Nelson Felix Balongo Lissondja Vha (born 15 April 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for RFC Seraing.[3] Born in Belgium, he represented the DR Congo at youth level.

Nelson Balongo
Personal information
Full name Nelson Felix Balongo Lissondja Vha
Date of birth (1999-04-15) 15 April 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth Tongeren, Belgium
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
RFC Seraing
Number 37
Youth career
0000–2013 Standard Liège[1]
2013–2017 Sint-Truidense[1]
2017–2018 Boavista[2]
2018–2019 Sint-Truidense[1]
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2022 Sint-Truidense 24 (2)
2022–2023 ŁKS Łódź 23 (0)
2023 ŁKS Łódź II 16 (2)
2024– RFC Seraing 8 (0)
International career
2018 DR Congo U20 2 (0)
2019 DR Congo U23 2 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 April 2024

Club career

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On 24 June 2022, it was announced he would join Polish I liga club ŁKS Łódź on a three-year deal.[4] On 15 December 2023, his contract was terminated by mutual consent.[5]

On 1 February 2024, Balongo joined Challenger Pro League side RFC Seraing.[6]

International career

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Born in Belgium, Balongo is of Congolese descent.[7] He has represented the DR Congo U20, and the DR Congo U23s.[8]

Honours

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ŁKS Łódź

ŁKS Łódź II

References

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  1. ^ a b c DRIE NIEUWE KANARIES OP TRANSFER DEADLINE DAY!, stvv.com, 31 August 2018
  2. ^ Nelson Balongo signe à Boavista, lameuse.sudinfo.be, 6 September 2017
  3. ^ Nelson Balongo at Soccerway
  4. ^ "Nelson Balongo w ŁKS" (in Polish). ŁKS Łódź. 24 June 2022.
  5. ^ "Nelson Balongo odchodzi z ŁKS-u". 90minut.pl (in Polish). 15 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
  6. ^ "BIENVENUE NELSON BALONGO" (in French). RFC Seraing. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  7. ^ "Kersverse spits Balongo: "Ik ben een saaie piet geworden"". www.hbvl.be.
  8. ^ "Neloson Balongo : Je suis amoureux du Congo". LEOPARD LEADER FOOT. 3 May 2020.
  9. ^ "Mistrzowie pierwszej ligi po raz drugi" (in Polish). ŁKS Łódź. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  10. ^ "Rezerwy ŁKS-u w II lidze". 90minut.pl (in Polish). 17 June 2023.