Bright Arrey-Mbi, born on 26 March 2003, is a German footballer who staunchly executes his craft as a central defender for SC Braga. Standing at 6ft 2in (1.88m) and weighing in at 12st 8lb (80kg), Arrey-Mbi, adorned with the jersey number 26, has etched his mark on the football field. Owing to his dedication to the beautiful game, the defender has also earned praise while representing the Germany U21 national team.
As of the present, Arrey-Mbi's market value orbits around £5m, according to Transfermarkt.
The central defender initiated a significant shift in his career in July 2019, transferring from the highly-esteemed Chelsea Premier League club over to the blooming talents of Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga. However, the trend of transfers continued unabated for Arrey-Mbi. In January 2022, he was loaned out from Bayern Munich to Cologne, both situated in Germany's powerful Bundesliga. A few months later, in August 2022, Arrey-Mbi was once again on the run, moving over to Hannover 96, also in Germany, but at this time within the 2. Bundesliga, on loan. His talents and commitment on the pitch were on full display during the two seasons at Hannover 96, making 15 first team appearances in league matches during the 2022-2023 season, followed by a staggering 32 appearances in the 2023-2024 season.
In July 2023, Hannover 96 officially embraced Arrey-Mbi by releasing him from his loan and affirming his status as a member of their team. However, shortly after in July 2024, the talented defender transferred yet again, this time to SC Braga in the Liga Portugal, potentially finding a home that he could fully resonate with for around £5.3m. His performances for SC Braga have been commendable with 15 first team appearances in league matches during the 2024-2025 season and two first team appearances in the ongoing 2025-2026 season.
On an international level, Arrey-Mbi has participated in UEFA U21 Qualifiers 2025 for Germany U21, making five starts and one appearance as a substitute. He continued his prolific career by engaging in the Europa League Qualifiers 2025-2026 for SC Braga, where he made two starts and one substitute appearance.
Despite his nomadic professional journey, Arrey-Mbi has demonstrated a high degree of adaptability coupled with a strong sense of commitment to his teams, mirroring the spirit of football in its purest form.
