Scorer for the first time in Green, Dylan Batubinsika, dreams with Saint-Étienne of a rise in Ligue 1 football. Portrait of the Congolese international who looks back on Saint-Etienne’s success in Grenoble. A precious victory, acquired with pain (0-2).
Dylan Batubinsika is a rock at the heart of the Saint-Etienne defense. Born on February 15, 1996 in Cergy-Pontoise in France, Dylan Batubinsika is a Congolese international. Trained at Paris Saint-Germain, he will begin his professional career in Belgium, at Royal Antwerp FC, in 2017, before leaving for Portugal. He currently plays as a central defender at AS Saint-Étienne. With an imposing physique (1m88 for 80kg) and formidable solidity in aerial duels, he has established himself as an essential element of the Saint-Etienne defense which is fighting for promotion to the French first division.
Currently third in the standings, behind Angers and Auxerre, AS Saint-Etienne can still move up to Ligue 1 if it ends its season in a cannonball. And Dylan Batubinsika intends to make his contribution to the Saint-Etienne building. Yesterday he scored his first goal for the Greens in Isère, during Saint-Étienne’s 2-0 victory at Grenoble. Interview on the official website of ASSE, the club of the legendary Salif Keita. Batubinsika talks about his first goal and his pride in being in the best defense in the championship.
Eligible for the Democratic Republic of Congo thanks to his paternal origins, Dylan Batubinsika made his first selection in 2018. He notably participated in the last two Africa Cup of Nations, establishing himself as a member of the Congolese selection.
Style of play and qualities
Only 28 years old, Dylan Batubinsika still has plenty of room for improvement. His versatility, allowing him to play in both central defense and right back, is an additional asset for his future. His leadership and combativeness make him a true warrior on the ground, highly appreciated by the Green People.
