Nelson Khumbeni

Nelson Khumbeni (born 14 October 2002) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for AFC Fylde on loan from League One side Bolton Wanderers.

Nelson Khumbeni
Personal information
Full name Nelson Wilfred Khumbeni
Date of birth (2002-10-14) 14 October 2002
Place of birth Lilongwe, Malawi
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 AFC Fylde
(on loan from Bolton Wanderers)
Number 22
Youth career
2011-21 Norwich City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2022 Norwich City 0 (0)
2022– Bolton Wanderers 0 (0)
2023– → AFC Fylde (loan) 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09:13, 10 October 2023 (UTC)

Career

Khumbeni came through the Norwich City Academy, joining at U9 level. He signed his first professional contract with Norwich City on 7 July 2021, penning a one-year deal.[1] Upon the expiration of his deal, he joined Bolton Wanderers on 16 June 2022, linking up with the newly formed 'B' team.[2]

Khumbeni made his Bolton debut on 9 August 2022 in a 5–1 victory against Salford City in the EFL Cup, coming on in the 83rd minute as a substitute for MJ Williams.[3] On 25 May 2023, he signed a new two-year deal with the option of a further year after captaining the B Team for the season.[4]

In October 2023, Khumbeni joined National League club AFC Fylde on a 28-day loan deal.[5]

Career statistics
As of match played 26 September 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Norwich City U-23s 2019–20[6] — ———1[lower-alpha 1]010
2020–21[7] — ———2[lower-alpha 1]020
Total ———3030
Bolton Wanderers 2022–23[8] League One 0000100010
2023–24[9] 0000001111
Total 0000101121
Career total 0000104151
  1. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

References
  1. "Eight youngsters handed professional deals at City". www.pinkun.com/. 7 July 2021. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
  2. "'B' Team Duo Check In". www.bwfc.co.uk/. 16 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  3. "Report: Wanderers 5 - 1 Salford City". bbc.co.uk/sport. 10 August 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  4. "B Team Announce Retained List". Bolton Wanderers FC. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  5. "Coasters sign Bolton Duo Max Conway & Nelson Khumbeni On Loan". www.afcfylde.co.uk. 7 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
  6. "Games played by Nelson Khumbeni in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  7. "Games played by Nelson Khumbeni in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  8. "Games played by Nelson Khumbeni in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  9. "Games played by Nelson Khumbeni in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 August 2023.


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