency in his debut season (2021 - 2022) at Lyon, the stalwart defender made 24 first team appearances and scribed his name twice on the goal tally sheet in league matches. The ripples of his impact did not subside as he made even more waves in the subsequent season. In the season 2022 - 2023, Lukeba ramped up his game, making a notable 34 first team appearances, and replicating his previous season's exploits by putting two more league match goals to his name.
In August 2023, the French defender was inexorably drawn to Germany's Bundesliga, as he made a high-profile move from Lyon to RB Leipzig, with a hefty price tag of around £26m. Holding steadfast in his new footballing locale, Lukeba unraveled a consistent performance maintaining his robust presence in the season 2023 - 2024 at RB Leipzig, with 32 first team appearances and etching his name once more in the goal tally in the league matches. His current season (2024 - 2025) remains promising, having already made seven league match appearances for RB Leipzig.
Lukeba's influence extends to grander venues as well. The 2023-2024 Champions League saw him root the RB Leipzig team in seven starts. His talents also shone on the global stage as he made six appearances at the 2024 Olympics representing France. Upping his international pedigree, Lukeba continued to represent RB Leipzig in the Champions League 2024-2025, having already made three starts.
