Samuel Christopher Bastien Binda (born 26 September 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. Born in Belgium, he plays for the DR Congo national team.
Club career Bastien emerged from R.S.C. Anderlecht's youth system. He made his first team debut on 3 December 2014, in the Belgian Cup against K.R.C. Mechelen, replacing Youri Tielemans after 79 minutes, in a 4–1 home win.
On 31 August 2015, Bastien was loaned to Avellino. He made his debut for the Irpinian team on 12 September 2015 against Modena, replacing Mariano Arini after 53 minutes.
On 26 August 2016, Bastien signed with Serie A side A.C. ChievoVerona, who paid a €2.5 million transfer fee to Anderlecht.
On 14 June 2018, Bastien signed with Standard Liège.
On 5 July 2022, he joined Burnley, newly relegated to the EFL Championship, on a three-year contract.
On 15 September 2023, he signed for Süper Lig side Kasımpaşa on a season-long loan deal.
On 21 May 2024, Burnley said the player would be returning once the loan ended.
On 8 August 2024, Bastien moved to Fortuna Sittard in the Netherlands. His contract with Fortuna was mutually terminated on 8 July 2026.
International career Born in Belgium, Bastien is of Congolese descent. He was a youth international for Belgium. However, he decided to represent DR Congo national team. He debuted for his home country in a 2–0 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification win over Madagascar on 7 October 2021.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAnderlecht2014–15Belgian Pro League1010–000020Avellino (loan)2015–16Serie B31200–––312Chievo Verona2016–17Serie A12110–––1312017–18Serie A21110–––221Total 33220–––352Standard Liège2018–19Belgian First Division A23200–60103022019–20Belgian First Division A26400–61–3252020–21Belgian First Division A29450–60–4042021–22Belgian First Division A28120–––301Total1061170–1811013212Burnley2022–23Championship1813031––242Kasımpaşa (loan)2023–24Süper Lig7000–––70Career total 19616130311811023118
International .
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsDR Congo202140202240Total80
Honours Burnley
EFL Championship: 2022–23
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