Joseph Essien Mbong (born 15 July 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a wing-back for Israeli club Ironi Kiryat Shmona, on loan from Maltese side Ħamrun Spartans. Born in Nigeria, he represents the Maltese national team.
![]() Mbong playing for Malta in 2021 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Joseph Essien Mbong | ||
Date of birth | (1997-07-15) 15 July 1997 (age 25) | ||
Place of birth | Lagos, Nigeria | ||
Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
Position(s) | Wing-back | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Ħamrun Spartans | ||
Number | 7 | ||
Youth career | |||
0000–2014 | Hibernians | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2014–2020 | Hibernians | 108 | (5) |
2017 | → Inter Zaprešić (loan) | 0 | (0) |
2020– | Ħamrun Spartans | 48 | (10) |
2022– | → Ironi Kiryat Shmona (loan) | 4 | (0) |
National team‡ | |||
2014 | Malta U17 | 4 | (1) |
2014–2015 | Malta U19 | 6 | (0) |
2015–2016 | Malta U21 | 14 | (1) |
2018– | Malta | 40 | (2) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 May 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13 June 2022 |
Mbong is of Nigerian descent. His father Essien Mbong was also a footballer and spent most of his career with Hibernians. He is the older brother of fellow Maltese international Paul Mbong and Siggiewi forward Emmanuel Mbong.[1][2]
Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona F.C. – current squad | |
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