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Armel Bella-Kotchap (born 11 December 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Southampton . Born in France, he plays for the Germany national team .
Club career
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VfL Bochum
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In July 2018, Bella-Kotchap joined VfL Bochum professional team 2018–19 summer training camp.[4] In March 2019, Bella-Kotchap signed his first professional contract with VfL Bochum.[5] He made his professional debut for Bochum in the 2. Bundesliga on 28 April 2019, starting in the away match against Erzgebirge Aue .[6]
Southampton
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On 21 June 2022, Bella-Kotchap joined Southampton on a four-year deal.[7] [8] Having established himself as a regular starter at centre-back,[9] Bella-Kotchap dislocated his shoulder in a collision during the 1–1 draw with West Ham United on 16 October. As a result, he was expected to be out of action for several weeks.[10] He returned from injury on 6 November in a 1–4 defeat against Newcastle United .[11] On 4 January 2023, Bella-Kotchap tweaked his knee during the first half of a 0–1 defeat against Nottingham Forest and was expected to be injured for a matter of weeks.[12] Bella-Kotchap dislocated his shoulder again during a 3–3 draw with Tottenham Hotspur .[13]
PSV (loan)
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On 1 September 2023, Bella-Kotchap joined Eredivisie side PSV on a season-long loan.[14] He made his professional debut for the club on 16 September 2023 in a 4–0 victory against NEC .[15] Four days later, Bella-Kotchap made his first Champions League appearance in a 4–0 defeat to Arsenal .[16] In October 2023, he suffered a shoulder injury and was expected to be sidelined until the end of year.[17]
International career
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Bella-Kotchap began his youth international career with the Germany under-18 team , making his debut on 15 November 2018 in a friendly match against Cyprus , which finished as a 1–0 win.[18]
On 15 September 2022, Bella-Kotchap was included in the German senior squad for the first time.[19] He made his debut as a late substitute on 26 September in a 3–3 draw with England .[20] In November 2022, he was selected in the German squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.[21]
Personal life
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Bella-Kotchap was born in Paris, France,[5] and is the son of former Cameroon international Cyrille Florent Bella .[22]
Career statistics
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Club
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As of match played 8 March 2024 [23]
International
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As of match played 16 November 2022
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team
Year
Apps
Goals
Germany
2022
2
0
Total
2
0
Honours
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VfL Bochum
PSV
References
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^ "Tag 5 in Weiler: Neue Gesichter" (in German). VfL Bochum . 10 July 2018. Archived from the original on 28 April 2019. Retrieved 28 April 2019 .
^ a b "Profiverträge für Talentwerk-Trio" [Professional contracts for Talentwerk trio] (in German). Bochum : VfL Bochum . 3 March 2019. Archived from the original on 28 April 2019. Retrieved 28 April 2019 .
^ "Erzgebirge Aue – VfL Bochum -:- (2. Bundesliga 2018/2019, 31. Round)" . worldfootball.net . HEIM:SPIEL. 28 April 2019. Retrieved 28 April 2019 .
^ "Bella-Kotchap becomes a Saint" . Southampton FC . 21 June 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2022 .
^ "Armel Bella-Kotchap: Southampton sign defender from Bundesliga club Bochum" . BBC Sport. 21 June 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2022 .
^ a b "Games played by Armel Bella-Kotchap in 2022/2023" . Soccerbase . Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 October 2022 .
^ "Bella-Kotchap injury 'definitely a loss for us' " . BBC Sport. 18 October 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022 .
^ Jurejko, Jonathan (6 November 2022). "Southampton 1–4 Newcastle United" . BBC Sport . Retrieved 28 April 2023 .
^ House, Alfie (7 January 2023). "Bella-Kotchap injury severity confirmed + reason for Armstrong absence" . Southern Daily Echo . Retrieved 28 April 2023 .
^ House, Alfie (19 March 2023). "Bella-Kotchap waiting on specialist to learn extent of shoulder injury" . Southern Daily Echo . Retrieved 28 April 2023 .
^ "Bella-Kotchap joins PSV on loan" . Southampton FC . 1 September 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023 .
^ "PSV 4–0 NEC" . ESPN . 16 September 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023 .
^ Unwin, Will (20 September 2023). "Arsenal 4–0 PSV" . The Guardian . Retrieved 12 October 2023 .
^ Rees-Julian, George (30 October 2023). "Southampton's Bella-Kotchap reportedly out for the rest of the year" . Southern Daily Echo . Retrieved 26 March 2024 .
^ "Cyprus – Germany 0:1 (U18 Friendlies 2018, November)" . worldfootball.net . HEIM:SPIEL. 15 November 2018. Retrieved 28 April 2019 .
^ "Southampton's Armel Bella-Kotchap earns first Germany call-up | Daily Echo" . www.dailyecho.co.uk . 15 September 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022 .
^ "Bella-Kotchap makes international bow" . Southampton F.C. 26 September 2022. Retrieved 27 September 2022 .
^ "Flick beruft Moukoko, Füllkrug und Götze in WM-Kader" (in German). German Football Association . 10 November 2022. Retrieved 10 November 2022 .
^ "Tag 5 in Weiler: Neue Gesichter" [Day 5 in Weiler: New faces] (in German). Weiler-Simmerberg : VfL Bochum . 10 July 2018. Archived from the original on 28 April 2019. Retrieved 28 April 2019 .
^ "Germany - A. Bella-Kotchap - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway" . soccerway.com. Retrieved 2 September 2023 .
^ "Games played by Armel Bella-Kotchap in 2023/2024" . Soccerbase . Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 August 2023 .
External links
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R e t r i e v e d f r o m " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Armel_Bella-Kotchap&oldid=1235422908 "
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