Elvis Bwomono Explained

Elvis Bwomono
Fullname:Elvis Okello Bwomono[1]
Birth Date:29 November 1998[2]
Birth Place:Kampala, Uganda
Height:[3]
Position:Full-back
Currentclub:St Mirren
Youthclubs1:Queens Park Rangers
Youthyears2:2012–2017
Youthclubs2:Southend United
Years1:2017–2021
Clubs1:Southend United
Caps1:116
Goals1:2
Years2:2022–2023
Clubs2:ÍBV
Caps2:44
Goals2:0
Years3:2023–
Clubs3:St Mirren
Caps3:13
Goals3:0
Nationalyears1:2020–
Nationalteam1:Uganda
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:23 January 2024
Ntupdate:18:41, 17 November 2020

Elvis Okello Bwomono (born 29 November 1998) is an Ugandan professional footballer who plays as a full-back for club St Mirren.

Club career

Youth and Southend United

Bwomono was born in Uganda and lived there until the age of three.[4] Bwomomo later moved to London where he attended Hatch End High School. He started his career as a youth player at Queens Park Rangers, and he later joined Southend United as a 14-year old.[5]

He made his debut for Southend in a 2–1 defeat to Gillingham in the 2017–18 EFL Trophy Southern Section Group B fixture on 29 August 2017.[6] In October 2017, he signed his first professional contract with the club.[7]

Following relegation, Bwomono rejected a new contract and refused to play for the club, despite playing his own part in the club's relegation. He subsequently left Southend United.[8]

ÍBV

In May 2022, Bwomono joined Icelandic Besta-deild karla side ÍBV.[9]

St Mirren

Bwomono signed a short-term contract with Scottish Premiership club St Mirren in December 2023.[10]

International career

Bwomono made his international debut for Uganda in November 2020 against South Sudan.

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Southend United2017–18League One110000030140
2018–19League One300100051361
2019–20League One341102020391
2020–21League Two411101010441
116230301111333
ÍBV men's footballBesta-deild karla190100000200
ÍBV men's footballBesta-deild karla250102000280
440102000480
St Mirren F.C.Scottish Premiership1010000020
Career total116240501111833

International

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: EFL Released and Retained List 2016-17 . English Football League . 10 May 2018.
  2. Web site: Profile. 10 May 2018. 11v11.
  3. Web site: Elvis Bwomono - Defender - First Team - Southend United . Southend United F.C. . 15 March 2020.
  4. News: In-form Southend United defender Elvis Bwomono eyes call up for Uganda. Echo. Chris. Phillips. 29 November 2019. 12 January 2020.
  5. News: Elvis Bwomono determined to build on Southend United debut. Echo. Chris. Phillips. 30 August 2017. 2 March 2018.
  6. News: Elvis Delighted To Make First Team Debut. Southend United F.C.. 30 August 2017. 2 March 2018.
  7. News: Elvis Bwomono: Southend United teenager signs three-year contract. BBC Sport. 18 October 2017. 2 March 2018.
  8. Web site: Southend United 'have done all they can' to engage with Elvis Bwomono. echo-news.co.uk. 16 November 2021. 17 May 2022.
  9. Web site: FÓTBOLTI - ELVIS BWOMONO TIL ÍBV. Íþróttabandalag Vestmannaeyja. 11 May 2022. 17 May 2022. Icelandic.
  10. Web site: St Mirren confirm signing of Elvis Bwomono on short term deal until end of season . STV News . Peter . Cassidy . 13 December 2023 . 13 December 2023.