Active in Bundesliga
Samuel Essende
Attacker #9
Age 27 years
Nationality France
Market Value €5M
Career
No transfer history
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Samuel Emmanuel Essende Mbongu is a above average SILVER BOOT for FC Augsburg. Evidence: 20% Goal Frequency.
Also shows: above average THREAT (2.8 Shots/90)
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Workrate (95/100) but has room to grow in Passing.
Physical profile: Tall For Position, Physically Strong.
Samuel Emmanuel Essende Mbongu Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Attackers
Height 90%
Weight 96%
Experience 78%
vs Bundesliga
Height 87%
Weight 91%
Experience 69%
Traits
GIANT DECORATED CHAMPION
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 75
Shooting 39
Defense 27
Workrate 95
Passing 20
Key Strength 95 Workrate
Area to Watch 20 Passing
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Samuel Emmanuel Essende Mbongu this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 07, 2026 | FSV Mainz 05 2-0 FC Augsburg | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | FC Augsburg 2-1 FC St. Pauli | 12' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 58 |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Bayern München 1-2 FC Augsburg | 32' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 74 |
| Jan 18, 2026 | FC Augsburg 2-2 SC Freiburg | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | FC Augsburg 1-1 Union Berlin | 14' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| Jan 11, 2026 | Borussia Mönchengladbach 4-0 FC Augsburg | 45' | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Eintracht Frankfurt 1-0 FC Augsburg | 22' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| Dec 06, 2025 | FC Augsburg 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen | 1' | - | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| Nov 29, 2025 | 1899 Hoffenheim 3-0 FC Augsburg | 90' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| Nov 22, 2025 | FC Augsburg 1-0 Hamburger SV | 26' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Nov 09, 2025 | VfB Stuttgart 3-2 FC Augsburg | 28' | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | FC Augsburg 0-1 Borussia Dortmund | 8' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Oct 25, 2025 | FC Augsburg 0-6 RB Leipzig | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| Oct 18, 2025 | 1. FC Köln 1-1 FC Augsburg | 11' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| Oct 04, 2025 | FC Augsburg 3-1 VfL Wolfsburg | 11' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 04, 2026 | Hamburger SV vs FC Augsburg | 30 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | FC Augsburg vs 1899 Hoffenheim | 63 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Augsburg | 64 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | FC Augsburg vs Eintracht Frankfurt | 62 |
| May 02, 2026 | Werder Bremen vs FC Augsburg | 33 |
| May 09, 2026 | FC Augsburg vs Borussia Mönchengladbach | 39 |
| May 16, 2026 | Union Berlin vs FC Augsburg | 28 |
Player Market Value
Track Samuel Emmanuel Essende Mbongu's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €4.5M
Peak Value €4.5M (Q4'24)
€4.5M €2.3M €0
Q3'18 Q4'18 Q2'19 Q4'20 Q2'21 Q4'21 Q4'21 Q1'22 Q2'22 Q4'22 Q2'23 Q2'23 Q3'23 Q4'23 Q1'24 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q4'24 Q2'25
Samuel Essende is FC Augsburg's Bronze Engine, a physical presence who arrived in the Bundesliga with a decorated pedigree. A former Ligue 1 winner with Paris Saint-Germain, the 28-year-old striker builds his body of work in Germany while adapting to the demands of a new league.
The data highlights a hybrid engine and impact profile, defined by a staggering Workrate score of 94. This relentless energy is the cornerstone of his game, though he searches for rhythm following a quiet spell in front of goal. With 14 appearances and 422 minutes on the pitch, Essende has already secured the SILVER BOOT and THREAT badges, proving he can be a persistent nuisance for opposition defenders. While he is going through a quiet spell, his 1.0 total goals and 2.8 shots per 90 minutes suggest the underlying intent is present. As an emerging reliability prospect, the sample size remains focused on his adaptation period, yet his ability to maintain high Intensity throughout his shifts remains a key asset for the tactical setup.
With a stable market value of €4M and a contract running until 2028, the stakes for Essende involve translating his physical dominance into consistent output. As Augsburg navigates the season, his Balance between defensive work and attacking threat determines his long-term role in the starting eleven.