Mike Bettinger

Mike Bradley Jefferson Bettinger is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Fratria and represents the Central African Republic on international level.

Career

Bettinger began his youth career at Metz, before moving to Belgium and joining Standard Liège. In 2022, he returned to France and joined Le Mans. In January 2025, after a trial, he joined Bulgarian Second League team Fratria. He scored his first league goal for the club on 12 May 2025 in a match against CSKA 1948 II.

International career

Born in France, Bettinger holds both French and Central African Republic citizenship, due to his CAR roots. In May 2025, he received his first call-up for the Central African Republic for the friendly matches against Mauritania and Sudan on 6 and 9 June. He made his international debut for the team in the match against Mauritania, coming as a substitute in the 74th minute.