Francisco Mwepu
Francisco Mwepu (born 29 February 2000) is a Zambian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish club Atlético Sanluqueño CF, on loan from Cádiz CF.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Francisco Mwepu | ||
| Date of birth | 29 February 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Chambishi, Zambia | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Sanluqueño (on loan from Cádiz) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –2020 | Kafue Celtic | ||
| 2020 | → Red Arrows (loan) | ||
| 2020–2022 | Sturm Graz II | 8 | (1) |
| 2020–2022 | Sturm Graz | 8 | (0) |
| 2022– | Cádiz B | 28 | (7) |
| 2023– | Cádiz | 1 | (0) |
| 2023– | → Sanluqueño (loan) | 4 | (6) |
| International career | |||
| 2020 | Zambia | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 May 2023 | |||
Career
In 2018, Mwepu trialed for Red Bull Salzburg.[2] In 2020, he signed for Austrian Bundesliga club Sturm Graz.[3][4]
On 15 September 2022, Mwepu signed for La Liga side Cádiz CF and was initially assigned to the reserves in Segunda Federación.[5] He made his first team debut on 24 May 2023, replacing Théo Bongonda in a 2–0 away loss to Villarreal CF.
On 29 June 2023, Mwepu renewed his contract with Cádiz until 2026,[6] and was loaned to Primera Federación side Atlético Sanluqueño CF on 11 August.[7]
Career statistics
- As of 28 April 2021[8]
| Club | Season | League | Austrian Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Sturm Graz | 2020–21 | Austrian Bundesliga | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 8 | 0 | |
| Career total | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||
Personal life
His older brother, Enock, was a professional footballer before retiring due to health issues and played for Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League.[9]
References
- SK Sturm | Im Geburtstalk: Francisco Mwepu Archived 22 April 2022 at the Wayback Machine sksturm.at
- RANCISCO MWEPU GOES FOR TRIALS AT RED BULL facebook.com
- "Francisco's move to Austria is big – Enoch". diggers.news.
- "Kawanu happy with Daka as Francisco completes move". daily-mail.co.zm.
- "Francisco Mwepu joins Cadiz CF". ZamFoot. 15 September 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- "Mwepu renueva hasta 2026" [Mwepu renews until 2026] (in Spanish). Cádiz CF. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- "Acuerdo con el Atlético Sanluqueño para la cesión de Francisco Mwepu hasta final de temporada" [Agreement with Atlético Sanluqueño for the loan of Francisco Mwepu until the end of the season] (in Spanish). Cádiz CF. 11 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- Francisco Mwepu at Soccerway
- "Enock Mwepu: A natural leader inspired by tragedy, faith and family values". theathletic.com.