Breel Embolo was born on 14 February 1997 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, and is a forward currently playing for Atlanta United FC and the Switzerland national team. Moving to Switzerland as a child, he rose through FC Basel's youth system, making his professional debut in March 2014 and winning the Swiss Super League in his first three seasons. In 2016, he transferred to Schalke 04 for a reported €20 million, but a severe ankle injury sidelined him for nearly a year; he later played for Borussia Mönchengladbach and AS Monaco. Since his international debut in 2015, Embolo has earned over 90 caps, representing Switzerland at the Euro 2016, 2020, and 2024 tournaments, as well as the 2018, 2022, and 2026 FIFA World Cups. Known for his physical strength and clinical finishing, he has also scored notable hat-tricks for Basel and remains a key player for both club and country.