Marco Rachid Essimi Ateba

Marco Rachid Essimi Ateba operates as a right winger or forward, attacking space and threatening the channel with quick, decisive runs for Dunkerque. He trained at the academies of Le Blanc-Mesnil and Paris FC, then signed his first professional contract with Paris FC on 24 June 2019, marking his pro debut. He pushes forward with quick decisions. In 2023–24, Marco Rachid Essimi Ateba was the top scorer for AS Saint-Priest in Championnat National 3, scoring 13 goals in 25 league appearances. He returned to professional ranks in 2024, signing a two-season deal with Dunkerque on 16 June 2024. In 2025, he notched a hat-trick against Amiens, reinforcing his role as a direct attacking outlet for Dunkerque. Marco Rachid Essimi Ateba consistently links play with one-touch layoffs and finishes moves when opportunities arise, keeping the focus on the front line and staying ready to attack the back post. The final act is a sharp, on-pitch punchline as Essimi Ateba gets shots off quickly and taxes defenders high up the pitch.