Wilfried Moimbé

  • Years with Minnesota United: 2019 (Joined July 2019)
  • Position: Defender (left-back)
  • Nationality: French
  • Acquisition: Signed by Minnesota United FC from AS Nancy-Lorraine (France) in July 2019, occupying an international spot.

Wilfried Moimbé is a veteran French fullback who was brought in mid-season during Minnesota United’s breakthrough 2019 campaign to provide experienced depth and competition at the left-back position, primarily behind rookie starter Chase Gasper.

Key stats with Minnesota United (MNUFC):

  • MLS regular season appearances: 4 (4 starts)
  • Minutes played: 336
  • Total club appearances (all competitions): 4
  • Departure: Minnesota United declined his contract option at the end of the 2019 season.

Memorable moments and honors (Overall career):

  • Extensive European career: Played over 200 matches in France’s Ligue 2 and had stints in Ligue 1 with Nantes and Bordeaux.
  • UEFA Cup goal: Scored the winning goal in the final group stage of the 2007–08 UEFA Cup for FC Girondins de Bordeaux against Panionios in a historic late appearance.
  • English experience: Played 11 matches for Oldham Athletic in England’s League One in 2018.
  • Background: Is a product of the respected Bordeaux youth academy.

Where is he now?:

  • Wilfried Moimbé is currently an active Defender for Chambray Football Club in France, a non-professional or lower-tier club that he joined in July 2025.
  • Prior to this, he had a multi-year spell with Ouest Tourangeau in the Championnat National 3 (fifth tier of French football).