# Micah Mbick
**Micah Mbick** (Micah Lionel Mbick, born 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker, primarily a center-forward, for Charlton Athletic of the [EFL Championship](https://www.edgepedia.org/efl-championship).[1](https://theanalyst.com/players/2148/micah-mbick) • [2](https://www.transfermarkt.us/micah-mbick/profil/spieler/1203715) A product of the Charlton academy, he scored on his first-team debut in the [FA Cup](https://www.edgepedia.org/fa-cup) in November 2023, was a substitute in the 2025 League One play-off final win, and spent the 2025-26 season on loan at Colchester United, where he scored seven League Two goals.[3](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cvgngl2y2q9o) • [4](https://theanalyst.com/players/2148/micah-mbick/career)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name / born | Micah Lionel Mbick, 2006, London, England[1](https://theanalyst.com/players/2148/micah-mbick) • [2](https://www.transfermarkt.us/micah-mbick/profil/spieler/1203715) |
| Position | Centre-forward / attacker; right-footed, about 1.85 m tall[2](https://www.transfermarkt.us/micah-mbick/profil/spieler/1203715) • [5](https://targetscouting.com/2025/06/18/micah-mbick-charlton-athletic-scout-report/) |
| Youth career | Joined Charlton Athletic's academy at under-10 level[3](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cvgngl2y2q9o) |
| Senior debut | November 2023, FA Cup first round, scoring on debut; 11 Charlton appearances in total by 2025[3](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cvgngl2y2q9o) |
| 2025-26 loan | Colchester United, 22 League Two appearances, 7 goals, 2 assists[4](https://theanalyst.com/players/2148/micah-mbick/career) |
| International | England U20, 1 cap in November 2025[6](https://www.fotmob.com/players/1581073/micah-mbick) |
| Contract | Charlton Athletic, expires 30 June 2028[6](https://www.fotmob.com/players/1581073/micah-mbick) |
## Early career and Charlton breakthrough
Mbick joined Charlton Athletic's academy at under-10 level and rose through the age groups with a strong scoring record, including goals on his debut for the under-18s, the under-21s, and the first team.[3](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cvgngl2y2q9o) • [5](https://targetscouting.com/2025/06/18/micah-mbick-charlton-athletic-scout-report/) His senior debut came in November 2023 in the FA Cup first round, and he scored in that match; it was the first of 11 first-team appearances for the club.[3](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cvgngl2y2q9o)
His early first-team involvement was almost entirely as a substitute. Opta's career record shows 2 League One appearances in 2023-24 and 5 in 2024-25, all from the bench, plus cup appearances in the FA Cup and [EFL Trophy](https://www.edgepedia.org/efl-trophy).[4](https://theanalyst.com/players/2148/micah-mbick/career) He came on during the League One play-off final at Wembley in May 2025 as Charlton beat their opponent and won promotion to the Championship.[3](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cvgngl2y2q9o) Shortly afterwards he signed a new three-year contract at The Valley, with a club option for a fourth year reported later.[3](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cvgngl2y2q9o)
## Loan to Colchester United
On 1 September 2025, Colchester United signed the 18-year-old on loan for the rest of the 2025-26 season.[3](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cvgngl2y2q9o) He debuted on 6 September 2025 against Crewe Alexandra at home in a 1-1 draw, aged 18 years and 302 days, and scored his first [Colchester](https://www.edgepedia.org/colchester) goal on 20 September against Bristol Rovers.[7](https://www.coludata.co.uk/players/micah-mbick)
The loan became his breakout spell. Across League Two he made 22 appearances, playing 1,473 minutes, scoring 7 goals with 2 assists, and added goals in the FA Cup and EFL Trophy.[4](https://theanalyst.com/players/2148/micah-mbick/career) A knee injury cut the season short, sidelining him for the end of Colchester's League Two campaign; his final match came on 7 March 2026 against Newport County.[8](https://laxscouting.substack.com/p/micah-mbick-quick-fire-scouting-report) • [7](https://www.coludata.co.uk/players/micah-mbick) He returned to Charlton at the end of the loan on 31 May 2026.[9](https://www.sofascore.com/football/player/micah-mbick/1606826)
## Playing style
Scouting reports describe Mbick as a physical, right-footed center-forward of about 1.85 m with strong upper-body strength, hold-up play, and aggressive off-the-ball movement, who can drop deep or run the channels to stretch defenses.[5](https://targetscouting.com/2025/06/18/micah-mbick-charlton-athletic-scout-report/) • [8](https://laxscouting.substack.com/p/micah-mbick-quick-fire-scouting-report) During the Colchester loan he attempted 2.69 dribbles per 90, winning 62% of them, and won 1.23 fouls per 90, figures that point to a forward comfortable carrying the ball at defenders rather than only occupying the penalty area.[8](https://laxscouting.substack.com/p/micah-mbick-quick-fire-scouting-report)
The same reports identify clear development areas. His first touch, passing range, and finishing consistency lag behind his physicality and movement; his through balls are often overhit, and despite his height he won only 29.2% of the 7.29 aerial duels he attempted per 90, with mistimed jumps a recurring issue.[5](https://targetscouting.com/2025/06/18/micah-mbick-charlton-athletic-scout-report/) • [8](https://laxscouting.substack.com/p/micah-mbick-quick-fire-scouting-report) His 18.1% goal conversion rate at Colchester was assessed as likely unsustainable over a longer period.[8](https://laxscouting.substack.com/p/micah-mbick-quick-fire-scouting-report)
## International eligibility and recognition
Mbick holds English and Cameroonian citizenship and is also eligible to represent France.[2](https://www.transfermarkt.us/micah-mbick/profil/spieler/1203715) He has represented England at under-20 level, earning one cap in November 2025.[6](https://www.fotmob.com/players/1581073/micah-mbick)
## Return to Charlton
Mbick rejoined Charlton in July 2026 after the Colchester loan.[1](https://theanalyst.com/players/2148/micah-mbick) In the 2026-27 Championship season he made 7 appearances totalling 144 minutes, starting once and coming off the bench six times, without scoring a league goal; his one start was a full 90 minutes in an [EFL Cup](https://www.edgepedia.org/efl-cup) tie against Tottenham Hotspur.[1](https://theanalyst.com/players/2148/micah-mbick) • [6](https://www.fotmob.com/players/1581073/micah-mbick) His contract runs to 30 June 2028.[6](https://www.fotmob.com/players/1581073/micah-mbick)
## References
1. [Micah Mbick, Opta Analyst](https://theanalyst.com/players/2148/micah-mbick)
2. [Micah Mbick, Player profile, Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.us/micah-mbick/profil/spieler/1203715)
3. [Colchester sign Charlton striker Mbick on loan, BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cvgngl2y2q9o)
4. [Micah Mbick Career History, Opta Analyst](https://theanalyst.com/players/2148/micah-mbick/career)
5. [Micah Mbick (Charlton Athletic) Scout Report, Target Scouting](https://targetscouting.com/2025/06/18/micah-mbick-charlton-athletic-scout-report/)
6. [Micah Mbick, FotMob](https://www.fotmob.com/players/1581073/micah-mbick)
7. [Micah Mbick, COLUDATA (Colchester United archive)](https://www.coludata.co.uk/players/micah-mbick)
8. [Micah Mbick Quick Fire Scouting Report, LAX Scouting](https://laxscouting.substack.com/p/micah-mbick-quick-fire-scouting-report)
9. [Micah Mbick, Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/football/player/micah-mbick/1606826)
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