Brian Bayeye

Brian Jephte Bayeye Kifutu is a professional footballer who played as a right back or right wing-back for club Villefranche. Born in France, he plays for the DR Congo national team.

Club career

Bayeye started his career with French fifth tier side Troyes B. In 2019, he signed for Catanzaro in the Italian third tier. In 2022, Bayeye signed for Italian Serie A club Torino. On 6 August 2022, he debuted for Torino during a 3–0 cup win over Palermo.
On 31 August 2023, Bayeye joined Ascoli on loan with an option to buy.
On 7 February 2025, Bayeye was loaned to Radnički Niš in Serbia.

International career

Bayeye was born in Paris to a DR Congolese family. On 2 October 2023, he was called up to the DR Congo national team for a set of friendlies.
On 27 December 2023, he was selected from the list of 24 Congolese players selected by Sébastien Desabre to compete in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.