Eliezer Mayenda... who is the forward with four nationalities?

Africa 16 May 2025 at 10:22

Imed Ben Amara

News Editor

The young striker Eliezer Mayenda Dossou has made a name for himself with his club Sunderland during the 2024-2025 season.

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At just 19 years old, the Zaragoza-born player netted 9 goals and delivered 5 assists in 40 appearances across all competitions.

What sets him apart is his possession of four nationalities: Spanish, French, Congolese, and Togolese.

Here are four things you should know about Eliezer Mayenda Dossou.

• Born in Spain to a Congolese father and a Togolese mother, he moved to France at a very young age.
• Having represented Spain at youth level, he remains eligible to play for the "Éperviers" (Togo), "Les Bleus" (France), and the "Leopards" (DR Congo).
• Trained in France at CD Ebro, Breuillet FC (2013-2016), CS Brétigny (2016-2019), and Sochaux (2019-2023), he was signed by Sunderland in 2023 for a fee of 800,000 euros.
• He has featured in 48 matches for the Black Cats, tallying 9 goals and 5 assists.
• According to the specialist website Transfermarkt, his market value is estimated at 4 million euros.