In August 2016, we announced the signing of Neeskens Kebano from KRC Genk for an undisclosed fee.

Born in France, Kebano spent time at the illustrious Clairefontaine academy, where he attracted the attention of Paris Saint-Germain. After some time with ASA Montereau, he joined the French giants' youth setup in the summer of 2006.

After winning numerous trophies during his time in PSG’s academy, he made his first team debut at the age of 18 in 2010/11, and went on to appear in their UEFA Europa League campaign that season.

He spent a brief time on loan at Caen in 2012/13, and then joined Belgian outfit Charleroi at the end of the season on a permanent deal.

It was there where he began to capture his best form and, having scored regularly across his two seasons at the club, joined Genk in the summer of 2015, helping them to a fifth place finish in his solitary campaign with the side.

A French international from Under-17 to Under-20 level, he's since switched his allegiance to the Democratic Republic of Congo, making his debut in October 2014.

A colourful character, Kebano is a popular individual among teammates and fans alike, and has been involved in his fair share of exciting moments since his arrival in SW6.

He has been promoted three times with the Club, starting the 2020 Play-Off Final having been in wonderful form at the end of the season. He scored five times in four matches as the campaign drew to a close, including three free-kicks in as many matches, becoming the first player in the top four divisions to achieve such a feat since Wayne Rooney in 2013.

Marco Silva's appointment at the start of the 2021/22 campaign led to Kebano's most consistent run of games, with the winger playing a key role in our title win, ending the season with nine goals and seven assists to his name.