Kevin Vangu Phambu Bukusu (born 27 February 2001) is a German professional footballer who plays as a defender for Austrian Bundesliga club Wolfsberger AC.[1]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Kevin Vangu Phambu Bukusu | ||
Date of birth | (2001-02-27) 27 February 2001 (age 21) | ||
Place of birth | Aachen, Germany | ||
Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Wolfsberger AC | ||
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– | Wolfsberger AC | 0 | (0) |
National team | |||
2016–2017 | Germany U16 | 3 | (1) |
2017–2018 | Germany U17 | 9 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 September 2022 |
Bukusu 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]
Born in Germany, Bukusu is of Angolan descent.[6] He is a former German youth international. He was part of Germany U17 team for the 2018 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[7]
In August 2021, Bukusu was called up to Angola national team for 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Egypt and Libya.[8]
Bukusu's elder brother Herdi is also a professional footballer.[9]
Wolfsberger AC – current squad | |
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