Marvin Silver Tshibuabua

Marvin Silver Tshibuabua is a French defender born in Lyon on 8 January 2002. He developed through the youth system at Saint-Étienne, progressing to the reserve side and representing France at under-age level. Tshibuabua made his professional debut for Saint-Étienne against Metz in Ligue 1 on 25 October 2020, aged 18. Seeking regular senior football, he moved to Belgium in 2022 to join Seraing United. Across three seasons, Tshibuabua made 68 appearances and scored five goals, contributing as a tall centre-back in defensive and set-piece situations. He subsequently had a short spell with Ušće Novi Beograd in Serbia before returning to France in January 2026 with Villefranche. Standing 1.90 metres, he brings reach and physical presence to the back line. His career reflects a progression from academy prospect to an experienced professional defender.