Glory Nzingo Explained

Glory Nzingo
Birth Date:4 November 2004
Birth Place:Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Currentclub:Swansea City
Position:Midfielder
Youthclubs1:Mountview Boys
Youthclubs2:Castleknock Celtic
Youthclubs3:Home Farm
Youthyears4:2016-2019
Youthclubs4:Cherry Orchard
Youthyears5:2019–2021
Youthclubs5:St Patrick's Athletic
Youthyears6:2021–2023
Youthclubs6:Stade de Reims
Youthyears7:2023–
Youthclubs7:Swansea City
Years1:2022–2023
Caps1:10
Goals1:0
Years2:2023–
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2019
Nationalteam1:Republic of Ireland U15
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2020
Nationalteam2:Republic of Ireland U16
Nationalcaps2:4
Nationalgoals2:1
Nationalyears3:2022
Nationalteam3:Republic of Ireland U19
Nationalcaps3:3
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:11:32, 6 June 2023 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:11:38, 6 June 2023 (UTC)

Glory Nzingo (born 4 November 2004) is an Irish professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for club Swansea City.

Club career

Born in Dublin, Nzingo played for the youth sides of Mountview Boys, Castleknock Celtic, Home Farm and Cherry Orchard, before a move to St Patrick's Athletic in January 2019.[1] [2] He made his senior debut for St Pat's in a 4–0 pre-season friendly loss to English side Chelsea, at the age of fourteen.[3] [4] In 2020, he was named Football Association of Ireland under-15 player of the year.[1]

In June 2021, French side Stade Rennais launched a bid for Nzingo.[1] However, he went on to join fellow French side Stade de Reims in July of the same year.[5]

On 22 June 2023, it was announced that Nzingo had signed for the academy of Swansea City for an undisclosed fee.[6]

International career

Nzingo has represented the Republic of Ireland at youth international level. In 2020 Nzingo was named U15 International Payer of the Year at the annual FAI International Awards.

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Stade de Reims B2021–22Championnat National 2600060
2022–23400040
Total10000100
Swansea City2023–24EFL Championship0000002020
Career total100000020120
Notes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: French club Rennes make offer for St Pat's star. John. Fallon. 26 June 2021. 23 October 2022. irishexaminer.com.
  2. Web site: Highly-Regarded St Patrick’s Athletic Teenager Makes Intriguing Ligue 1 Move. Andrew. Dempsey. 9 July 2021. 23 October 2022. balls.ie.
  3. Web site: Nzingo, 15 [sic], makes Saints debut in defeat to Chelsea]. 15 July 2019. 23 October 2022. rte.ie.
  4. Web site: France-based former Saint Glory Nzingo among 24 called up for Ireland under-19 training camp. David. Donnelly. 7 February 2022. 23 October 2022. dublinlive.ie.
  5. Web site: Glory Nzingo intègre l'Académie SDR. Glory Nzingo joins the SDR Academy. 8 July 2021. 23 October 2022. stade-de-reims.com. French.
  6. Web site: Glory Nzingo joins Swansea City Academy | Swansea. www.swanseacity.com.