Samuel Umtiti

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Samuel Umtiti born?November 14, 1993
2. Where was Samuel Umtiti born?Yaoundé, Cameroon
3. What was Samuel Umtiti's job?Centre-back
4. What is the international accolade?Winner of the 2018 FIFA World Cup with the France national team
5. What position does Samuel Umtiti play?Samuel Umtiti is a centre‑back, which means he plays as a defender in the middle of the back line.
6. How did Samuel Umtiti help France win the World Cup?In the 2018 World Cup semi‑final, he scored a powerful header to beat Belgium 1‑0, sending France to the final.

Centre-back: A central defender in a football formation, primarily responsible for preventing opposition attacks and marking opposing forwards.
Coupe de France: The premier knockout cup competition in French men's professional football.
Trophée des Champions: The annual French super cup match contested by the winners of Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France.
La Liga: The premier professional football division of the Spanish football league system.