12 Things Newcastle Fans Need To Know About Chancel Mbemba

12. Mbemba Is A Centre-Back By Trade, But Is Comfortable At Right-Back And Defensive-Midfield

Newcastle United are getting three-for-one on Chancel Mbemba. There's little doubting the 20-year-old's strongest position is at centre-half. Although, the type of player he is means he is just as comfortable when asked to play at right-back. Mbemba, as you will learn in upcoming entries, isn't the biggest player while his technical ability on the ball and athleticism lends itself to the rigours of being a modern day full-back. That ability on the ball, coupled with his defensive nous and eye for danger, means he can also play the holding-midfield role when called upon. The Congolese international has flourished in all three positions over in Belgium, which means Untied could use him in a number of ways when he is all signed up and ready to make his first-team bow.