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Fabrice Muamba

English-Congolese retired professional footballer

Fabrice Ndala Muamba (born 6 April ) is a Congolese-born English former professional footballer who played for Arsenal, Birmingham City and Bolton Wanderers as a central midfielder. Born in Zaire, Muamba moved to England at the age of 11 and subsequently played for England up to under level.

Muamba began his career in , joining Arsenal's youth academy. After three years, he turned professional in He made his debut for Arsenal in the League Cup, but played only one other professional match for the club. Following a loan spell with Birmingham City, he made the move permanent in He stayed with Birmingham City for one additional year, and left after making more than 70 appearances and making his England under debut while with the team.

He joined Bolton Wanderers in

In March , Muamba suffered a cardiac arrest during a televised FA Cup match between Bolton and Tottenham Hotspur, from which he recovered despite his heart having stopped for 78 minutes. Following medical advice, he announced his retirement from professional football in August He later completed a degree in sports journalism before making a return to football as a youth coach.

Early life

Muamba was born in Kinshasa, Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo).[1] His father fled the country in because of his political views and arrived in the United Kingdom seeking asylum. In , he was granted indefinite leave to remain, at which time he was joined by the rest of the family.[3] They settled in east London, where Muamba attended Kelmscott School in Walthamstow.[4] Despite having arrived in Britain aged 11, unable to speak English,[5] he went on to achieve 10 GCSEs and A-levels in English, French and mathematics.[6]

Club career

Arsenal

Muamba was associated with Arsenal's youth system as a schoolboy from , joining their Academy as a first-year scholar in August He signed his first professional contract in October and made his first team debut on 25 October in a League Cup tie against Sunderland, in front of a 47, crowd at the Stadium of Light.[7] He made his second and final first team appearance for Arsenal in the next round, against Reading, where he contributed to a 3–0 victory.[8]

Birmingham City

In August , Muamba joined Championship club Birmingham City on a season-long loan.[9] After a slow start, his energetic style of play, which has been likened to that of his hero Patrick Vieira,[7] established him as a regular starter in central midfield.

The fans were equally impressed, voting him their Young Player of the Season.[10]

On 11 May Muamba made his move to Birmingham City permanent,[11] signing a three-year contract for a fee reported by the club of £4&#;million.[12] He scored his first goal for the club, a close-range volley from a corner, on 12 March in a 4–2 defeat at Portsmouth.[13] He made 37 appearances as Birmingham were relegated from the Premier League after one season back in the top tier.

Bolton Wanderers

On 16 June , Muamba joined Premier League Bolton Wanderers for a fee of £5&#;million, with add-ons worth a further £,, on a four-year contract.[14] He scored his first goal for the club against Wigan Athletic on 13 March [15] In recognition of his impressive –10 season at Bolton, he was named as The Bolton News Player of the Season.[16] On 7 August, Muamba signed a new four-year contract with Bolton.[17]

Muamba scored on the opening day of the –12 league season, in Bolton's 4–0 away win against Queens Park Rangers.[18] He then scored his first ever goal in the League Cup, against his old club Arsenal in a 2–1 defeat.[19]

Cardiac arrest and retirement

On 17 March , Muamba suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed during the first half of an FA Cup quarter-final match between Bolton and Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane.

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After receiving lengthy attention on the pitch from medical personnel&#;– including a consultant cardiologist, Dr Andrew Deaner who was at the game as a fan&#;– Muamba was taken to the specialist coronary care unit at the London Chest Hospital.[20] Bolton manager Owen Coyle and club captain Kevin Davies accompanied Muamba in the ambulance.[21] The match was abandoned by referee Howard Webb, and Bolton's next game, against Aston Villa, due to be played three days later, was postponed at the club's request.[22] Aston Villa raised no objection.

Bolton's club doctor later confirmed that Muamba had received numerous defibrillator shocks both on the pitch and in the ambulance, but his heart had stopped for 78 minutes.[24] The player was initially kept under anaesthesia in intensive care.[25] By 19 March, his heart was beating without medication and he was able to move his limbs.[26] Later that day his condition was described as "serious" rather than "critical" and he was able to recognise family members and respond appropriately to questions.[27] By 21 March, his consultant suggested that Muamba's progress had "exceeded our expectations" and that although he faced a "lengthy recovery period", "normal life is within the spectrum of possibility".[24]

Two weeks after the incident, a photograph was released of Muamba sitting up in his hospital bed and smiling.[28] He was discharged from hospital on 16 April, having been fitted with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD).[29] Muamba attended Bolton's home match against Tottenham Hotspur on 2 May, where he expressed his gratitude for the support he had received.[30]

On 15 August , Bolton announced that Muamba had retired from professional football, based on the recommendation of his medical team.

Muamba said:[31]

Since suffering my heart attack and being discharged from hospital, I have remained utterly positive in the belief I could one day resume my playing career and play for Bolton Wanderers once again. As part of my on-going recovery, last week I travelled to Belgium to seek further medical advice from a leading cardiologist.

But the news I received was obviously not what I had hoped it would be and it means I am now announcing my retirement from professional football. Football has been my life since I was a teenage boy and it has given me so many opportunities. Above all else, I love the game and count myself very lucky to have been able to play at the highest level.

While the news is devastating, I have much to be thankful for. I thank God that I am alive and I pay tribute once again to the members of the medical team who never gave up on me. I would also like to thank everyone who has supported me throughout my career, and the Bolton fans who have been incredible.

I am blessed to have the support of my family and friends at this time.

On 8 November , Muamba returned to White Hart Lane for the first time since his cardiac arrest and received a standing ovation from the crowd.[32] Muamba later played 15 minutes in Ian Goodison's testimonial match in

Post-playing career

Media work

Following his retirement from the game, Muamba was part of ITV's coverage of the Africa Cup of Nations.[33] He was also a co-commentator alongside Derek Rae on BT Sport's coverage of the African World Cup qualification third round play-offs.

Journalism

Muamba studied for a BA in sports journalism at Staffordshire University; as part of his course he went on work placement at BBC North West Tonight.[34] In July , he graduated with honours.[35]

Coaching

In March , Muamba took some coaching sessions at Liverpool's academy.[36] He later did his UEFA B Licence at Manchester City and A Licence at Stoke City.[37]

In September , he coached Rochdale's under side while studying for his coaching badges,[38] and in , he returned to Bolton Wanderers to work in their academy where he was appointed as unders coach.[39][37]

In March , he announced that he had taken up a role coaching with the Burnley academy, whilst also working as a Player Services Executive for the PFA.[40]

International career

As a naturalised British citizen, Muamba was eligible to play for any of the Home Nations in which he had received three years of full-time education before the age of 18 or lived in for five years.

In Muamba's case, that was just England, whom he represented at all youth levels,[41] and captained the U team.[5] He received his first call-up for England U21 for the friendly against Romania U on 21 August at Ashton Gate, Bristol,[42] and made his debut as a second-half substitute.[43]

Muamba had also been called up to the DR Congo squad in May , but declined so as to remain eligible for England.[44]

Personal life

Muamba met Shauna Magunda while he was a Birmingham City player and she was studying for a master's degree at Birmingham City University.

They became engaged on 14 February ,[6][45] married at Peckforton Castle, Cheshire, on 21 October ,[46] and, as of June [update], have four children.[47] Muamba has been described as "deeply religious",[48] and stated he would have sought a career in accountancy had he not become a professional footballer.[49]

In July , the University of Bolton awarded an honorary doctorate to Muamba, which he accepted on behalf of those involved in saving his life.[50] He took part in the Christmas Special edition of the BBC programme Strictly Come Dancing.[51]

Career statistics

Honours

England U21

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