| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Christian Saile Basomboli | ||
| Date of birth | 30 November 1999 | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Kaizer Chiefs | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Saint-Éloi Lupopo | |||
| –2023 | Nchanga Rangers | ||
| 2023– | Kaizer Chiefs | 26 | (9) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:50, 26 November 2023 (UTC) | |||
Christian Saile Basomboli (born 30 November 1999) is a Congolese professional footballer who plays as a forward for South African Premier Division side Kaizer Chiefs.
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Career
Having previously played for Saint-Éloi Lupopo in DR Congo,[1] Saile played for Nchanga Rangers in the Zambia National Division One during the 2021–22 season, scoring 19 goals as the club were promoted to the Zambia Super League.[2] Having scored 8 goals in as many games at the start of the 2022–23 season, he joined South African Premier Division side Kaizer Chiefs on trial in December 2022.[3] He signed for Chiefs on a three-and-a-half year deal the following month,[1] and provided an assist for Ashley Du Preez in his debut for the club after coming on as a substitute in their 2–0 win over Royal AM on 29 January.[4] He scored his first goal on his full debut for the club in a 2–0 Nedbank Cup win over Maritzburg United.[5] He also scored twice in 13 appearances during the 2022–23 South African Premier Division.[6]
Style of play
Saile is a left-footed striker, who is also comfortable playing as a winger, on both the left and right wings.[3]
References
- ^ a b Ndebele, Sihle (19 January 2023). "Chiefs sign Congolese striker to boost attack". The Sowetan. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ Ndebele, Sihle (23 January 2023). "Chiefs hope new striker Saile hits ground running". The Sowetan. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ a b World, Sunday (18 December 2022). "Congolese striker on trial at Naturena". Sunday World.
- ^ Gibbs, Herman (30 January 2023). "Firebrand Christian Saile is one of several players that fuelled rejuvenated Kaizer Chiefs". Independent Online. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ Hadebe, Sazi (12 February 2023). "Chiefs coach Zwane happy strikers Saile and Du Preez scored in cup win". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ "C. Saile: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
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