Williams Joseph Gabriel Kokolo (born 9 June 2000) is a French professional footballer who plays for Burton Albion as a left back. He also plays on the left wing.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Williams Joseph Gabriel Kokolo[1] | ||
Date of birth | (2000-06-09) 9 June 2000 (age 22) | ||
Place of birth | France | ||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Position(s) | Full-back / Winger | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Burton Albion | ||
Number | 22 | ||
Youth career | |||
0000–2017 | Monaco | ||
2017–2018 | Sunderland | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018–2020 | Sunderland | 0 | (0) |
2018–2019 | → Darlington (loan) | 9 | (0) |
2020–2022 | Middlesbrough | 1 | (0) |
2022– | Burton Albion | 15 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:37, 8 April 2019 (UTC) |
Kokolo signed for Sunderland in July 2017, having left Monaco at the age of 16.[2]
On 6 December 2018, Kokolo signed for National League North side Darlington on a "work experience loan".[3] He made his professional debut two days later, starting and playing the full match in a 2–1 loss to Nuneaton Borough.[4] During his tenure, Kokolo made 3 starts and 6 substitute appearances for the Quakers.[5]
On 11 March 2020, Kokolo signed a two-year contract with local rivals Middlesbrough of the Championship, signing for the Teesside-based club on a free transfer.[6]
On 11 January 2022, Kokolo signed for EFL League One side Burton Albion.[7] He scored his first goal on 12 February 2022 in a 2-2 draw against Cambridge United[8]
Born in France, Kokolo is of Congolese descent.[9]
In August 2022, Kokolo was charged with three counts of rape. As of September 2022[update] Kokolo has yet to enter a formal plea to the charges and has been granted unconditional bail.[10]
Burton Albion F.C. – current squad | |
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