Kevin Vangu Phambu Bukusu (born 27 February 2001) is a German professional footballer who plays as a defender for Regionalliga Nord club VfB Lübeck.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kevin Vangu Phambu Bukusu | ||
| Date of birth | 27 February 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Aachen, Germany | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | VfB Lübeck | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2010 | Alemannia Aachen | ||
| 2010–2014 | Westwacht Aachen | ||
| 2014–2020 | Bayer Leverkusen | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2022 | NEC | 17 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | → Helmond Sport (loan) | 13 | (0) |
| 2022–2024 | Wolfsberger AC II | 9 | (0) |
| 2022–2024 | Wolfsberger AC | 8 | (0) |
| 2024 | Žalgiris | 0 | (0) |
| 2024– | VfB Lübeck | 4 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2016–2017 | Germany U16 | 3 | (1) |
| 2017–2018 | Germany U17 | 9 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 September 2024 | |||
Club career
editBukusu have played youth football for several clubs, including Bayer Leverkusen. On 17 July 2020, Eerste Divisie club NEC Nijmegen announced the signing of Bukusu on a two-year deal.[2] He made his professional debut on 3 October 2020 in a 6–0 league win against FC Eindhoven.[3] On 30 August 2021, he joined Helmond Sport on a season-long loan.[4]
On 1 September 2022, Bukusu joined Austrian club Wolfsberger AC on a free transfer.[5]
On 2 February 2024, Bukusu moved to Žalgiris in Lithuania.[6]
International career
editBorn in Germany, Bukusu is of Angolan descent.[7] He is a former German youth international. He was part of Germany U17 team for the 2018 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[8]
In August 2021, Bukusu was called up to Angola national team for 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Egypt and Libya.[9]
Personal life
editBukusu's elder brother Herdi is also a professional footballer.[10]
References
edit- ^ Kevin Bukusu at Soccerway
- ^ "N.E.C. haalt met Kevin Bukusu volgende aanwinst in huis". Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ "NEC vs. Eindhoven - 3 October 2020". Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ "Kevin Bukusu op huurbasis naar Helmond Sport" (in Dutch). Helmond Sport. 30 August 2021. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ "Zwei Neuzugänge am Deadline-Day" (in German). 1 September 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
- ^ "PAPILDYS GYNĖJAS IŠ VOKIETIJOS" [A DEFENDER FROM GERMANY WILL BE ADDED] (in Lithuanian). Žalgiris. 2 February 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ "Helmond Sport hires NEC player Kevin Bukusu: defender immediately on the road with Angola | Helmond Sports". 30 August 2021.
- ^ "DAS IST DER KADER FÜR DIE U 17-EM". Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ "Bukusu opgeroepen voor nationale selectie Angola". 23 August 2021. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
- ^ "Broer van Bukusu mogelijk ook naar NEC". 17 July 2020. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
External links
edit- Kevin Bukusu at WorldFootball.net
- Kevin Bukusu at DFB (also available in German)
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