Cameroonian international Bryan Mbeumo was a pivotal figure in Brentford’s 2024-25 Premier League campaign, and his exceptional contributions were celebrated at the London club’s annual end-of-season awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 20.
Mbeumo’s spectacular strike against Tottenham was crowned “Goal of the Season,” adding another accolade to what has been the most accomplished season of the 25-year-old striker’s career.
Mbeumo concluded the Premier League season with an impressive 19 goals and seven assists in 36 matches, setting a new club record for goal contributions in a single season with 26, surpassing former teammate Ivan Toney’s mark of 24. His consistent attacking prowess was once again on display this past Sunday against Fulham, where he netted an unstoppable shot in the 22nd minute, bringing his tally to 19 goals despite a 3-2 defeat. This performance further cemented his role as the Bees’ primary attacking force.
Beyond his individual statistics, Mbeumo’s impact at Brentford is profound. He is now the club’s third-highest goalscorer in all competitions with 69 goals. In the Premier League’s all-time leading scorer rankings, he finished an impressive fifth, a remarkable achievement for a player outside of the traditional “Big Six” clubs.
A memorable goal and promising future
The highlight of Tuesday’s ceremony was the recognition of his “legendary” goal against Tottenham. It was a blistering volley, scored in under 30 seconds from a pinpoint cross by Keane Lewis-Potter, a moment that captivated fans and pundits alike.
“It was a superb cross from Keane and a superb goal. I told my friends to be ready because we were going to score early. And I did it,” Mbeumo shared as he accepted his trophy on stage at the Richmond Theatre.
Mbeumo joined Brentford in 2019 from ESTAC Troyes, when the club was still in the Championship. He has since been instrumental in their rise to the Premier League, establishing himself as a key player in Thomas Frank’s tactical system. His market value has now surpassed €50 million, fueling rumors of a potential move to more prestigious Premier League clubs.
On the international stage, Mbeumo, who earned his first cap for Cameroon in 2022, currently boasts 6 goals in 22 appearances for the Indomitable Lions. After sustaining an injury during the last Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire, he is expected to be a leading attacking figure for Cameroon at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. With his consistent performances, attacking leadership, and impressive resilience, Bryan Mbeumo has undoubtedly reached a new level this season, signaling his readiness for the highest echelons of football.
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