Billy Koumetio Explained

Billy Koumetio
Full Name:Billy Dawson Koumetio[1]
Birth Date:14 November 2002
Birth Place:Lyon, France
Height:1.95 m[2]
Position:Centre-back, left-back
Currentclub:Dundee
Clubnumber:20
Youthyears1:2008–2014
Youthclubs1:Vaulx-en-Velin
Youthyears2:2014–2018
Youthclubs2:Lyon
Youthyears3:2018
Youthclubs3:Orléans
Youthyears4:2018–2020
Youthclubs4:Liverpool
Years1:2020–2024
Clubs1:Liverpool
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2022–2023
Clubs2:Austria Wien (loan)
Caps2:5
Goals2:0
Years3:2022–2023
Clubs3:Austria Wien II (loan)
Caps3:4
Goals3:0
Years4:2023–2024
Clubs4:Dunkerque (loan)
Caps4:8
Goals4:0
Years5:2024
Clubs5:Blackburn Rovers (loan)
Caps5:0
Goals5:0
Years6:2024–
Clubs6:Dundee
Caps6:1
Goals6:0
Nationalyears1:2019
Nationalteam1:France U18
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:10 August 2024

Billy Dawson Koumetio (born 14 November 2002) is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or left-back for club Dundee.

Club career

Liverpool

Koumetio moved to Liverpool's Academy from French side US Orléans in November 2018.[3] Koumetio was originally on the books of his hometown club Olympique Lyonnais where he was predominantly a winger at first. His height led to coaching staff turning him into a centre-back when he was 14.[4] Koumetio signed his first professional contract with Liverpool in August 2020, when aged 17 and already 6inchesft3inchesin (ftin).[5]

He was a ball boy at Anfield for the 4–0 semi-final second leg victory over FC Barcelona in the 2018–19 UEFA Champions League in May 2019. In October 2019 he was named on the bench at the age of 16 for the Carabao Cup tie against Arsenal FC at Anfield.[6]

Koumetio featured for Liverpool during the pre-season of the 2020–21 football season in friendly matches in Austria against Red Bull Salzburg and VfB Stuttgart.[7] Koumetio made his first-ever appearance for the Reds’ first team on 9 December 2020 substituting in for Fabinho at the heart of defence in the UEFA Champions League against FC Midtjylland.[8] [9] [10] In doing so, he became the youngest player to feature for Liverpool in the Champions League, a record that was later broken by Stefan Bajcetic in 2022.[11]

Austria Wien (loan)

On 23 June 2022, Koumetio signed for Austrian Bundesliga side Austria Wien on a season-long loan.[12] He was recalled on 10 January 2023.[13]

Dunkerque (loan)

On 29 August 2023, Koumetio joined Ligue 2 side USL Dunkerque on a season-long loan.[14] He made his debut in a league fixture against Grenoble Foot 38 on 16 September, and was sent off after 52 minutes for two bookable offences.[15] He was recalled on 16 January 2024.[16]

Blackburn Rovers (loan)

On 1 February 2024, Koumetio joined Blackburn Rovers on loan until the end of the season.[17] He made his debut on 27 February as a substitute in an FA Cup match against Newcastle United.[18]

Dundee

On 9 August 2024, Koumetio left Liverpool and joined Scottish Premiership club Dundee on a two-year deal.[19] He made his debut from the bench the following day in a league victory at home to Heart of Midlothian.[20]

International career

Born in France, Koumetio is of Cameroonian descent.[21] He is a youth international for France at the Under-18 level.

Personal life

Billy Koumetio has a sister, Yzoire who signed for Liverpool Football Club Women’s Academy in September 2023.[22]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Liverpool U212019–201010
2020–211010
2021–222020
Total4040
Liverpool2020–21Premier League000000100010
2021–22Premier League000010000010
Total000010100020
Austria Wien (loan)2022–23Austrian Bundesliga503030110
Austria Wien II (loan)2022–232. Liga4040
Dunkerque (loan)2023–24Ligue 2801090
Blackburn Rovers (loan)2023–24EFL Championship001010
Dundee2024–25Scottish Premiership1000000010
Career total18050104040320

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023/24 Premier League squad lists . Premier League . 13 September 2023 . 14 September 2023.
  2. Web site: Billy Koumetio: Overview . Premier League . 4 September 2022.
  3. Web site: lfc_fixture_academy_player_profile. Liverpool FC.
  4. Web site: Liverpool career stats for Billy Koumetio - LFChistory - Stats galore for Liverpool FC!. 2020-12-09. www.lfchistory.net.
  5. Web site: 2020-08-18. Koumetio and 9 LFC youngsters to look out for in 2020/21. 2020-12-09. This Is Anfield. en-GB.
  6. Web site: Pearce. James. Liverpool's breakthrough star - Billy Koumetio. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114124020/https://theathletic.com/2031889/2020/09/03/liverpool-breakthrough-star-billy-koumetio/ . 2020-11-14 . 2020-12-09. The Athletic.
  7. Web site: Billy Koumetio needed just one pass to show why Jurgen Klopp is excited. 23 August 2020. Planet Football.
  8. Web site: 2020-09-07. Klopp reassures 'big talent' Koumetio after error in 1st LFC start. 2020-12-09. This Is Anfield. en-GB.
  9. Web site: Squires. Theo. 2020-09-06. Klopp sends Billy Koumetio message after 'difficult situations'. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200906155228/https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jurgen-klopp-billy-koumetio-liverpool-18886161 . 2020-09-06 . 2020-12-09. Liverpool Echo. en.
  10. News: Glendenning. Barry. 2020-12-09. FC Midtjylland v Liverpool: Champions League – live!. en-GB. The Guardian. 2020-12-09. 0261-3077.
  11. Web site: Stefan Bajcetic becomes Liverpool's youngest-ever Champions League player . This is Anfield . 14 September 2022.
  12. Web site: Billy Koumetio seals loan move to Austria Vienna . Liverpool FC . 23 June 2022.
  13. Web site: Billy Koumetio returns to Liverpool from Austria Vienna loan . Liverpool FC.
  14. Web site: Billy Koumetio joins USL Dunkerque on season-long loan. Liverpool FC. 30 August 2023.
  15. Web site: Liverpool defender in nightmare debut for new club – sent off in 52 minutes . This is Anfield . 19 September 2023 . 18 September 2023.
  16. Web site: Billy Koumetio returns to Liverpool from Ligue 2 loan spell - Liverpool FC . 2024-01-16 . www.liverpoolfc.com . en.
  17. Web site: Billy Koumetio joins Blackburn Rovers on loan . Liverpool FC . 2 February 2024 . 1 February 2024.
  18. Web site: Newcastle 1-1 Blackburn (27 Feb, 2024) Lineups - ESPN (UK) . 2024-08-09 . ESPN . en.
  19. Web site: 2024-08-09 . Koumetio joins the Dark Blues . 2024-08-09 . Dundee Football Club - Official Website . en-US.
  20. Web site: William Hill Premiership Results SPFL . 2024-08-10 . spfl.co.uk.
  21. Web site: Rédaction . La . Liverpool va faire signer pro la pépite Billy Koumetio . CamerounSports . 17 Jul 2020 . fr . 9 Dec 2020.
  22. Web site: Lusby. Jack. Liverpool defender's sister has now signed deal to join LFC Women. This Is Anfield. 26 Sep 2023.