Francisco Mwepu Explained

Francisco Mwepu
Fullname:Francisco Mwepu
Birth Date:29 February 2000
Birth Place:Chambishi, Zambia
Height:1.78 m
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Cádiz
Clubnumber:15
Years1:–2020
Clubs1:Kafue Celtic
Years2:2020
Clubs2:Red Arrows (loan)
Years3:2020–2022
Clubs3:Sturm Graz II
Caps3:8
Goals3:1
Years4:2020–2022
Clubs4:Sturm Graz
Caps4:8
Goals4:0
Years5:2022–2023
Clubs5:Cádiz B
Caps5:28
Goals5:7
Years6:2023–
Clubs6:Cádiz
Caps6:1
Goals6:0
Years7:2023–2024
Clubs7:Sanluqueño (loan)
Caps7:33
Goals7:9
Nationalyears1:2020
Nationalteam1:Zambia
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:25 May 2024

Francisco Mwepu (born 29 February 2000) is a Zambian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish club Cádiz CF.[1]

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]

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.[8]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.sksturm.at/de/news/kampfmannschaft/2021/im-geburtstalk--francisco-mwepu/ SK Sturm | Im Geburtstalk: Francisco Mwepu
  2. https://www.facebook.com/Zambiasoccer/posts/francisco-mwepu-goes-for-trials-at-red-bullzambia-u20-striker-francisco-mwepu-ha/2020641218018547/ RANCISCO MWEPU GOES FOR TRIALS AT RED BULL
  3. Web site: Francisco’s move to Austria is big – Enoch. diggers.news.
  4. Web site: Kawanu happy with Daka as Francisco completes move. daily-mail.co.zm. 8 September 2023. 19 June 2022. https://archive.today/20220619032741/http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/kawanu-happy-with-daka-as-francisco-completes-move/. bot: unknown.
  5. Web site: Francisco Mwepu joins Cadiz CF. ZamFoot. 15 September 2022. 22 August 2023.
  6. Web site: Mwepu renueva hasta 2026. Mwepu renews until 2026. Cádiz CF. es. 29 June 2023. 22 August 2023.
  7. Web site: 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. Cádiz CF. es. 11 August 2023. 22 August 2023.
  8. Web site: Enock Mwepu: A natural leader inspired by tragedy, faith and family values. theathletic.com.