Celebrity Biographies
Samuel Umtiti Biography
| Date of Birth: | 1993, November 14 |
|---|---|
| Years: | 27 years old |
| Nation of birth: | Cameroon |
| Height: | 6 feet |
| Name | samuel umtiti |
| birth name | Samuel Yves Umtiti |
| Nationality | Cameroonian and French |
| Place of birth / city | Yaound, Cameroon |
| ethnicity | mixed ethnicity |
| Profession | Player |
| Salary | 75,000 (,874.12 |
Bold defender Samuel Umtiti is primarily known for his fantastic defensive skills, passing range and vision on the pitch. The footballer takes risks, throws the ball between the lines and rarely chooses the wrong option. Umtiti currently plays for the most prominent Spanish club Barcelona and for the France team as a centre-back. For the club, he made 50 total appearances and scored 2 goals. Having represented his country at the Under-17 to Under-21 levels, he scored his first goal for France in a 3-2 win over England. The fantastic defender will be seen in action at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Early life and childhood of Samuel Umtiti
Samuel Umtiti was born to Annie Ngo Uno , in Yaoundé, Cameroon, on November 14, 1993. He is of various nationalities, including Cameroonian and French, and his ethnicity is mixed. He has a brother named Yannick Umtiti .
The footballer began his youth career by joining local club Menival at the tender age of 6 and spent his early youth with the club. He later began practicing at Lyon youth before being included in a Lyon senior squad on 16 August 2011, coming on as a substitute in a 3–1 win over Rubin Kazan .
Umtiti played regularly during the 2012-13 season, recording his first career goal for the club on 12 January 2013, against Troyes in a 2-1 away win. For his brilliant performance, Lyon fans also named him Player of the Season.
Samuel Umtiti’s professional career
club career
Samuel Umtiti made his move to Spanish giants Barcelona for a fee of €25 million ($29,298,200.00), on June 30, 2016. His first goal for the club came on March 4, 2017 when they defeated Celta de Vigo by 5-0. During the UEFA Champions League, he showed his potential and played a vital role in recovering from a 4-0 first leg deficit and a historic 6-1 victory, which also turned into one of his team’s biggest comebacks in the history of the UEFA Champions League.
Umtiti scored his first international goal for his nation in an eventual 3-2 win over England, on June 13, 2017. Announced on May 17, 2018, the footballer is also included in France’s 23 player squad for the Cup FIFA World Cup 2018.
Samuel Umtiti net worth and salary
However, through his endorsements with various renowned companies and salary from the club, Samuel Umtiti has raised a huge amount of money, which is still under review, but according to several reliable sources, the footballer’s net worth is believed to exceed the $3 million. The estimated weekly salary of him is £75,000 ($99,874.12).
Umtiti’s current market value is 60 million euros ($69,982,500). He also owns a Bently worth around $180,195.
The personal life of Samuel Umtiti
Samuel Umtiti is not yet married and he is not officially dating anyone at the moment. It is rumored that he is dating a girl named Alexandra Dualauroy . But there is no confirmation about their relationship.
Umtiti has a considerable number of followers on social networks, especially on Instagram, more than 3.5 million followers. He is also an avid animal lover who has a cub named Osito.