Emmanuel Longelo

Emmanuel Longelo Mbule (born 27 December 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left back for West Ham United.

Emmanuel Longelo
Personal information
Full name Emmanuel Longelo Mbule[1]
Date of birth (2000-12-27) 27 December 2000
Position(s) Left back
Wing-back
Left winger
Club information
Current team
West Ham United
Number 56
Youth career
0000–2020 West Ham United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– West Ham United 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:55, 22 September 2020 (UTC)

Club career

Longelo started playing Sunday league football as a nine-year old for Euro Dagenham. He joined West Ham United’s under-10 side playing as a midfielder and scored five goals on his debut, against Chelsea. Due to his pace he was moved to play as a striker. Playing for West Ham’s under-23 team, Longelo played as a left-back.[2] On 21 September 2020, Longelo made his debut for West Ham in a 5–1 EFL Cup win against Hull City.[3]

Personal life

Born in England, Longelo is of Congolese descent. Longelo's older brother, Rosaire, played alongside him at West Ham, before joining Newcastle United.[4]

Career statistics

Club

As of 22 September 2020.[5]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
West Ham United U23 2018–19 2[lower-alpha 1]020
2019–20 2[lower-alpha 1]020
2020–21 1[lower-alpha 1]010
Total 0000005050
West Ham United 2020–21 Premier League 0000100010
Career total 0000105060
Notes
  1. Appearances in the EFL Trophy

References

  1. "2020/21 Premier League squads confirmed". Premier League. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  2. "Emmanuel Longelo: West Ham United debut is a dream come true". West Ham United F.C. 24 September 2020. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  3. Thomas, Roshane. "From forward to left back, academy star Longelo is one West Ham fans should watch out for". The Athletic.
  4. Emmanuel Longelo at Soccerway
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