Brice Samba

• Full name: Brice Jovial Samba
• Date of birth: 6 September 1994
• Place of birth: Nevers, France
• Nationality: Democratic Republic of the Congo (represents DR Congo at international level)
• Position: Goalkeeper
• Current club (as of 2024): Stoke City (English Championship)
• Former club (noted): Nottingham Forest (England) — Samba played for Nottingham Forest from 2019 to 2021
• Career highlights:
  • Developed through French youth systems — notable early clubs include Le Mans and Angers
  • Played for lower-league and Ligue 2 sides including Luzenac and Dijon, earning promotion to higher levels
  • Signed by Nottingham Forest in July 2019; contributed to the club during their push in the Championship
  • Moved to Nottingham Forest’s squad during a period culminating in the club’s eventual promotion to the Premier League (promotion achieved in 2022, after his departure)
  • Named DR Congo international; has been called up and featured for the national team
• Style of play: Commanding shot-stopper with good reflexes and ability to gather crosses; experienced in organizing defense and dealing with high-pressure English Championship matches.
• Notable attributes: Height and reach, shot-stopping, penalty saves, distribution under pressure

Note: Club affiliations and international appearances can change; the summary above reflects key points through 2024. For the latest statistics (appearances, clean sheets, transfers), consult an up-to-date source or the club's official pages.