Albert Sambi Lokonga - Player Profile (2022 Updated)

October 10, 2022
Arsenal Players

This post will give you some of the most important information about Albert Sambi Lokonga, a left-back for Belgium's Under-21 team. He is Mikel Arteta's second acquisition of the summer after Portuguese left back Nuno Tavares. 

The arrival of Sambi Lokonga has tongues churning in the red region of North London, and some are currently tapping away on their phones. The Gunners are also closing in on Brighton's imposing English center-back Ben White.

Overview about Albert Sambi Lokonga 

Albert-Mboyo Sambi Lokonga, a Belgian professional football player who competes for both the Belgium national team and Premier League club Arsenal, was born on October 22, 1999. 

Albert Sambi Lokonga left Belgian club Anderlecht for Arsenal for £18 million. Sambi was raised in Verviers, a municipality in the Belgian Province of Liege, and was born in Belgium to Congolese parents.

Paul-Jose Mpoku, his older brother and another professional football player was previously signed by Tottenham Hotspur for the 2010–2011 season before departing to join Leyton Orient. He currently plays for Al Wahda in Abu Dhabi.

At the age of 11, Sambi Lokongo enrolled in the Anderlecht academy. He rose through the ranks before signing his first professional contract in 2017.

Sambi made 69 league appearances and scored three league goals in three seasons with the first team, a progression that caused Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to describe him as an intelligent player and fantastic addition to his club.

Albert Sambi Lokonga style of play 

For a man of his age, Sambi is a strong leader and is frequently observed shouting instructions to his teammates.

He has a shooting and has scored a couple of long-range goals for Anderlecht in cup games. His passing is excellent, and his technique is respectable, but he really shines when surrounded by midfielders who are more defensively inclined, such as Granit Xhaka and Thomas Party, who can help him reach his full potential.

He is intelligent and has a strong engine to get up and down the field, which will be helpful in the frequently demanding and energy-draining Premier League. He is also mobile and can play as either the number six or the number eight.

He is a ball-playing midfielder who will fit Arteta's style of play, and now that Martin Odegaard and Dani Ceballos have all returned to Madrid, there is space for the youngster to occupy and grow in the years to come.

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Albert Sambi Lokonga salary

The midfielder for Arsenal is paid nearly $3 million annually, according to Salary Sport. Since he signed with Arsenal in 2021, his salary has significantly increased. His projected annual income of £2,756,000 and weekly take-home pay of £53,000 in 2021.

During his tenure at Anderlecht, it was comparatively low. He made £1,820,000 in 2020 as opposed to £1,040,000 in 2019. Prior to that, earnings were substantially lower, hovering around £100,000 annually.

The Belgian midfielder Albert's estimated net worth is $1.5 million, according to sources. His net worth is the sum of all of his possessions, including his vehicles, money, and homes.

Albert plays football professionally, which is his main source of money. In Belgium, he lives alone and leads a respectable life. And occasionally enjoys showing off his vehicles and those of others on his Instagram.

The Relationship Status

Despite being one of Belgium's most well-known football players, midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga has remained very mum about his romantic life. He hasn't revealed if he has partners or not up until now.

Additionally, Albert has never been married or in an engagement. The athlete does not appear to be married or single at this time. He is just a young player, though, and his priority is his career over dating women.

Above is some information about Albert Sambi Lokonga. Lokonga has competed for Belgium in a number of national teams. In the World Cup qualifying match against Estonia, he participated. He had previously played for Belgium's Under 17, Under 19, and Under 21 squads. Follow us for more information of the Arsenal Football updates.

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