Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka

Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka (born 21 February 2000) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Sunderland. He is able to play as a winger or striker.

Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka

Personal information
Date of birth	21 February 2000
Place of birth	Knivsta, Sweden
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Club information
Current team	Sunderland
Number	31
Youth career
0000–2016	IK Sirius
2016–2018	Sunderland
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018–	Sunderland	8	(1)
National team^‡
2017–2018	Sweden U19	10	(3)
2019–	Sweden U21	7	(2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 30 July 2020 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 19 November 2019

Club career

Mbunga-Kimpioka signed for Sunderland from Swedish side IK Sirius as an academy player on 1 July 2016. He made his first team debut for Sunderland as a substitute in an EFL Trophy tie against Stoke City U21s on 4 September 2018.[1] He made his league debut on 2 October 2018 in an EFL League One match against Peterborough United,[2] coming on in the 92nd minute for Jerome Sinclair.[3] He scored just 123 seconds into his third appearance; an EFL Trophy victory over Carlisle United on 10 October 2018.[4] Kimpioka scored his first league goal on 23 November 2019, a 90th-minute equaliser, in a 1–1 home draw against Coventry.[5]After a brief period away from the club, Kimpioka agreed a new 1 year-deal with an option of a further year.

Personal life

Born in Sweden, Mbunga-Kimpioka is of Congolese descent.[6]

References

1. "Sunderland 0 Stoke City U21 0". Sky Sports. 4 September 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
2. Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka at Soccerway
3. "Sunderland vs Peterborough". BBC Sport. 2 October 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
4. "Sunderland v Carlisle". Chronicle Live. 10 October 2018.
5. "Sunderland 1-1 Coventry City". 2019-11-23. Retrieved 2019-11-23.
6. "Benjamin Mbunga Kimpioka". sport.de.