_49.jpg) Kalimuendo warming up for Lens in 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 20 January 2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Suresnes, France | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team | Rennes | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2012 | FC Saint Cloud | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2020 | Paris Saint-Germain | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020–2022 | Paris Saint-Germain | 3 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020–2021 | → Lens (loan) | 28 | (7) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | → Lens (loan) | 32 | (12) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022– | Rennes | 80 | (26) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018 | France U16 | 3 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019 | France U17 | 12 | (9) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020– | France U21 | 32 | (9) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | France Olympic | 10 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 February 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19 November 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga (born 20 January 2002), known as Arnaud Kalimuendo, is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for Ligue 1 club Rennes.[3]
Club career
[edit]Paris Saint-Germain
[edit]Youth career and pro debut
[edit]Born in Suresnes, Kalimuendo joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) from FC Saint Cloud in July 2012. There he debuted with the under-19 squad in the UEFA Youth League, aged only 16, under the direction of Thiago Motta, becoming one of the leaders of the youth sides.[4] Kalimuendo signed his first professional contract with the club on 8 July 2019, a deal that was set to expire on 30 June 2022.[5] On 10 September 2020, Kalimuendo made his official debut for Paris Saint-Germain in a 1–0 loss against Lens.[6]
2020–21: First loan to Lens
[edit]On 5 October 2020, Kalimuendo signed a contract extension with Paris Saint-Germain until June 2024, and joined Lens on a season-long loan deal.[7] He made his debut in a 4–0 loss to rivals Lille on 18 October,[8] and scored his first goal in a 1–0 win against Dijon on 22 November.[9] His third goal for Lens came on 5 December in a 2–0 victory against Rennes. By scoring his third goal for the club, he became the first Lens player in 70 years to score in his first three games as a starter in Ligue 1.[10]
2021–22: Second loan to Lens
[edit]On 10 June 2021, it was made official by Lens that Kalimuendo would return to PSG following the end of his loan deal.[citation needed] His first appearance back at Paris Saint-Germain came in a 1–0 loss to Lille in the Trophée des Champions on 1 August 2021.[11] However, on transfer deadline day on 31 August, Kalimuendo returned to Lens on loan for the remainder of the season.[12] On 1 October, he scored his first two goals of the season in a 2–0 win over Reims. It was the first brace of his career.[13] Across his two loan spells at Lens, Kalimuendo scored 21 goals in 65 matches for the club.[14]
Rennes
[edit]On 11 August 2022, Kalimuendo joined Ligue 1 side Rennes.[3] he scored hatrick and assist one against Saint-Etienne on November 30, 2024
International career
[edit]Kalimuendo represents France at international level. He finished third with the U17 side at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil in 2019, scoring a hat-trick in the third-place play-off to beat the Netherlands by a score of 3–1.[15]
On 24 May 2021, Kalimuendo was called up for the Under-21 Euros by coach Sylvain Ripoll after Randal Kolo Muani was removed from the squad due to playing the Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs with Nantes.[16]
Personal life
[edit]Born in France, Kalimuendo is of Congolese descent.[17]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 8 February 2025[18]
| Club | Season | League | Coupe de France | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Paris Saint-Germain | 2020–21 | Ligue 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021–22 | Ligue 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2022–23 | Ligue 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Lens (loan) | 2020–21 | Ligue 1 | 28 | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 30 | 8 | ||
| 2021–22 | Ligue 1 | 32 | 12 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 35 | 13 | |||
| Total | 60 | 19 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 65 | 21 | ||||
| Rennes | 2022–23 | Ligue 1 | 30 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6[b] | 0 | — | 37 | 7 | |
| 2023–24 | Ligue 1 | 30 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 6[b] | 1 | — | 41 | 15 | ||
| 2024–25 | Ligue 1 | 20 | 9 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 21 | 10 | |||
| Total | 80 | 26 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 1 | — | 99 | 32 | |||
| Career total | 143 | 45 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 169 | 53 | ||
- ^ a b Appearance in Trophée des Champions
- ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Europa League
Honours
[edit]Paris Saint-Germain
France U17
- FIFA U-17 World Cup third place: 2019[15]
France U23
- Summer Olympics silver medal: 2024[21]
Individual
References
[edit]- ^ "FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019: List of Players: France" (PDF). FIFA. 31 October 2019. p. 9. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 December 2019.
- ^ "Arnaud Kalimuendo". Paris Saint-Germain F.C. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Arnaud Kalimuendo est Rouge et Noir !" (in French). Stade Rennais F.C. 11 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
- ^ Jaquin, Alexandre (9 September 2020). "PSG: qui est Arnaud Kalimuendo, l'attaquant de 18 ans qui va faire des débuts à Lens?" [PSG: who is Arnaud Kalimuendo, the 18 year old forward who will make his debuts at Lens?]. RMC Sport (in French). Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ "Arnaud Kalimuendo signs his first professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain". Paris Saint-Germain. 8 July 2019. Archived from the original on 16 December 2019.
- ^ "Composition du PSG : Kays Ruiz-Atil et Arnaud Kalimuendo titulaires contre Lens" [PSG starting eleven: Kays Ruiz-Atil and Arnaud Kalimuendo starters against Lens]. l'Equipe (in French). 10 September 2020. Archived from the original on 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ "Arnaud Kalimuendo prolonge son contrat avant d'être prêté au RC Lens" [Arnaud Kalimuendo extends his contract before being loaned to RC Lens]. Paris Saint-Germain (in French). 5 October 2020. Archived from the original on 6 October 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- ^ "Lille vs RC Lens (4-0) Oct 18, 2020 Match Stats". FootballCritic. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
- ^ "Dijon 0-1 Lens". AS. 22 November 2020. Archived from the original on 30 November 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
- ^ "ARNAUD KALIMUENDO, UNE PREMIÈRE DEPUIS 70 ANS" [ARNAUD KALIMUENDO, A FIRST SINCE 70 YEARS]. Actu Foot (in French). 8 December 2020. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
- ^ "Lille vs PSG (1-0) Aug 1, 2021 Lineups and Squads". FootballCritic. 1 August 2021. Archived from the original on 4 August 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- ^ "Arnaud Kalimuendo, un retour en lettres capitales !" (in French). RC Lens. 31 August 2021. Archived from the original on 31 August 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ Lenoir, Hugo (1 October 2021). "Ligue 1 : Lens confirme sa place 2e place grâce à un doublé de Kalimuendo" [Ligue 1: Lens confirms its place 2nd place thanks to a Kalimuendo brace]. Score.fr (in French). Archived from the original on 1 October 2021. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- ^ De Freitas, Guillaume (12 July 2022). "Quatre clubs à l'affût pour Arnaud Kalimuendo". Canal Supporters (in French). Retrieved 12 July 2022.
- ^ a b "France earn bronze with win over Netherlands". FIFA.com. 17 November 2019. Archived from the original on 17 November 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
- ^ "EdF (Espoirs) : avec Green, Disasi et Kalimuendo" [France team (U21): with Green, Disasi, and Kalimuendo]. Maxifoot (in French). 24 May 2021. Archived from the original on 24 May 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
- ^ "Arnaud Kalimuendo : Le Franco-Congolais veut s'imposer au PSG" [Arnaud Kalimuendo: The French-Congolese wants to impose himself at PSG]. Africa Top Sports (in French). 27 March 2020. Archived from the original on 27 March 2020. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ Arnaud Kalimuendo at Soccerway
- ^ Bosher, Luke; Whitehead, Jacob (23 April 2022). "PSG crowned Ligue 1 champions after draw against Lens". The Athletic. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ "A final, lots of goals and a trophy: a great start to the season!". Paris Saint-Germain F.C. 31 July 2022. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ^ Ronay, Barney (9 August 2024). "Camello's extra-time double clinches football gold for Spain against France". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ "Espoirs du PSG : Arnaud Kalimuendo Titi d'or 2020". France Bleu (in French). 8 March 2021. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
External links
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- Arnaud Kalimuendo Muinga at the French Football Federation (in French)
- Arnaud Kalimuendo Muinga at the French Football Federation (archived 2020-10-30) (in French)
- Arnaud Kalimuendo – French league stats at Ligue 1 – also available in French (archived)
- A. Kalimuendo-Muinga at Soccerway
- Arnaud Kalimuendo at WorldFootball.net
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