Forge FC announced on Sunday the signing of DR Congo men’s national team goalkeeper Dimitry Bertaud to a multi-year contract.
Bertaud, 27, joins the club after spending his entire professional career with Montpellier HSC in France’s top division. Born in Montpellier, France, he progressed through the club’s academy before making 49 Ligue 1 appearances with the first team between 2017 and 2025, recording 14 clean sheets and logging over 4,000 minutes in France’s top division.
Internationally, Bertaud is a current member of the DR Congo men’s national team, earning his first senior call-up in 2023. In his 15 appearances for the national team, he has played in World Cup qualifiers, Africa Cup of Nations matches, and international friendlies, including an impressive 11-game clean sheet streak. He previously represented France at multiple youth levels, earning 20 caps from U16 through U23 competition.
“Dimitry brings top-level experience and consistency to our goalkeeping group,” said Bobby Smyrniotis, Head Coach & Sporting Director, Forge FC. “He’s competed in Ligue 1 and at the international level, and that experience raises the standard within our squad.”
Current 2026 Forge FC Roster as of February 1:
Goalkeepers: Dino Bontis, Dimitry Bertaud
Defenders: Rezart Rama, Daniel Nimick, Ben Paton, Marko Jevremović, Daniel Krutzen, Antoine Batisse
Midfielders: Keito Lipovschek, Kyle Bekker, Khadim Kane, Zayne Bruno, Noah Jensen
Forwards: Tristan Borges, Hoce Massunda, Brian Wright, Mo Babouli, Nana Ampomah, Ismael Oketokoun, Kevaughn Tavernier