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Muamba was chosen as a Klabu brand ambassador and presented new uniforms in a clubhouse of the foundation, supporting their latest collection which featured global sportswear branding and labeling manufacturer, Avery Dennison, as a new front of shirt partner.
A new two-year partnership with Vertu Motors who will sponsor the PFA Vertu Motors Fans Player of the Month Award across the next two seasons.
Fabrice Muamba was the special guest speaker at the first Stoke City Business Club event of the season, sharing his inspiring life story.
Fabrice Muamba joined the 'Re-Starting 11', a team formed by Sky Bet and British Heart Foundation, emphasizing that #EveryMinuteMatters in heart health awareness.
Fabrice is an ambassador for the Arrhythmia Alliance's Hearts and Goals campaign, dedicated to raising awareness of heart conditions and treatment.
Fabrice Muamba backed the World Heart Day campaign to save lives, sharing his gratitude for his own life and advocating for heart health awareness.
Fabrice Muamba, a sudden cardiac arrest survivor, endorsed UK Coaching's campaign, stressing to coaches that they have the ability to save a life.
Fabrice Ndala Muamba, born on April 6, 1988, in Kinshasa, Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo), moved to England at age 11, where he quickly adapted, achieving 10 GCSEs and A-levels in English, French, and mathematics. He began his football journey in Arsenal’s youth academy in 2002, signing his first professional contract in October 2005. He made his first-team debut for Arsenal in the League Cup against Sunderland, followed by another appearance against Reading in the same competition, contributing to a 3-0 victory before moving on to seek more playing time.
In August 2006, Muamba joined Birmingham City on a season-long loan, where his energetic midfield play quickly established him as a regular starter. His performance earned him the club’s Young Player of the Season award, and his move was made permanent in May 2007. He made 71 appearances for Birmingham City, scoring 2 goals, before transferring to Bolton Wanderers in June 2008 for £5 million. At Bolton, Muamba continued to be a key player, making over 100 league appearances and signing a new four-year contract in August 2010. His career took a significant turn on March 17, 2012, when he suffered a cardiac arrest during an FA Cup match against Tottenham Hotspur. His heart stopped for 78 minutes, and after a remarkable recovery, he announced his retirement from professional football in August 2012, at the age of 24, on medical advice.
Following his retirement, Muamba pursued a degree in sports journalism from Staffordshire University, graduating with honours in July 2015. He also embarked on a coaching career, taking sessions at Liverpool’s academy in 2015 and later obtaining his UEFA B and A Licences at Manchester City and Stoke City, respectively. He coached Rochdale’s under-16 side in 2018 and returned to Bolton Wanderers in 2022 as an under-15s coach. In March 2024, he took on a coaching role with the Burnley academy while also serving as a Player Services Executive for the PFA. Muamba is dedicated to raising awareness about heart conditions and treatment, actively participating in campaigns and sharing his story as an inspirational speaker.
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