Fabrice Muamba

Quick Facts

Full Name	Fabrice Muamba
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Apr 6, 1988(1988-04-06)
Age	36
Birthplace	Kinshasa
Country	Democratic Republic of the Congo
Horoscope	Aries

Fabrice Muamba Biography

Fabrice Muamba is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on April 6, 1988 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Former midfielder with Bolton Wanderers from 2008 to 2012. Bolton Wanderers from 2008 to 2012.

He was instructed by He was coached by Arsene Wenger during his time with Arsenal, from 2005 to 2007. during his time at Arsenal from 2005 until 2007.

Muamba was born in Kinshasa, Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo). His father fled the country in 1994 because of his political views and arrived in the United Kingdom seeking asylum. In 1999, he was granted indefinite leave to remain, at which time he was joined by the rest of the family. They settled in east London, where Muamba attended Kelmscott School in Walthamstow. Despite having arrived in Britain aged 11, unable to speak English, he went on to achieve 10 GCSEs and A-levels in English, French and mathematics.

Muamba was associated with Arsenal’s youth system as a schoolboy from 2002, joining their Academy as a first-year scholar in August 2004. He signed his first professional contract in October 2005 and made his first team debut on 25 October in a League Cup tie against Sunderland, in front of a 47,000 crowd at the Stadium of Light. He made his second and final first team appearance for Arsenal in the next round, against Reading, where he contributed to a 3–0 victory.

He was married to his fiancée Shauna 7 months later, after the traumatic collapse. They also had one son named Joshua Jeremiah together.

Fabrice Muamba Net Worth

Fabrice Muamba is one of the richest Soccer Player from Democratic Republic of the Congo. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Fabrice Muamba 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started playing soccer in Arsenal’s youth academy in 2004 and made his debut for the team next year in the League Cup match.

In March of 2012 , he was unable to walk in the 41st min of a telecast FA Cup match; medical doctors examined the player for 78 minutes before the heart began to beat again.

Fabrice Ndala Muamba (born 6 April 1988) is an English retired professional footballer who played for Arsenal, Birmingham City and Bolton Wanderers as a central midfielder. Born in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo), Muamba moved to England at the age of 11 and subsequently played for England up to under-21 level.

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Who is Fabrice Muamba Dating?

According to our records, Fabrice Muamba married to Shauna Magunda. As of December 1, 2023, Fabrice Muamba’s is not dating anyone.

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On 11 May 2007 Muamba made his move to Birmingham City permanent, signing a three-year contract for a fee reported by the club of £4 million. He scored his first goal for the club, a close-range volley from a corner, on 12 March 2008 in a 4–2 defeat at Portsmouth. He made 37 appearances as Birmingham were relegated from the Premier League after one season back in the top tier.

Facts & Trivia

Fabrice Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Fabrice Muamba celebrates birthday on April 6 of every year.

Muamba scored on the opening day of the 2011–12 league season, in Bolton’s 4–0 away win against Queens Park Rangers. He then scored his first ever goal in the League Cup, against his old club Arsenal in a 2–1 defeat.

Top Facts about Fabrice Muamba

1. Fabrice Muamba played for Arsenal, Birmingham City, and Bolton Wanderers.
2. He suffered a cardiac arrest during a match in 2012.
3. Muamba’s heart stopped beating for 78 minutes.
4. He retired from football due to his health condition.
5. Muamba has since become an advocate for heart health awareness.
6. He was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Bolton.
7. Muamba published an autobiography titled “I’m Still Standing.”
8. He is of Congolese descent and grew up in London.
9. Muamba made 33 appearances for the England U-21 team.
10. His career highlights include reaching the League Cup final with Birmingham City in 2011 and playing in the Premier League with Bolton Wanderers.

How long did Fabrice Muamba heart stop for?

Bolton’s doctor later confirmed that the midfielder had received defibrillator shocks both on the pitch and in the ambulance, but that his heart had stopped for 78 minutes.

Who saved Fabrice Muamba?

Fabrice Muamba is being reunited with one of the doctors, Jonathan Tobin , who brought him back to life after he went into cardiac arrest, aged 23, playing in an FA Cup tie for Bolton Wanderers against Tottenham Hotspur in March 2012.

Why did Fabrice Muamba retire?

In March 2012, Muamba suffered a cardiac arrest during a televised FA Cup match between Bolton and Tottenham Hotspur, from which he recovered despite his heart having stopped for 78 minutes. Following medical advice , he announced his retirement from professional football in August 2012.

Does Fabrice Muamba have a defibrillator?

Former Premier League footballer who had a cardiac arrest on the pitch has launched a campaign to get more life-saving equipment into public places. Fabrice Muamba, then a Bolton Wanderers midfielder, collapsed while playing an FA cup tie in March 2012. His heart was restarted with a defibrillator.

How did Fabrice Muamba survive?

According to Bolton’s then club doctor Jonathan Tobin, Muamba was “in effect dead” during that time. But his life was saved thanks to quick thinking from both the Spurs and Bolton medical teams at pitch-side, aided by consultant cardiologist Andrew Deaner , who had been watching the game as a fan.