Dylan Batubinsika
Congo DR
Age
30
Appearances
0
Tackles won
0
About Dylan Batubinsika
For the 2026 World Cup, Dylan Batubinsika is among Sébastien Desabre's confirmed names, a centre-back on the Congo DR teamsheet. The AE Larisa defender is 30 at kick-off, a former France youth international valued at around €600k. Congo DR were drawn in Group K alongside Portugal, Uzbekistan and Colombia. They open against Portugal at NRG Stadium in Houston on 17 June, then face Colombia at Estadio Akron in Zapopan on 23 June before meeting Uzbekistan at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on 27 June. Congo DR reached the finals by winning Inter-confederation play-off Path 1, qualifying on 31 March 2026. The group stage runs through June as Sébastien Desabre's side look to make their mark.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
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Minutes played
0
Tackles won
0
Interceptions
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Clearances
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Playing Style
A robust, no-nonsense centre-back and PSG academy product, Batubinsika relies on physicality and positioning. He stands 1.85 m and is right-footed, and has played 1,862 minutes this season. At 30 he is part of Sébastien Desabre's plans for the 2026 group stage, named in the 26 for the finals.
World Cup History
A first senior World Cup awaits Dylan Batubinsika in 2026. A centre-back with 15 caps and a goal for Congo DR, he competes for a place in the heart of Sébastien Desabre's defence at the finals.
National Team
Congo DR
Tier 5
£4m
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Goal Rush Impact
Congo DR carry Batubinsika on the card, where the side are rated a Tier 5 pick at £4m. He has 15 caps and 1 goal for Congo DR, with 1 goal in 21 club games this season. His job for Congo DR is in central defence, a centre-back option in Sébastien Desabre's squad competing for minutes through the group stage at the finals.
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Batubinsika at the 2026 World Cup
Batubinsika is a confirmed centre-back in Sébastien Desabre's 26-man Congo DR squad for the 2026 World Cup, in the Congo DR side opening their Group K campaign in June.
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Congo DR are a Tier 5 side on the card at £4m, drawn into Group K with Portugal first up in the group.
Dylan Batubinsika World Cup 2026 FAQs
Congo DR are set at Tier 5 for £4m, with the whole of Group K to navigate, so the card treats Congo DR as a unit and not Batubinsika on his own at the 2026 World Cup this summer.
Batubinsika plays in the centre-back role for Congo DR and at club level for AE Larisa. Sébastien Desabre has named him in Congo DR's final 26 for the 2026 finals, which will be contested in Group K this summer.
He has not before. The 2026 World Cup is a first at senior level for the AE Larisa centre-back, Batubinsika's place confirmed in Sébastien Desabre's Congo DR 26 with no previous appearance at the tournament.
Batubinsika lines up for AE Larisa at club level. Sébastien Desabre has him among Congo DR's centre-backs in the final 26, with Congo DR beginning their Group K campaign against Portugal in mid-June at the 2026 finals.
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