Christopher Ibayi (born 18 July 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Moroccan club MAS. Born in France, he plays for the Congo national team.
Early life
Ibayi was born in 1995 in France. He is the son of former footballer Edmond Ibayi.
Career In 2022, Ibayi signed for French side Rouen. In 2024, he signed for French side Ajaccio.
On 25 January 2025, Ibayi joined Thun in Switzerland on a two-and-a-half-year contract. He helped Thun win the 2024–25 Swiss Challenge League, and the following season their first ever first division title, the 2025–26 Swiss Super League.
Style of play Ibayi mainly operates as a striker. He has been known for his defensive involvement.
Personal life Ibayi is a native of Porto-Vecchio, France and is of Congolese descent. He is a Christian.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupEuropeTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBastia B2012–13CFA 200——002013–14CFA 270——702014–15CFA 2164——164Total234——234Bastia2014–15Ligue 10010—10Tours B2015–16CFA 2112——112Lucciana2017–18Championnat National 318600—186Granville2018–19Championnat National 2221100—22112019–20Championnat National 217631—207Total391731—4218Trélissac2020–21Championnat National 23010—40Versailles2021–22Championnat National 2241096—3115Rouen2022–23Championnat National 2 282200—28222023–24Championnat National15822—158Total433022—4330Ajaccio2023–24Ligue 217600—1762024–25Ligue 219200—132Total36800—368Thun2024–25Swiss Challenge League16300—1632025–26Swiss Super League291010—3010Total451310—4613Career total24287179—25996
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsCongo202442Total42
Scores and results list Congo's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Ibayi goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Christopher IbayiNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1Juba Stadium, Juba, South Sudan1–02–32025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification22–1
Honours Thun Swiss Super League: 2025–26 Swiss Challenge League: 2024–25
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