Loïc Mbe Soh Explained

Loïc Mbe Soh
Birth Date:2001 6, df=yes
Birth Place:Nanga Eboko, Cameroon
Height:1.86 m[1]
Position:Centre-back
Youthyears1:2009–2012
Youthclubs1:JS Pontoisienne
Youthyears2:2012–2013
Youthclubs2:Courbevoie SF
Youthyears3:2013–2018
Youthclubs3:Paris Saint-Germain
Years1:2018–2019
Clubs1:Paris Saint-Germain B
Caps1:20
Goals1:0
Years2:2019–2020
Clubs2:Paris Saint-Germain
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Years3:2020–2024
Clubs3:Nottingham Forest
Caps3:9
Goals3:1
Years4:2023
Clubs4:Guingamp (loan)
Caps4:14
Goals4:1
Years5:2023–2024
Clubs5:Almere City (loan)
Caps5:20
Goals5:1
Nationalyears1:2016–2017
Nationalteam1:France U16
Nationalcaps1:9
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2017–2018
Nationalteam2:France U17
Nationalcaps2:9
Nationalgoals2:1
Nationalyears3:2018–2019
Nationalteam3:France U18
Nationalcaps3:10
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2019–2020
Nationalteam4:France U19
Nationalcaps4:6
Nationalgoals4:1
Club-Update:1 July 2024

Loïc Mbe Soh (born 13 June 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back. Born in Cameroon, he is a former youth international for France.

Club career

Paris Saint-Germain

An academy graduate of Paris Saint-Germain, Mbe Soh signed his first professional contract in July 2018, which tied him to the club until June 2021.[2] He made his Ligue 1 debut for PSG on 11 May 2019, in a match against Angers.[3] Mbe Soh made his only appearance of the 2019–20 season in a 2–0 league loss against Reims. He played as a right back, before being subbed off for Thomas Meunier in the 59th minute of the match.[4]

On 15 June 2020, Mbe Soh was nominated for the 2020 Golden Boy Award, being one of three PSG players in the 100-player shortlist.[5] On 17 July 2020, he scored a goal in a friendly match against Waasland-Beveren, which ended in a 7–0 victory for PSG.[6]

Nottingham Forest

On 11 September 2020, Mbe Soh signed for Nottingham Forest, the fee of the deal being undisclosed.[7] He made his debut on 25 September in a 1–0 defeat to Huddersfield Town.[8] He scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 defeat to Middlesbrough on 20 January 2021.[9]

On 23 January 2023, Mbe Soh joined Ligue 2 side Guingamp on loan for the remainder of the season.[10]

On 1 September 2023, Mbe Soh joined Eredivisie club Almere City on a season-long loan.[11]

On 5 June 2024, Forest announced he would be leaving in the summer when his contract expired.[12]

International career

Mbe Soh is a French youth international, and has captained the France U18 team on various occasions.[13]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Paris Saint-Germain B2017–18National 24040
2018–19National 2160160
Total200200
Paris Saint-Germain2018–19Ligue 12000000020
2019–20Ligue 11000000010
Total3000000030
Nottingham Forest2020–21Championship71100081
2021–22Championship2000000020
2022–23Premier League00102030
Total91202000131
Guingamp (loan)2022–23Ligue 21410014 1
Career total462202000502

Honours

Paris Saint-Germain

2018–19, 2019–20Nottingham Forest

2022[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Loïc Mbe Soh . Nottingham Forest F.C. . 2 August 2022.
  2. Web site: First professional contract. 5 May 2019.
  3. Web site: Ligue 1 : première titularisation pour Loïc Mbe Soh (PSG) face à Angers. L’équipe. French. 11 May 2019.
  4. Web site: PSG vs Reims: Teams. Sky Sports. 18 May 2020.
  5. Web site: 2020 Golden Boy Nominees Revealed – 14 Ligue 1 players. 16 June 2020. Get French Football News.
  6. Web site: The victory over Waasland-Beveren in numbers. 18 July 2020. Paris Saint-Germain.
  7. Web site: Nottingham Forest sign centre-back Loic Mbe Soh. 11 September 2020. www.newschain.uk. en.
  8. News: Huddersfield beat Forest for first win. en-GB. BBC Sport. 21 October 2020.
  9. Web site: Nottingham Forest 1-2 Middlesbrough . 20 January 2020. BBC. 21 January 2021 .
  10. Web site: Loïc Mbe Soh est guingampais. Antoine. Mindu. 23 January 2023. En Avant Guingamp.
  11. Web site: 2023-09-01 . Mbe Soh loaned to Almere City . 2023-09-01 . Nottingham Forest Football Club.
  12. Web site: Club . Nottingham Forest Football . 2024-06-05 . Forest confirm retained list . 2024-06-06 . Nottingham Forest Football Club.
  13. Web site: France U18 squad. 5 May 2019.
  14. Web site: Forest return to Premier League after 23-year wait. 30 May 2022. 29 May 2022. www.bbc.co.uk.