Personal Information
Full Name | Christian Kabasele |
Date of Birth | February 24, 1991 |
Nationality | Belgian, Congolese |
Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1 1⁄2 in) |
Role | Centre-back |
Christian Kabasele: A Brief Biography
Christian Kabasele is a Belgian footballer, born on February 24, 1991, he plays at Centre-Back position for Watford FC.
Background
Kabasele was born in the Democratic Republic Of Congo and began as a striker for AS Eupen and Mechelen and thereafter spent a year in Bulgaria with Ludogorets Razgrad. He shifted to KRC Genk in 2014.
Before appearing on the international front, Kabasele has played at Youth Clubs like RFC Chaudfontaine and AS Eupen.
Debut
Christian made his international debut on November 9, 2016.
He has played for Belgium U18 on April 8, 2009, Belgium U19 on September 5, 2009, Belgium U20 on March 31, 2010, and Belgium U21 on March 28, 2011.
Rise to glory
His team bagged the Bulgarian Champion in 2011 against PFK Ludogorets Razgrad. He scored three goals in just 18 appearances for Watford. He was a key player of KRC Genk and his significant performance - which helped his team enter the Quarter Finals, earned him a place in Belgium's Euro 2016 squad.
Club career
Christian has featured in Beker van Belgie Croky Cup for K.A.S Eupen in 2010 and 2013, and for KRC Genk in 2014 and 2015. In EFL Cup, he has played for Watford FC in 2016 and 2017, and has also played in FA Cup 2016, 2017 for Watford FC.