Moussa Dembele, born on the 12th of July in 1996 in France, is a forward who primarily plays as a striker for Al-Ettifaq. Standing at 6ft (1.83m) tall, and weighing in at 12st 6lb (79kg), Dembele utilises his physicality to impose himself in matches.
Dembele began his senior career in July 2012 with Premier League side Fulham. He made his league debut in the 2013-2014 season where he was rewarded with two first team appearances. His game time increased in the following season as he made 11 first team appearances, but it was in the 2015-2016 season where Dembele truly shone at Fulham, making 43 appearances and finding the back of the net 15 times.
In July 2016, Dembele transferred to Celtic in Scotland for a fee of around £500k. His time at Celtic was markedly fruitful, he quickly became a key player for the Bhoys. In the 2016-2017 season, Dembele made his mark, making 29 appearances and scoring a substantial 17 goals. The following season, the Frenchman made 25 appearances and logged nine goals. His final season at Celtic in 2017-2018 was shorter, making a singular appearance before his move.
In August 2018, Dembele made a huge move to Ligue 1 side Lyon for an impressive fee around £20m. His career at Lyon echoed his previous form, with Dembele racking up significant numbers in front of goal.
Unexpectedly, in January 2021, Dembele was loaned out to LaLiga side Atletico Madrid where he made a modest five appearances. After returning from Atletico Madrid in June 2021, Dembele resumed his successful goal scoring trend at Lyon.
As per Transfermarkt (source), Dembele then made the perhaps surprising move to Al-Ettifaq in the Professional League in Saudi Arabia in July 2023. He continued to maintain his consistency in front of goal with 19 appearances and seven goals in the current 2024-2025 season.
In conclusion, Moussa Dembele's career has been marked with consistent goal scoring wherever he has played, especially noteworthy during his time with Celtic and Lyon. His recent move to Al-Ettifaq demonstrates his global appeal and scoring abilities across various leagues.
