Kevin Bukusu

Kevin Vangu Phambu Bukusu (born 27 February 2001) is a German professional footballer who plays as a defender for Dutch club Helmond Sport on loan from NEC Nijmegen.[1]

Kevin Bukusu
Personal information
Full name Kevin Vangu Phambu Bukusu
Date of birth (2001-02-27) 27 February 2001
Place of birth Aachen, Germany
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
Helmond Sport
Number 14
Youth career
2008–2010 Alemannia Aachen
2010–2014 Westwacht Aachen
2014–2020 Bayer Leverkusen
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– NEC 17 (0)
2021–Helmond Sport (loan) 6 (0)
National team
2016–2017 Germany U16 3 (1)
2017–2018 Germany U17 9 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19 November 2021

Club career

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]

International career

Born in Germany, Bukusu is of Angolan descent.[5] He is a former German youth international. He was part of under-17 team squad at 2018 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[6]

Personal life

Bukusu's elder brother Herdi is also a professional footballer.[7]

References


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