14 Facts About Arthur Masuaku

Arthur Masuaku represented France at youth level before switching his allegiance to DR Congo in 2017.

Arthur Masuaku was born in Lille, France, to DR Congolese parents.

Arthur Masuaku acquired French nationality on 20 April 2006, through the collective effect of his mother's naturalization.

Arthur Masuaku was substituted after 75 minutes for Tongo Doumbia.

Arthur Masuaku admitted that he found his Premier League debut very tough due to the pace and physicality of the league.

Arthur Masuaku scored his first goal for West Ham in an EFL Cup tie against Bolton Wanderers on 19 September 2017.

Arthur Masuaku apologised for the sending off, saying the incident was "totally unacceptable and out of character".

Arthur Masuaku received a six match ban for the offence.

In July 2019, having played 75 times for West Ham, Arthur Masuaku signed a contract extension with the club until 2024 with an option to further extend the contract for two years.

On 2 August 2022, Arthur Masuaku joined Turkish team Besiktas on a season long loan with an option to buy in 2023.

On 17 April 2023, Arthur Masuaku completed a permanent transfer to Besiktas.

In March 2018, still yet to make his international debut, Arthur Masuaku travelled with the DR Congo squad for a friendly against Tanzania.

Arthur Masuaku was one of four players to drop out before the game, amidst claims of organisational problems and travel disorder, and did not appear.

On 27 December 2023, Arthur Masuaku was included in the final 24-man squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.