17 Facts About Michy Batshuayi

Michy Batshuayi-Atunga was born on 2 October 1993 and is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Super Lig club Fenerbahce and the Belgium national team.

Michy Batshuayi scored in his international debut for Belgium against Cyprus in March 2015.

Michy Batshuayi was part of their side that finished in third place at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, playing at the 2022 World Cup and the UEFA European Championships of 2016 and 2020.

Michy Batshuayi was awarded the Ebony Shoe Award for the season's best player of African origin, ahead of Harbaoui.

Michy Batshuayi scored nine league goals for Marcelo Bielsa's team, despite rarely starting matches.

Michy Batshuayi is one of the most wanted players on the market.

Michy Batshuayi was the first signing by their new manager Antonio Conte, and said his aim was to get the team back to winning the Premier League and qualifying for the UEFA Champions League.

Michy Batshuayi added he was eager to work alongside their midfielder Oscar.

Michy Batshuayi finished the season with 5 goals in only 236 minutes of Premier League action, equaling a rate of one goal every 47 minutes.

Michy Batshuayi became the first player to score multiple goals on his Bundesliga debut since the player he replaced at Dortmund, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Dortmund's draw in Italy meant the club progressed to the round of 16, although Michy Batshuayi reported hearing "monkey noises" during the match.

Michy Batshuayi criticised European football's governing body for their judgement.

On 2 September 2022, Michy Batshuayi remained in Istanbul by signing a two-year contract with the option for a third at Fenerbahce.

Michy Batshuayi was eligible to play for the DR Congo national team through his parents, but in March 2015, he ruled out this option, stating that although his Congolese heritage is important to him, he would rather represent Belgium.

Michy Batshuayi made his international debut for Belgium on 28 March 2015 in a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying match against Cyprus.

Michy Batshuayi was called up for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, scoring the only goal of the team's opener on 23 November against Canada; Belgium scored no further goals in a group stage elimination.

Michy Batshuayi is nicknamed "Batsman" a play on the name of the superhero Batman.