Bryan Mbeumo grew up in Avallon, Burgundy, and came through Troyes before joining Brentford in 2019. He was part of the team that won promotion to the Premier League in 2021.
Over six seasons at Brentford he developed into one of the Premier League’s most productive wide forwards, cutting in from the right on his left foot. In 2024/25 he scored 20 league goals.
Manchester United signed him in 2025. Mbeumo represents Cameroon after playing for France at youth level.
Playing style
Mbeumo is a left-footed forward who is dangerous cutting in from the right. He is quick, has good dribbling ability and is a clinical finisher. He also creates many chances for team-mates, making him one of the most productive forwards in the Premier League over several seasons. His partnership with Ivan Toney and later Yoane Wissa at Brentford was one of the most effective in the league. His work rate is high, and he presses defenders effectively. He also takes set pieces and penalties.
International career
Mbeumo played for France at youth level before switching to Cameroon, the country of his father, in 2022. He has since become a key player for Cameroon.
Career in numbers
Mbeumo’s senior club career, which began in 2017/18, has so far brought 329 appearances and 96 goals for 3 clubs. His best scoring return came in 2024/25: 20 goals in 42 appearances for Brentford. His busiest campaign was 2020/21, with 49 appearances. So far in 2026/27 he has 2 goals in 7 appearances for Manchester United. The full season-by-season record is in the Stats section of this profile.
