Georges Mukumbilwa
Georges Mukumbilwa (born September 23, 1999) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays for Vancouver Whitecaps FC as a midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | September 23, 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Kalima, Democratic Republic of Congo | ||
| Playing position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | ||
| Number | 56 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Portage Soccer Club | |||
| 2014–2019 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019– | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 1 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 2017 | Canada U18 | 1 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:20, 7 October 2019 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Early life
Mukumbilwa was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo but grew up in a refugee camp in Rwanda.[1] He began his career with Portage FC before joining the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Academy.[2]
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Mukumbilwa signed as a homegrown player for the Whitecaps and made pre-season appearances in August 2019.[3] On October 6, 2019, Mukumbilwa made his first MLS appearance with for Vancouver Whitecaps FC, coming on as a substitute in the 80th minute of a 1–0 defeat to Real Salt Lake.[4]
References
- https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/08/23/georges-mukumbilwa-signs-homegrown-player-deal-vancouver-whitecaps-fc-0
- "Georges Mukumbilwa | Vancouver Whitecaps FC".
- https://www.whitecapsfc.com/post/2019/08/23/hard-work-pays-mukumbilwa-takes-inspiration-bair-davies-and-mom
- "Dismal Vancouver Whitecaps season ends with 1-0 loss to Real Salt Lake". AirdrieToday.com.
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