PLAYER PROFILE

Fabrice Muamba

Position: Midfield

Height: 6'1

Weight: 11st 10lbs

Date of Birth: 1988-04-06 Kinshasa, DR Congo

Fabrice Muamba

Fabrice Muamba made his debut for Arsenal in a Carling Cup Third Round tie against Sunderland in October 2005.

He is a hard-working midfielder who made the most appearances of anyone in the Gunners' Under-17 side in the 2004/05 season.

Although he was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo he is an England youth international.

Despite some superb performances he never managed to find a way into the Gunners' first team on a permanent basis.

He therefore joined Birmingham on a season-long loan in August 2006, where he proved to be integral to the Blues' promotion back to the Premier League.

Indeed, so impressive were his performances that Steve Bruce opted to make his move permanent in May 2007, signing him up for a fee of £4million.

The 07/08 season once again saw Muamba establish himself in the Birmingham City side under the leadership of new boss Steve McLeish but a disappointing end to the season was to follow with the blues relegated on the last day of the season prompting the summer clearance of some their best players.

And on 16 June 2008 Muamba signed for Bolton Wanderers for a fee of £5million with add-ons worth approximately £750,000. He signed a four-year contract with the Premiership club and had a fantastic first season, playing 38 games all in all.