Christopher Samba

Born: March 28, 1984

Height: 6' 4" (193cm)

Hometown: Creteil, France
Nationality: Congo flag Congolese

Position: Defender
New QPR signing Christopher Samba prior to kick off in his side's match with Norwich on February 2, 2013
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Career History
Senior2007-2012Blackburn Rovers
2012-2013Anzhi Makhachkala
2013Queens Park Rangers
2013-2014Anzhi Makhachkala
2014-2016Dynamo Moscow
2016-2017Panathinaikos
2017-2018Aston Villa
Sports Mole has 162 articles about Christopher Samba. Articles 1 to 40:
Manchester City's Ederson on April 12, 2025
Ederson extends all-time record: Top nine goalkeepers with the most assists in Premier League history
Following Ederson's record-breaking assist for Manchester City, Sports Mole takes a look at the top nine goalkeepers with the most Premier League assists, all of whom have recorded at least three assists.
Apr 12, 15:10
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Aston Villa to move for Michael Hefele?
Aston Villa are reportedly considering a summer approach for Huddersfield Town defender Michael Hefele.
Jun 20, 12:47
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Nathan Baker starts for Bristol City against Aston Villa
Bristol City defender Nathan Baker is named in the starting lineup to face his former club Aston Villa in their Championship game at Ashton Gate.
Aug 25, 17:49
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Aston Villa edge past Colchester United in EFL Cup
Aston Villa edge past a spirited Colchester United side 2-1 in the first round of the EFL Cup.
Aug 9, 20:38
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Christopher Samba signs one-year deal with Aston Villa
Christopher Samba signs a short-term contract with Aston Villa following a successful trial.
Jul 20, 22:00
 Big Tom Cairney in action during the FA Cup game between Cardiff City and Fulham on January 8, 2017
Championship: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2017
Keep track of all of the confirmed transfers in the Championship with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jun 6, 11:00
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Christopher Samba 'on trial with Aston Villa'
A report claims that experienced centre-back Christopher Samba is on trial with Aston Villa following his release from Panathinaikos.
Feb 22, 13:27
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Christoper Samba 'on trial at Crystal Palace'
Experienced centre-back Christopher Samba trains with Crystal Palace as he bids to return to English football, according to a number of reports.
Jan 25, 14:46
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Crystal Palace 'considering £11m Yann M'Vila bid'
Crystal Palace are reportedly weighing up an £11m bid for Rubin Kazan midfielder Yann M'Vila, who played under Sam Allardyce at Sunderland last season.
Jan 24, 22:42
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
On this day: Ryan Giggs scores last Manchester United goal
Two years ago today, Ryan Giggs scored the 168th and final goal of his Manchester United career.
Feb 23, 09:58
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Christopher Samba banned after responding to racist abuse
The RFU bans Christopher Samba for two matches after he responded to racist abuse in a match against Torpedo Moscow.
Sep 28, 11:26
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Premier League weekend: Five talking points
Sports Mole picks out five of the biggest talking points to come from the opening weekend of Premier League action.
Aug 19, 15:55
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
On this day: Blackburn Rovers win at Old Trafford
Two years ago today, Blackburn Rovers win by the odd goal in five away at Manchester United.
Dec 31, 09:56
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
On this day: Dimitar Berbatov scores five against Blackburn Rovers
Three years ago today, Dimitar Berbatov scores five times in Manchester United's 7-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers.
Nov 27, 09:48
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
On this day: Cristiano Ronaldo brace downs Blackburn Rovers
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Manchester United defeated Blackburn Rovers six years ago today.
Nov 11, 09:50
 Manchester United first team coach Rene Meulensteen prior to the match against Manchester City on April 8, 2013
Rene Meulensteen loses Anzhi Makhachkala job after 16 days?
Anzhi Makhachkala reportedly decide to sack new coach Rene Meulensteen just 16 days into his first managerial post with the Russian giants.
Aug 6, 21:20
 New QPR striker Loic Remy scores a debut goal at West Ham on January 19, 2013
Newcastle United offer Steven Taylor in Loic Remy exchange
Newcastle United plan to use Steven Taylor in a cash-plus-player swap bid for Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy, according to reports.
Jul 9, 02:31
 New QPR signing Christopher Samba prior to kick off in his side's match with Norwich on February 2, 2013
Christopher Samba: 'Queens Park Rangers must spend wisely'
Christopher Samba hopes that Queens Park Rangers spend his £12m transfer fee wisely following his return to Anzhi Makhachkala.
Jul 7, 11:43
 New QPR signing Christopher Samba makes his debut against Norwich on February 2, 2013
Christopher Samba: 'Anzhi Makhachkala offer was too good to let it pass by'
Christopher Samba admits that the offer to return to Anzhi Makhachkala after just six months at Queens Park Rangers was "too good to let it pass by".
Jul 7, 07:58
 New QPR signing Christopher Samba makes his debut against Norwich on February 2, 2013
Christopher Samba rejoins Anzhi Makhachkala
Queens Park Rangers confirm that defender Christopher Samba has rejoined Anzhi Makhachkala for an undisclosed fee.
Jul 5, 17:40
 New QPR signing Christopher Samba makes his debut against Norwich on February 2, 2013
Christopher Samba linked with Russia return
Queens Park Rangers agree a deal to sell Christopher Samba back to former club Anzhi Makhachkala, according to reports.
Jul 2, 02:15
 QPR manager Harry Redknapp prior to his side's match with Sunderland on March 9, 2013
End-of-season report: Queens Park Rangers
Sports Mole looks back over a campaign for Queens Park Rangers that ended in relegation to the Championship.
May 21, 14:01
 New QPR signing Christopher Samba makes his debut against Norwich on February 2, 2013
Harry Redknapp explains Christopher Samba absence
QPR boss Harry Redknapp reveals that Christopher Samba's recent absence has been through injury.
May 11, 13:14
 Loftus Road
Preview:Queens Park Rangers vs. Newcastle United
Sports Mole previews Newcastle United's trip to Queens Park Rangers on Sunday.
May 10, 15:38
 New QPR signing Christopher Samba makes his debut against Norwich on February 2, 2013
Harry Redknapp wants Christopher Samba stay
Harry Redknapp says that he wants to keep record signing Christopher Samba at Queens Park Rangers despite being relegated to the Championship.
May 8, 07:16
 New QPR signing Christopher Samba makes his debut against Norwich on February 2, 2013
Tony Fernandes: 'I'd love Christopher Samba to stay'
QPR chairman Tony Fernandes admits that he would love Christopher Samba to stay with the club next season.
May 2, 21:42
 QPR boss Harry Redknapp in the dugout during the match against Wigan against Fulham on April 7, 2013
Preview:Queens Park Rangers vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews Arsenal's trip to relegated Queens Park Rangers.
May 2, 15:35
 New QPR signing Christopher Samba makes his debut against Norwich on February 2, 2013
Christopher Samba: 'I wasn't fit enough for Premier League'
Christopher Samba reveals that he has not been in the right shape ever since he joined Queens Park Rangers.
Apr 29, 15:14
 QPR boss Harry Redknapp before kick-off against Fulham on April 1, 2013
Harry Redknapp: 'Queens Park Rangers' wages cost team spirit'
Harry Redknapp admits that wage inequality has cost Queens Park Rangers their team spirit and ultimately their Premier League place.
Apr 27, 23:21
 Stoke forward Peter Crouch celebrates a goal against QPR on April 20, 2013
Half-Time Report: Peter Crouch scores on Stoke City return
Peter Crouch scores on his return to the Stoke City lineup to give them a half-time lead over his former club Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road.
Apr 20, 14:59
 New QPR signing Christopher Samba makes his debut against Norwich on February 2, 2013
Anzhi Makhachkala target Christopher Samba return?
Anzhi Makhachkala will reportedly try to re-sign Christopher Samba from Queens Park Rangers in the summer.
Apr 18, 10:57
 Park Ji-Sung
QPR to sell Loic Remy, Julio Cesar, Christopher Samba, Park Ji-Sung?
Queens Park Rangers will reportedly offload Loic Remy, Julio Cesar, Christopher Samba and Park Ji-Sung at the end of the season.
Apr 7, 05:31
 Shaun Derry
Shaun Derry: 'Twitter more trouble than it's worth'
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Shaun Derry believes that Twitter is more trouble than it's worth following Christopher Samba's row on the social media site.
Apr 7, 03:46
 New QPR signing Christopher Samba makes his debut against Norwich on February 2, 2013
Rodney Marsh backs Christopher Samba in Twitter row
Former Queens Park Rangers forward Rodney Marsh claims that it took "guts" for Christopher Samba to apologise to the club's supporters.
Apr 3, 14:10
 New QPR signing Christopher Samba makes his debut against Norwich on February 2, 2013
Christopher Samba offers free QPR tickets as a "sorry" for defeat
Christopher Samba offers two free match tickets to Queens Park Rangers fans as an apology for yesterday's defeat to Fulham.
Apr 2, 08:24
 New QPR signing Christopher Samba prior to kick off in his side's match with Norwich on February 2, 2013
Christopher Samba defends 100k-a-week-wages
QPR defender Christopher Samba reacts to criticism on Twitter regarding his £100,000-a-week wages, after two of his mistakes help Fulham record a 3-2 victory over the Hoops at Craven Cottage.
Apr 1, 23:45
 New QPR signing Christopher Samba makes his debut against Norwich on February 2, 2013
Christopher Samba apologies to QPR supporters
Christopher Samba issues an apology to QPR fans via his Twitter account after his errors contributed to their west London derby defeat at Fulham.
Apr 1, 23:31
 Dimitar Berbatov scores the opening goal from the penalty spot against QPR on April 1, 2013
Match Analysis: Fulham 3-2 Queens Park Rangers
Sports Mole analyses the West London derby between Fulham and QPR, where the Cottagers prevailed in a Premier League encounter packed with talking points.
Apr 1, 21:52
 QPR boss Harry Redknapp before kick-off against Fulham on April 1, 2013
Harry Redknapp bemoans "scandalous" goals
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp describes the goals his side conceded in their 3-2 defeat to Fulham this evening as the worst he has ever seen.
Apr 1, 21:43
 Dimitar Berbatov is congratulated by team mate Giorgos Karagounis after scoring his second against QPR on April 1, 2013
Fulham hold off Queens Park Rangers comeback
Fulham hold off a spirited Queens Park Rangers fightback to eventually claim a 3-2 win, despite being reduced to 10 men.
Apr 1, 20:56
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