Samuel Essende has made a remarkable start to the Swiss season, scoring four goals in his opening two appearances and emerging as the key attacking threat for his Bernese side.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo striker continued his impressive early form with a commanding performance that earned him a perfect 10/10 rating. His display underlined his growing influence in the attacking play of his team and confirmed that he has begun the campaign in outstanding condition.
Essende had already scored twice against FC Sion last weekend. That brace was followed by another highly effective showing, taking his tally to four goals from just two matches.
The figures underline the strength of his opening to the campaign. Essende has needed only two games to establish himself as the leading force in his side’s attack, while his performances have also suggested that he is operating with confidence both physically and technically.
After a difficult period in which consistency can often be a challenge for attacking players, the striker appears to have moved to another level. His sharpness in front of goal, combined with his contribution to his team’s attacking movement, has made him one of the early standout performers in Switzerland.
Essende’s form is particularly timely for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. With the start of the qualifying campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations approaching, his latest performances provide an encouraging indication of his readiness for international duty.
His scoring instinct has returned at an ideal moment for national team manager Sebastien Desabre. The striker is offering the coach a reliable and dangerous option in the final third, while his confidence in front of goal makes him an important asset for the Leopards.
The perfect rating awarded for his latest performance reflects more than simply his finishing. It also points to the broader role Essende is playing in the attacking structure of his team. His influence has been central to the way the Bernese side has begun the season, and his early contribution has placed him firmly among the players attracting attention in the Swiss campaign.
For the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the timing could hardly be better. The Leopards will soon turn their focus to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, and Essende’s current form gives Desabre another reason for optimism.
With four goals already recorded in two matches, Essende has sent a strong message ahead of the international fixtures. If he can maintain this level of performance, he will head into the qualifiers as one of the most prominent attacking weapons available to the national team.