Francis Kembolo Luyeye

Francis Kembolo Luyeye is a French midfielder born in Béziers on 27 November 1990. He developed with AS Béziers, including an early spell before returning to the club’s youth setup, and later began his senior career with Béziers. After establishing himself in the regional game, Kembolo moved to FC Sète 34, where he continued as a dependable midfield presence in France’s National-level football. He joined FC Martigues in 2021, bringing experience and defensive discipline to the side’s midfield. With Martigues, Kembolo reached Ligue 2 and made 16 appearances during the 2024–25 season, a late-career step onto the professional second tier. At 1.66 metres, Francis Kembolo Luyeye is used in a holding or central role, helping screen the defence, recover possession and keep play moving with short passes.