🔥 Trending Who is Willy Kambwala?

Willy Kambwala is a professional football player known for his role as a defender, primarily as a centre-back ²⁶. He has gained recognition for his speed and leadership qualities ⁵.

Early Life and Background

Willy Kambwala Ndengushi was born on August 25, 2004, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo ²⁶. He is 1.92 meters (approximately 6 feet 3 inches) tall and plays with his right foot ².

Club Career

Kambwala began his professional career in youth academies. He notably joined Manchester United's youth setup and is one of the youth academy graduates to have made his Premier League debut for the club under manager Erik ten Hag ⁵.

As of July 15, 2024, Kambwala joined Villarreal CF ². His contract with Villarreal is set to expire on June 30, 2029 ². His current market value is estimated at €3.00 million ⁶.

International Career

Kambwala holds dual citizenship, being eligible to represent both France and the Democratic Republic of the Congo ². He has previously been called up to play for the French under-16 national team ¹. In June 2025, he made the decision to play for the DR Congo national team ¹.