23. MICHY BATSHUAYI
Striker
Born: Brussela, Belgium -
2 October 1993
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 172 lbs
Previous Club: Marselles, Standard Leige
International Caps: Belgiuml
Signing Date: July 2016
Chelsea Appearances
Chelsea Goals Scored
He began his professional career at Standard Liège
in 2011, scoring 44 goals in 120 games across all competitions. His 21
goals in the 2013–14 Belgian Pro League made him the second-highest
scorer, and contributed to his Ebony Shoe Award. He then transferred to
Marseille for £4.5 million, helping them reach the 2016 Coupe de France
Final.
Batshuayi made his international debut for Belgium
on 28 March 2015 in a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying match against Cyprus.
Replacing Christian Benteke in the 77th minute, he scored from outside
the penalty area three minutes later to seal a 5–0 victory at home. He
was selected for the final tournament in France, making his competition
debut in the last 16 against Hungary in Toulouse on 26 June. With his
first touch, he finished Eden Hazard's assist for the second goal of a
4–0 victory.
