Zachary Athekame, born on the 13th of December 2004, hails from the verdant pastures of Switzerland. At the age of 20, this defender has already cultivated quite a reputation in association football, more specifically in the role of a right back for Young Boys Bern. Towering at 5 feet 10 inches (1.8m) tall and tipping the scales at a sturdy 11 stone 2 pounds (71kg), his physicality undoubtedly compliments his position on the pitch. Donning the symbolic number 24, Athekame is a present and potent force within his team's defensive line-up.
As of current, this Swiss defender has been estimated to have a market value of around £2.5m, a figure provided by Transfermarkt. Athekame's tenure with Young Boys Bern is cemented for the next three and a half years with his contract set to conclude on the 30th of June, 2028.
Athekame's professional journey in football commenced with Neuchatel Xamax FC in Switzerland. During his debut season of 2022-2023, the youthful Athekame made 12 first-team appearances, suggesting a promising start to his career. The following season of 2023-2024, Athekame escalated his performance by not only increasing his first-team appearances to 35, but also striking the ball into the net twice in the process.
For the current 2024-2025 season, Athekame has stridden onto the pitch 14 times for Young Boys Bern in Switzerland. He has also showcased his talent in major tournaments. In the Coupe de Suisse 2024-2025 season, Athekame was part of the starting line-up for Young Boys Bern in one match. In the Champions League 2024-2025, he marked his presence in three starting games and made three appearances as a substitute. Evidently, Athekame's career is displaying a promising upward trajectory.
