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Anthony Tite Emmanuel Musaba[1] (born 6 December 2000) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a winger for Süper Lig club Fenerbahçe.

Key Information

Career

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NEC Nijmegen

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In early April 2019, after making the first-team squad during the season, Musaba was one of four trainees to sign a new contract with NEC Nijmegen.[4] In the same month, he made his professional debut in an Eerste Divisie match against FC Volendam.[2]

He scored 7 goals and made 5 assists in 25 Eerste Divisie appearances in the 2019–20 season,[5] which was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic and which was his first full season.

Monaco

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In June 2020, Ligue 1 club Monaco announced the signing of Musaba on a five-year contract.[5][6] The transfer fee paid to NEC Nijmegen was reported as €2 to 2.5 million.[7]

On 3 August 2021, he made his debut as a late substitute in a UEFA Champions League qualifying third round first match against Sparta Prague, in 2–0 away win.[8]

Loan years

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On 24 August 2020, he was loaned to Cercle Brugge until the end of 2020–21 season.[9] On 29 August 2020, he made his Belgian Pro League debut as a substitute against KV Kortrijk, in a 1–0 home loss.[10]

On 31 August 2021, he was loaned to Heerenveen until the end of 2021–22 season.[11] 18 September 2021, he made his debut with the team in a Eredivisie 1–0 home win against Fortuna Sittard.[12]

On 29 August 2022, he joined Metz on loan with an option to buy.[13] On 3 September 2022, he played and scored for Metz B in a Championnat National 2 Group B match against Créteil in a 2–1 home loss.[14] On 12 September 2022, he made his Ligue 2 debut as a substitute against Guingamp, in a 6–3 home loss.[15]

On 4 January 2023, Musaba returned to NEC on loan.[16]

Sheffield Wednesday

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On 3 August 2023, Musaba joined EFL Championship side Sheffield Wednesday for an undisclosed fee.[17] He made his debut coming off the bench against Southampton on 4 August 2023.[18] He scored his first goal against Mansfield Town in the EFL Cup heading in from close range.[19] His first league goal came against Middlesbrough when Di'Shon Bernard cut into the box from the right and pulled back for Musaba to calmly slot the ball into the net.[20]

Musaba enjoyed a strong debut season and chipped in with eight goals in all competitions, seven in the Championship, and five assists.[21] Following the end of the 2024–25 season an option was taken on his contract.[22]

Samsunspor

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During pre-season for the 2025–26 season, Musaba was heavily linked to Süper Lig side Samsunspor.[23] On 12 July 2025, he joined the club, signing a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee.[24]

On 28 August 2025, he made his debut with the team in a UEFA Europa League play-off match against Panathinaikos.[25] Three days later, he made his Süper Lig debut as a starter against Trabzonspor in a 0–0 away draw.

Fenerbahçe

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On 3 January 2026, Musaba joined Fenerbahçe on a four-and-a-half-year contract.[26] The deal was sealed by triggering his release clause of €6 million.[27] On 6 January 2026, he made his debut in the semi-finals of the Turkish Super Cup against his former club Samsunspor, and assisted both goals in a 2–0 victory.[28] On 18 January 2026, he played in his first Süper Lig match against Alanyaspor, scoring one goal and providing one assist in 3-2 away win.[29]

Personal life

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Musaba was born to Congolese parents. His twin brother Richie is also a professional footballer.[2]

Career statistics

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As of 14 February 2026[30]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
NEC 2018–19 Eerste Divisie 3 0 0 0 — — 2[c] 0 5 0
2019–20 Eerste Divisie 25 7 1 2 — — — 26 9
Total 28 7 1 2 — — 2 0 31 9
Monaco 2020–21 Ligue 1 0 0 0 0 — 0 0 — 0 0
2021–22 Ligue 1 0 0 0 0 — 1[d] 0 — 1 0
2022–23 Ligue 1 0 0 0 0 — 0 0 — 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 — 1 0 — 1 0
Cercle Brugge (loan) 2020–21 Belgian Pro League 29 6 2 0 — — — 31 6
Heerenveen (loan) 2021–22 Eredivisie 29 1 3 0 — — 2[e] 0 34 1
Metz (loan) 2022–23 Ligue 2 7 0 2 1 — — 1[f] 1 10 2
NEC (loan) 2022–23 Eredivisie 16 1 2 1 — — — 18 2
Sheffield Wednesday 2023–24[31] Championship 43 7 3 0 2 1 — — 48 8
2024–25[32] Championship 29 3 1 1 2 0 — — 32 4
Total 72 10 4 1 4 1 — — 80 12
Samsunspor 2025–26[33] Süper Lig 15 4 0 0 — 7[g] 2 0 0 22 6
Fenerbahçe 2025–26[33] Süper Lig 5 1 2 0 — 0 0 2[h] 0 9 1
Career total 201 30 16 5 4 1 8 2 7 1 236 39
  1. ^ Includes KNVB Cup, Belgian Cup, Coupe de France, FA Cup
  2. ^ Includes EFL Cup
  3. ^ Appearances in Eredivisie promotion play-offs
  4. ^ Appearance in UEFA Champions League
  5. ^ Appearances in UEFA Conference League play-offs
  6. ^ Appearance in Championnat National 2 Group B
  7. ^ One appearance in UEFA Europa League, six appearance and two goals in UEFA Conference League
  8. ^ Appearances in Turkish Super Cup

Honours

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Fenerbahçe

References

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Anthony Musaba

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Anthony Musaba is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a winger and forward for club . Born on 6 December 2000 in , he stands at 1.82 meters tall and is known for his versatility across attacking positions, including left winger, right winger, and centre-forward. He holds dual citizenship with the and the . Musaba began his senior career with NEC Nijmegen in the Dutch Eerste Divisie in April 2019, making his debut at age 18 and contributing to the team's promotion to the Eredivisie the following season. In July 2020, he transferred to AS Monaco in Ligue 1 for a reported fee of €2.5 million, but spent the next few years on loan to gain experience: at Cercle Brugge in the Belgian Pro League (2020–2021), SC Heerenveen in the Eredivisie (2021–2022), and FC Metz in Ligue 1 (2022–2023). During his loan at Heerenveen, he recorded 1 goal and 1 assist in 29 appearances, showcasing his pace and dribbling ability. In January 2023, Musaba returned to on loan until the end of the season, before signing permanently with Sheffield Wednesday in the English in August 2023 on a three-year deal. At Sheffield Wednesday, he became a key player, scoring 10 goals and providing 11 assists in 72 league appearances over two seasons, helping the team avoid relegation in 2023–2024. In July 2025, he joined on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee, marking his move to Turkish football where he wears the number 7 shirt and has already contributed goals in the Conference League. Musaba is the twin brother of Richie Musaba, a for Estonian club FCI Levadia.

Early life and youth career

Early life

Anthony Musaba was born on December 6, 2000, in Beuningen, a municipality in the province of , . His parents hail from the , having immigrated to the prior to his birth, which instilled in the family a connection to Congolese culture and language from an early age. Musaba grew up in Beuningen alongside his twin brother, Richie, with whom he shared close familial bonds during their formative years.

Youth career

Anthony Musaba began his youth football journey at the amateur club VV Ewijk in 2006, where he spent his initial years developing foundational skills before transitioning to more structured academy environments. In 2009, at the age of nine, Musaba joined the youth academy, progressing through various age groups over the next five years until 2014. During this period, he honed his technical abilities, particularly as a winger, focusing on in one-on-one situations and utilizing both feet effectively, with a preference for operating on the right side. Musaba then transferred to the Vitesse Arnhem academy in , where he continued his development up to the U19 level through 2018, competing in youth competitions that emphasized tactical awareness and positioning on the wing. Although specific standout matches from this time are not widely documented, his time at Vitesse contributed to refining his goal-scoring and assisting capabilities in competitive youth settings. In 2018, Musaba returned to the youth setup for his final season at the U19 level, which showcased his growth and positioned him for a breakthrough into senior football.

Club career

2019–2020:

Musaba made his senior professional debut for on 19 April 2019, coming on as a substitute in a 3–2 away victory over in the . During the 2019–20 season, the young winger established himself as a key player, making 25 league appearances, scoring 7 , and providing 2 assists, while accumulating 1,533 minutes on the pitch. His overall contributions across all competitions totaled 26 appearances and 9 . Operating primarily as a versatile right winger capable of playing on either flank or centrally, Musaba added pace, , and directness to NEC's attack, aiding the team's push for promotion from the before the season was curtailed due to the . A highlight was his first professional , scored in the 5th minute of a 1–2 home defeat to on 9 August 2019. In June 2020, agreed to transfer Musaba to for a reported fee of €2.5 million, with the deal finalized ahead of the 2020–21 season.

2020–2023: AS Monaco and loans

In July 2020, Anthony Musaba signed a five-year contract with , transferring from for a reported fee of €2.5 million. Despite participating in preseason training with the first team, Musaba did not make any senior appearances for during his tenure, as the club focused on his development through loan spells in competitive leagues. Musaba's first loan came immediately in August 2020 to side Cercle Brugge, a partner club of , for the 2020–2021 season. He featured regularly, making 29 appearances and scoring 6 goals in the league, contributing to the team's survival in the top flight while adapting to a new league and language. This spell marked his exposure to European professional football beyond the , emphasizing his pace and dribbling on the wing. The following season, in August 2021, Musaba joined club on a one-year without a purchase option. He appeared in 31 matches across all competitions, netting 1 goal, and primarily operated as a right winger or attacking , gaining valuable minutes in a possession-based system that honed his tactical awareness. The move allowed him to compete against familiar Dutch opposition while building physicality against top-tier defenders. In August 2022, Musaba was loaned to outfit for the 2022–2023 season, with an option to buy. His time there was limited due to competition for places and adaptation challenges in French football, resulting in 7 appearances without scoring. The short stint provided insight into a relegation battle but underscored the need for consistent playing time. The loan was terminated early in January 2023, leading to a return to on loan until the season's end, without a buy option. Musaba made 16 appearances and scored 1 goal, reuniting with his formative club and aiding their mid-table position through substitute impacts and rotational starts. This period reinforced his familiarity with Dutch football while bridging his international experiences. Overall, Musaba's three years at centered on loans to four clubs across , the , and , amassing over 80 appearances and 8 goals to build experience in top European divisions, preparing him for a permanent move as his neared its end.

2023–2025: Sheffield Wednesday

On 3 2023, Anthony Musaba joined Sheffield Wednesday on a permanent transfer from AS for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-year until 2026. His previous loan experiences in the aided his quick adaptation to the demands of football. During the 2023–24 season, Musaba established himself as a key attacking outlet for Sheffield Wednesday, making 48 appearances across all competitions and contributing 7 goals and 5 assists in the . His performances were instrumental in the team's dramatic survival in , finishing 20th after a late-season surge under manager . Notable contributions included a stoppage-time winner against Stoke City in December 2023, which secured a vital 1–0 victory during a perilous relegation battle, and a 94th-minute equalizer at Queens Park Rangers later that month. He also scored in important wins over and West Bromwich Albion, capping the campaign with a goal in the final-day 2–0 triumph over that confirmed safety. For his impact, Musaba was voted the club's 2023–24 Michael Plumb Player of the Year. In the 2024–25 season, Musaba continued to develop, featuring in 32 matches across all competitions with 4 goals and 6 assists, helping Sheffield Wednesday to a more secure mid-table position. His form improved markedly, highlighted by an 86th-minute winner in a 3–2 victory over league leaders West Bromwich Albion in September 2024 and a goal in a 1–1 draw against rivals Derby County on 2025. Over his two seasons at Hillsborough, Musaba made 80 appearances across all competitions, scoring 12 goals and providing 11 assists. In July 2025, Musaba departed Sheffield Wednesday to sign for Turkish club on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

2025–present: Samsunspor

On 12 July 2025, Anthony Musaba transferred from Sheffield Wednesday to Turkish club for an undisclosed fee, signing a four-year until June 2029. The move marked his first venture into Turkish football, where he was positioned primarily as a left winger, bringing pace and directness to the team's attacking setup. His prior experience in the English at Sheffield Wednesday facilitated a relatively swift integration into the new environment, despite the stylistic differences in the . Musaba made an immediate impact in the 2025–26 season, though an early injury sidelined him from late August to late September, causing him to miss three matches. He scored his debut goal for on 21 September 2025, netting a dramatic 90+3-minute winner in a 3–2 home victory over Karagümrük, securing three crucial points in Matchday 6. By 9 November 2025, following 10 league appearances, Musaba had contributed 2 goals and 2 assists, including a goal in a 3–1 away win against on 2 November. These performances have been instrumental in 's strong start, helping the club maintain a fourth-place position in the table with 20 points from 11 matches. As of 19 November 2025, remained in contention for European spots following additional matches. Throughout late 2025, Musaba has shown consistent form post-recovery, starting in nine of his league outings and averaging 77 minutes per game, while adapting to the physicality and intensity of Turkish football. His contributions extended to European competition, where he added 2 goals in 3 Conference League group stage matches, including an opener against Dynamo Kyiv on 23 October. No further injuries were reported through , allowing him to remain a key fixture in manager Markus Gisdol's rotation as aimed to solidify their mid-to-upper table standing.

International career

Youth international career

Musaba represented the at international levels, including the under-17 and under-19 teams between 2016 and 2019. He participated in competitive fixtures, including qualifiers for championships.

Under-21 career

Musaba earned his first call-up to the under-21 national team in September 2021, during his loan spell at from AS Monaco. He made his debut on 8 October 2021, substituting into a UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying match against Switzerland in the 87th minute, contributing to a 2–2 away draw. Musaba featured in two additional qualifiers later that year, both as a substitute from the right wing position. On 12 October 2021, he entered in the 61st minute against Wales, playing 30 minutes and providing an assist in a 5–0 home victory. On 15 November 2021, he came on in the 72nd minute versus Gibraltar, logging 18 minutes during a 7–0 away win. Over these three appearances, Musaba accumulated 51 minutes without scoring, though he recorded one assist; he was also named to the bench for a fourth call-up against Bulgaria on 12 November 2021 but did not play. Subsequent opportunities were limited by his club commitments, with no further caps after November 2021. As of November 2025, Musaba has not made his senior international debut for the Netherlands or DR Congo.
DateOpponentResultPositionMinutesNotes
8 October 2021Switzerland2–2 (A)RW (sub)3UEFA U21 qualifier
12 October 2021Wales5–0 (H)RW (sub)30UEFA U21 qualifier; 1 assist
15 November 2021Gibraltar0–7 (A)RW (sub)18UEFA U21 qualifier

Personal life

Family

Anthony Musaba has a twin brother, Richie Musaba, born on the same day, December 6, 2000, who is also a professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for FCI Levadia in Estonia. The brothers grew up together in the Netherlands and began their youth football careers side by side, training at the academies of local club VV Ewijk and later NEC Nijmegen for several years, fostering a strong bond through shared experiences on the pitch. They remain extremely close, speaking to each other every day and maintaining mutual support in their professional endeavors, with Anthony expressing hope to one day play alongside Richie again. The twins were born in Beuningen, , to parents originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, who had relocated to the country prior to their birth and played a foundational role in nurturing their early interest in football by enrolling them in local programs. This family relocation provided a stable environment in the that allowed both brothers to pursue their athletic development from a young age, with their parents encouraging joint training sessions and sibling collaboration in the sport. The ongoing closeness with his twin and familial backing continue to offer emotional support.

Ethnic background

Anthony Musaba was born in Beuningen, , to parents originating from the who had immigrated to the country prior to 2000. As a result of his heritage, Musaba holds dual citizenship with the and the , though he has represented the at youth international levels, including the under-21 team. His Congolese roots have shaped his , with exposure to and culture from a young age through family influences, and he has cited inspiration from prominent African footballers such as , , , and in his development. In a 2020 interview, Musaba publicly affirmed his connection to his heritage, stating "Je suis congolais" and expressing pride in his African background while discussing potential opportunities to represent the Congolese national team.

Career statistics

Club statistics

As of November 19, 2025, Anthony Musaba has made 213 appearances in his club career, scoring 35 goals and recording 21 assists across all competitions.

Season-by-season statistics

SeasonClubLeague (Apps/Goals/Assists)Cup/Europe (Apps/Goals/Assists)Total (Apps/Goals/Assists)
2018–19NEC NijmegenEerste Divisie (3/0/0)KNVB Beker (0/0/0)3/0/0
2019–20NEC NijmegenEerste Divisie (25/7/2)KNVB Beker (1/2/0)26/9/2
2020–21Cercle Brugge (loan)Belgian Pro League (29/6/3)Belgian Cup (2/0/0)31/6/3
2021–22Heerenveen (loan)Eredivisie (29/1/1)KNVB Beker (3/1/0)32/2/1
2022–23Metz (loan)Ligue 2 (7/0/0)Coupe de France (2/1/0)9/1/0
2022–23NEC Nijmegen (loan)Eredivisie (16/1/0)KNVB Beker (2/0/0)18/1/0
2023–24Sheffield WednesdayChampionship (43/7/5)EFL Cup/FA Cup (5/1/0)48/8/5
2024–25Sheffield WednesdayChampionship (29/3/6)EFL Cup/FA Cup (3/1/0)32/4/6
2025–SamsunsporSüper Lig (10/2/2)Turkish Cup/European (4/2/2)14/4/4
Notes: Figures include all competitive matches; assists are recorded where available from official league data.

Cumulative by club

ClubYearsAppearancesGoalsAssists
2018–202347102
AS Monaco2020–2023000
Sheffield Wednesday2023–2025801211
2025–1444
Other loans (Cercle Brugge, , Metz)2020–20237294
Notes: NEC figures aggregate all stints including 2018–19 debut season and 2022–23 loan return; other loans listed collectively for the period under affiliation. Total: 213 appearances, 35 goals, 21 assists.

Breakdown by competition

CompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssists
2872
4521
2963
700
000
721011
Süper Lig1022
European (Qual./Conf. League)422
Domestic Cups1860
Total2133521
Notes: Domestic cups aggregate KNVB Beker, Belgian Cup, Coupe de France, EFL Cup, FA Cup, and Turkish Cup; no appearances in UEFA Europa League or other major European competitions beyond qualifiers. Assists may vary slightly by source.

International statistics

Anthony Musaba has represented the Netherlands at youth international levels, primarily with the under-21 team. He earned three caps for the Netherlands U21 side during the 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying campaign, appearing as a substitute in each match without scoring. No confirmed caps at youth levels below U21.
CompetitionAppearancesGoals
Qualifying30
His appearances were limited to substitute roles, totaling 51 minutes played across the fixtures against (3 minutes), (30 minutes), and (18 minutes). As of November 2025, Musaba has accumulated a total of 3 international appearances and 0 goals at youth levels, with no senior international caps to date. While his performances at club level have positioned him as a potential candidate for the senior team, he has yet to receive a call-up.

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