Jean-Manuel Mbom


Jean-Manuel Mbom is a German professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Danish Superliga club Viborg. He has represented Germany internationally at various youth levels.

Career

Mbom made his professional debut for KFC Uerdingen in the 3. Liga on 21 July 2019, starting in the home match against Hallescher FC before being substituted out in the 55th minute for Dennis Daube, with the match finishing as a 1–0 win.
Mbom made his Bundesliga debut on the 2020–21 [SV Werder Bremen season|2020–21 season]'s second matchday on 26 September 2020, in a 3–1 win away to Schalke 04. He started the match and played on the right side of midfield.
On 24 August 2023, Mbom signed a three-year contract with Danish Superliga club Viborg.

Personal life

Mbom was born in Bovenden, Lower Saxony and is of Cameroonian descent. In 2021, he featured in , a documentary detailing the experiences of Black players in German professional football.

Honours

Individual