Samuel Bastien
FullnameSamuel Christopher Bastien Binda[1]
Birth date26 September 1996 (age 29)
Birth placeMeux, Belgium
Height1.72 m
PositionMidfielder
CurrentclubFortuna Sittard
Clubnumber22
Youthyears 12002–2006
Youthclubs 1Meux
Youthyears 22006–2009
Youthclubs 2UR Namur
Youthyears 32009–2012
Youthclubs 3Standard Liège
Youthyears 42012–2014
Youthclubs 4Anderlecht
Years 12014–2016
Clubs 1Anderlecht
Caps 11
Goals 10
Years 22015–2016
Clubs 2→ Avellino (loan)
Caps 231
Goals 22
Years 32016–2018
Clubs 3Chievo Verona
Caps 333
Goals 32
Years 42018–2022
Clubs 4Standard Liège
Caps 4106
Goals 411
Years 52022–2024
Clubs 5Burnley
Caps 518
Goals 51
Years 62023–2024
Clubs 6→ Kasımpaşa (loan)
Caps 67
Goals 60
Years 72024–
Clubs 7Fortuna Sittard
Caps 729
Goals 70
Nationalyears 12014
Nationalteam 1Belgium U19
Nationalcaps 12
Nationalgoals 10
Nationalyears 22016–2019
Nationalteam 2Belgium U21
Nationalcaps 213
Nationalgoals 21
Nationalyears 32021–2022
Nationalteam 3DR Congo
Nationalcaps 38
Nationalgoals 30
Club-update21 May 2026
Nationalteam-update20:06, 1 October 2022 (UTC)

Samuel Christopher Bastien Binda (born 26 September 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Dutch club Fortuna Sittard. Born in Belgium, he plays for the DR Congo national team.

Club career

Bastien emerged from R.S.C. Anderlecht's youth system. He made his first team debut on 3 December 2014, in the Belgian Cup against K.R.C. Mechelen, replacing Youri Tielemans after 79 minutes, in a 4–1 home win.[2]

On 31 August 2015, Bastien was loaned to Avellino.[3] He made his debut for the Irpinian team on 12 September 2015 against Modena, replacing Mariano Arini after 53 minutes.[4]

On 26 August 2016, Bastien signed with Serie A side A.C. ChievoVerona, who paid a €2.5 million transfer fee to Anderlecht.[5]

On 14 June 2018, Bastien signed with Standard Liège.[6]

On 5 July 2022, he joined Burnley, newly relegated to the EFL Championship, on a three-year contract.[7]

On 15 September 2023, he signed for Süper Lig side Kasımpaşa on a season-long loan deal.[8]

On 21 May 2024, Burnley said the player would be returning once the loan ended.[9]

On 8 August 2024, Bastien moved to Fortuna Sittard in the Netherlands.[10]

International career

Born in Belgium, Bastien is of Congolese descent. He was a youth international for Belgium.[11] However, he decided to represent DR Congo national team. He debuted for his home country in a 2–0 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification win over Madagascar on 7 October 2021.[12]

Career statistics

Club

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational Cup[a]League Cup[b]EuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Anderlecht2014–15[13]Belgian Pro League1010–000020
Avellino (loan)2015–16[13]Serie B31200–––312
Chievo Verona2016–17[13]Serie A12110–––131
2017–18[13]Serie A21110–––221
Total33220–––352
Standard Liège2018–19[13]Belgian First Division A23200–6[c]01[d]0302
2019–20[13]Belgian First Division A26400–6[e]1–325
2020–21[13]Belgian First Division A29450–6[e]0–404
2021–22[13]Belgian First Division A28120–––301
Total1061170–1811013212
Burnley2022–23[13]Championship1813031––242
Kasımpaşa (loan)2023–24[13]Süper Lig7000–––70
Career total19616130311811023118
  1. ^ Includes Belgian Cup, Coppa Italia, FA Cup
  2. ^ Includes EFL Cup
  3. ^ Two appearances in UEFA Champions League, two appearances in UEFA Europa League
  4. ^ Appearance in Belgian Super Cup
  5. ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League

International

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Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
DR Congo202140
202240
Total80

Honours

Burnley

References

  1. ^ "RDC-Bénin : les Ecureuils se plaignent, la FIFA homologue les résultats". Digitalcongo.net. Archived from the original on 7 February 2022. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  2. ^ "Anderlecht vs. RC Mechelen - 3 December 2014 - Soccerway". soccerway.com. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  3. ^ "SAMUEL BASTIEN OP HUURBASIS NAAR AVELLINO - rsca". rsca.be. Archived from the original on 30 May 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
  4. ^ "Avellino-Modena 2-0". usavellino.club. Archived from the original on 21 September 2015. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
  5. ^ "Samuel Bastien (Anderlecht) au Chievo Vérone" (in French). L'Equipe. 26 August 2016. Retrieved 26 August 2016.
  6. ^ "Bastien signed with Standard Liege". 14 June 2018. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
  7. ^ "Samuel Bastien: Burnley sign Standard Liege midfielder on three-year deal". BBC Sport. 5 July 2022. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  8. ^ "BASTIEN JOINS KASIMPASA S.K. ON LOAN". 15 September 2023.
  9. ^ "CLUB CONFIRM RETAINED LIST | BurnleyFC". www.burnleyfootballclub.com. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  10. ^ "Samuel Bastien maakt overstap naar Fortuna" [Samuel Bastien moves to Fortuna] (in Dutch). Fortuna Sittard. 8 August 2024. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
  11. ^ "Samuel Bastien : Le Belgo-Congolais vers Southampton!". 27 July 2016.
  12. ^ "FIFA". FIFA. 7 October 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  13. ^ "Samuel Bastien » Club matches". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
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  15. ^ Long, Dan (25 April 2023). "Blackburn Rovers 0-1 Burnley: Vincent Kompany's Clarets clinch Championship title after Manuel Benson stunner". Sky Sports. Retrieved 25 April 2023.