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Moïse Bombito

Moïse Bombito is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a defender, primarily at centre-back, for OGC Nice and the Canada men’s national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Moïse Bombito is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a defender, primarily at centre-back, for OGC Nice and the Canada men's national team. Born on 30 March 2000 in Montreal, Quebec, he has Congolese heritage and holds Canadian nationality.

Early life

Bombito was born on 30 March 2000 in Montreal, Quebec. Canada Soccer specifies his birthplace as Saint-Laurent, Quebec, and notes that he was raised in Montréal. He speaks both French and English.

Club career

Bombito has played professionally in Major League Soccer. He moved to OGC Nice in August 2024, where he competes in Ligue 1. Sources identify him as a defender for the club.

International career

Bombito represents Canada at senior international level. He helped Canada win a Concacaf Nations League silver medal and was part of the squad for Copa América 2024. He has been selected for Canada's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Background

Canada Soccer states that both of Bombito's parents were born in Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Some sources describe him as Canadian-Congolese or note that he holds DR Congo citizenship, although this is not stated uniformly across all sources.

Key facts

  • Bombito is a Canadian men’s international and a professional defender.
  • He joined OGC Nice in August 2024 and plays in Ligue 1.
  • He was born in Montreal and grew up in the Montréal area.
  • He was selected for Canada’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  • Sources differ on whether he also holds DR Congo citizenship.
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Canadian context

Bombito is a Canadian international footballer from Quebec, making him relevant to Canadian soccer coverage and to Canada’s national team player pool.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Moïse Bombito?
He is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a defender for OGC Nice and the Canada men’s national team.
What position does Moïse Bombito play?
He is primarily a centre-back, though some sources also list him as able to play defensive midfield or left-back.
When was Moïse Bombito born?
He was born on 30 March 2000.
Where was Moïse Bombito born?
He was born in Montreal, Quebec; Canada Soccer further specifies Saint-Laurent, Quebec.
Which club does Moïse Bombito play for?
He plays for OGC Nice in France’s Ligue 1.
Has Moïse Bombito played in a World Cup squad?
Yes. He was selected for Canada’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

References

  1. Canada Soccer — https://canadasoccer.com/profile/56565/moise-bombito/
    Supports: Birthplace, upbringing, languages, parental background, national-team involvement, and competition achievements.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/bio/_/id/358975/moise-bombito
    Supports: Club, position, nationality, birthdate, and height.
  3. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/moise-bombito/profil/spieler/1089202
    Supports: Full name, position, date/place of birth, citizenship, current club, and transfer date to OGC Nice.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mo%C3%AFse_Bombito
    Supports: 2026 FIFA World Cup squad selection noted in the article.
  5. Colorado Rapids — https://www.coloradorapids.com/players/moise-bombito/
    Supports: SuperDraft selection and early MLS career context.