Dexter Lembikisa Explained

Dexter Lembikisa
Full Name:Dexter Joeng Woo Lembikisa[1]
Birth Date:4 November 2003
Birth Place:London, England
Height:1.80 m[2]
Position:Right-back
Currentclub:Wolverhampton Wanderers
Clubnumber:81
Youthyears1:2016–2022
Youthclubs1:Wolverhampton Wanderers
Years1:2022–
Clubs1:Wolverhampton Wanderers
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2023–2024
Clubs2:Rotherham United (loan)
Caps2:25
Goals2:1
Years3:2024
Clubs3:Heart of Midlothian (loan)
Caps3:14
Goals3:2
Nationalyears1:2023–
Nationalteam1:Jamaica
Nationalcaps1:19
Nationalgoals1:1
Club-Update:20 May 2024 (UTC)
Ntupdate:21:24, 26 June 2024 (UTC)

Dexter Joeng Woo Lembikisa (born 4 November 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back for club Wolverhampton Wanderers. Born in England, he plays for the Jamaica national team.

Club career

Lembikisa joined Wolverhampton Wanderers' youth academy at the age of 13, and worked his way up their youth categories. On 10 November 2021, he signed his first professional contract with Wolves and promoted to their reserves in 2021.[3] He started training with their senior team in the summer of 2022.[4] He made his professional debut with Wolves as a late substitute with Wolves in a 1–0 EFL Cup tie with Leeds United on 9 November 2022.[5]

On 27 July Lembikisa joined EFL Championship side Rotherham United on loan.[6] He scored his first senior goal in the 2–1 win against Norwich City on 2 September 2023.[7] Lembikisa was then loaned to Scottish Premiership club Hearts in January 2024.[8] He made his debut for Hearts on 23 January 2024, playing 90 minutes and scoring in a 3-2 win over Dundee[9]

International career

Lembikisa was born in England to a Congolese father and Jamaican mother.[10] He was called up to represent the Jamaica U20s for the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.[11]

He debuted for the senior Jamaica national team in a friendly 1–0 loss to Trinidad and Tobago on 11 March 2023.[12] He later was included in Jamaica's selection for the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup.[13] He appeared in all three group games and supplied an assist for the final goal in a 4–1 win against Trinidad and Tobago, helping the team advance to the knockout stage.

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Wolves U212021–222020
2022–234040
Total6060
Wolverhampton Wanderers2022–23Premier League10201040
Rotherham United (loan)2023–24EFL Championship2511010271
Hearts (loan)2023–24Scottish Premiership14240182
Career total40370200060553

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Jamaica2023140
202451
Total191

Scores and results list Jamaica's goal tally first.

List of international goals scored by Dexter Lembikisa! No. !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition
1. 24 March 2024 AT&T Stadium, Arlington, United States 1–0 1–0 2024 CONCACAF Nations League Finals

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dexter Lembikisa. Wolves Academy. 9 November 2022. 9 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221109223102/https://academy.wolves.co.uk/player/dexter-lembikisa/. live.
  2. Web site: Dexter Lambikisa . Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. . 25 February 2023 . 25 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230225182453/https://www.wolves.co.uk/teams/mens-first-team/dexter-lembikisa/ . dead .
  3. Web site: Dexter Lembikisa signs first pro contract with Wolves. Bruna. Reis. 10 November 2021. BirminghamLive. 9 November 2022. 25 February 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240225155145/https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/dexter-lembikisa-wolves-contract-news-22127404. live.
  4. Web site: Lembikisa may be looking to 'do a Hugo Bueno' at Wolves amid RB situation. 7 November 2022. Molineux News. 9 November 2022. 9 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221109223111/https://www.molineux.news/opinion/dexter-lembikisa-may-be-looking-on-with-hope-of-wolves-first-team-chance/. live.
  5. Web site: Championship clubs circle as Wolves make defender transfer decision. Declan. Harte. 18 December 2022. Football League World. 12 March 2023. 12 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230312070433/https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/championship-clubs-circle-as-wolves-make-defender-transfer-decision/. live.
  6. News: Millers Secure Lembikisa Loan . 27 July 2023 . Rotherham United FC . 27 July 2023 . 8 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231208165410/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2023/july/signing--millers-secure-lembikisa-loan/ . live .
  7. Web site: Rotherham United 2-1 Norwich City: Millers earn first win of the season. Sky Sports. 2 September 2023. 4 September 2023. 3 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230903100256/https://www.skysports.com/football/rotherham-united-vs-norwich-city/report/484757. live.
  8. Web site: Dexter Lembikisa: Hearts sign Wolves & Jamaica defender on loan until end of season . BBC Sport . 12 January 2024 . 13 January 2024 . 12 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240112193451/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67963915 . live .
  9. Web site: Hearts 3-2 Dundee: Stunning comeback from two goals down leaves Hearts eight points clear in third . 2024-01-24 . Sky Sports . en . 24 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240124051816/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/26806/13054066/hearts-3-2-dundee-stunning-comeback-from-two-goals-down-leaves-hearts-eight-points-clear-in-third . live .
  10. Web site: Papa John's Trophy: Chelsea's Omari Hutchinson, Arsenal's Nathan Butler-Oyedeji among Premier League U21 talents to watch. Sky Sports. 4 March 2023. 24 February 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240224011337/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12748797/papa-johns-trophy-chelseas-omari-hutchinson-arsenals-nathan-butler-oyedeji-among-premier-league-u21-talents-to-watch. live.
  11. Web site: 9 Overseas Players In National U20 Squad. www.radiojamaicanewsonline.com. 9 November 2022. 9 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221109224607/http://radiojamaicanewsonline.com/sports/9-overseas-players-in-national-u20-squad. live.
  12. Web site: Soca Warriors' Moore sinks Reggae Boyz, 1–0. www.guardian.co.tt. 12 March 2023. 12 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230312070439/https://www.guardian.co.tt/sports/soca-warriors-moore-sinks-reggae-boyz-10-6.2.1654418.f3404ebbc6. live.
  13. Web site: Jamaica. Concacaf. 9 July 2023. 11 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210711171111/https://www.concacaf.com/en/gold-cup/teams/jamaica/. live.