Christopher Kalongo Explained

Christopher Kalongo
Fullname:	Christopher Tinga Kalongo
Birth Date:	January 7, 2002
Birth Place:	Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Position:	Goalkeeper
Currentclub:	Forge FC
Clubnumber:	29
Youthclubs1:	Milton YSC
Youthclubs2:	Sigma FC
Years1:	2021
Caps1:	10
Goals1:	0
Years2:	2021–
Caps2:	17
Goals2:	0
Pcupdate:	October 22, 2024

Christopher Tinga Kalongo (born January 7, 2002) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper with Forge FC in the Canadian Premier League.

Early life

Kalongo was born in Canada to a South African mother and a Kenyan father.^[1] He played youth soccer with the Milton Youth SC.^[2] He later joined the youth system of Sigma FC.^[3]

Club career

In 2021, Kalongo played in League1 Ontario with Sigma FC.^[4]

In September 2021, he joined Forge FC of the Canadian Premier League on a developmental contract.^[5] In February 2022, he signed a standard contract with Forge.^{[6] [7]} He made his debut on April 10, 2022, against Pacific FC.^[8] He won the CPL title with Forge in 2022.^[9] In March 2023, he re-signed with the club for another season.^[10] In October of the same year, he was a part of the Forge squad that won their fourth league title, following a 2–1 victory over Cavalry FC in the play-off final.^[11] In his first three seasons with the club, he made just three appearances, serving as the backup goalkeeper,^[12] however, after Triston Henry did not return to join the squad for the 2024 season, Kalongo began the 2024 season as the team's starting goalkeeper.^{[13] [14]} He was named the Canadian Premier League Goalkeeper of the Month in April 2024.^{[15] [16]}

Career statistics

Club	Season	League			Playoffs		Domestic Cup		Continental		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Sigma FC	2021	League1 Ontario	10	0	—		—		–		10	0
Forge FC	2021	Canadian Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2022		1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
	2023		2	0	0	0	0	0	–		2	0
	2024		14	0	0	0	4	0	2	0	20	0
	Total		17	0	0	0	4	0	2	0	23	0
Career total			27	0	0	0	4	0	2	0	33	0

Honours

Forge FC

• Canadian Premier League

2022, 2023

Notes and References

1. Web site: Celebrating Black Excellence: Christopher Kalongo. February 23, 2024. Forge FC.
2. Web site: Forge Adds Goalkeeper Chris Kalongo To Developmental Contract. September 11, 2021. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
3. Web site: Forge FC Signs Canadians Jensen and Kalongo. February 15, 2022. Forge FC.
4. Web site: Christopher Kalongo 2021 L1O Stats. League1 Ontario.
5. Web site: Forge FC Sign Kalongo to a Development Goalkeeper Contract. September 11, 2021. Forge FC.
6. Web site: Forge signs Canadians Jensen, Kalongo, adds four others. February 15, 2022. OneSoccer.
7. Web site: Forge FC sign Noah Jensen and Christopher Kalongo. February 15, 2022. Forge FC News. Dale. Lamontagne.
8. Web site: Pacific FC holds on late for opening day win in CPL Final rematch vs. Forge. April 10, 2022. Canadian Premier League. Alexandre. Gangué-Ruzic.
9. Web site: Forge FC re-sign Canadian goalkeeper Christopher Kalongo. Forge FC.
10. Web site: Christopher Kalongo Returns To Forge. March 9, 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
11. Web site: Tierney . Mitchell . October 28, 2023 . Highlights & Analysis: Forge wins 2023 North Star Cup, defeating Cavalry to lift fourth playoff crown (Oct. 28, 2023) . October 29, 2023 . OneSoccer.
12. Web site: Kalongo and Koleilat: Forge FC’s Ultimate Goalkeeping Tandem. Ethan. Hundert. September 11, 2024. Forge FC.
13. Web site: 'I Trust My Ability': Kalongo Enjoying Opportunity To Impress As Forge Starter. April 25, 2024. John. Jacques. Northern Tribune.
14. Web site: Young Canadian goalkeepers Kalongo of Forge FC, Pacific’s Gazdov proving to be among the CPL’s best to start 2024. May 16, 2024. Canadian Premier League. Mitchell. Tierney.
15. Web site: Forge FC’s Chris Kalongo named Allstate CPL Goalkeeper of the Month for April. May 3, 2024. Canadian Premier League.
16. Web site: Christopher Kalongo named CPL Goalkeeper of the Month for April. May 3, 2024. Forge FC.