Gbato Seloh Samuel (born 1 August 2006) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a forward for FC Seoul.
Early life.
Samuel was born on 1 August 2006 in Seoul, South Korea to Ivorian parents. Growing up, he regarded Ivory Coast international Didier Drogba as his football idol and attended Osan Middle School in South Korea and Osan High School in South Korea, helping their football team win the league title.
Career.
As a youth player, joined South Korean the youth academy of South Korean side FC Seoul and played for the club's under-15 team before being promoted to their under-18 team in 2022. Ahead of the 2025 season, he started his senior career with them as their first homegrown foreign player.
Style of play.
Samuel plays as a forward and is left-footed. South Korean news website "Insight" wrote in 2025 that he " has been in the spotlight since his youth for his outstanding athletic ability and explosive speed".