Hiannick Kamba (born 30 July 1986) is a German former footballer who last played as a defender for VfB Hüls.
Early life
editKamba was born to Congolese parents who fled the country and settled in Essen, Germany.[1] He often faced racial prejudice growing up.[2]
Playing career
editAs a youth player, Kamba joined the youth academy of German Bundesliga side Schalke, helping the club win the 2005 DFB-Pokal der Junioren.[3] As a senior, he played for Schalke II, Germania Gladbeck, and Hüls.
Post-playing career
editKamba worked as a chemical technician.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Hiannick Kamba: Aus dem Kongo zu Manuel Neuer". fussball.de.
- ^ a b "Die irre Geschichte von Hiannick Kamba". spox.com.
- ^ "Hiannick Kamba - Reviersport article".
External links
edit- Hiannick Kamba at WorldFootball.net