12 Things Newcastle Fans Need To Know About Chancel Mbemba

10. He Knows Where The Goal Is (Sort Of)

Even though a tally of just six goals from his 66 games in domestic football doesn't sound all that impressive, it completely blows away anything Newcastle's 'first-choice' centre backs of the last two seasons have been able to manage. In the same period of time, captain Fabricio Coloccini and Mike Williamson have only managed to score one goal apiece as both men fail to offer anything from set-pieces, no matter how many balls are pumped directly on to Willo's bonce. Not only does Mbemba offer something in the opponent's box due to his powerfully agile movement, but he has been known to score the odd spectacular number when he has been tasked with bombing forward from right-back. Chancel's crowning glory as a goalscorer came in the Champions League last season as his two goals sealed a 2-0 win over Galatasaray. As well as strengthening United in defensive areas, he will give them something extra in attack too.