Joseph Kalulu Explained

Joseph Kalulu
Fullname:Joseph Kalulu Kyatengwa
Birth Date:29 November 2004
Birth Place:Lyon, France
Position:Left-back
Currentclub:Pau FC
Youthyears1:2011–2022
Youthclubs1:Olympique Lyonnais
Youthyears2:2022–2023
Youthclubs2:AS Saint-Priest U19
Years1:2023–2024
Clubs1:AS Saint-Priest
Caps1:20
Goals1:1
Years2:2024–
Clubs2:Pau FC
Club-Update:15 August 2024

Joseph Kalulu (born 29 November 2004) is a French footballer who plays as a left-back for club Pau FC.

Career

Early career

Joseph Kalulu, born in Lyon, France began his football journey at Olympique Lyonnais, where he progressed through the youth ranks from U7 to U17. In 2022, he joined the U19 team of AS Saint-Priest and started making a name for himself on the field.[1]

Professional career

Kalulu moved to the senior squad of AS Saint-Priest in January 2023, transitioning from the U19 team. During his first season with the senior team, he earned a regular spot, particularly filling in for the injured captain Stéphan Varsovie.[2]

In the 2023–24 season, Kalulu made significant contributions as AS Saint-Priest achieved a notable performance in the Coupe de France, reaching the 8th finals for the first time in the club's history.[3]

Joseph Kalulu joined Pau FC at the start of the 2024–2025 season and earned a place in the squad for Matchday 1 against Clermont Foot, getting the nod over Jean-Lambert Evans.[4]

Personal life

Joseph Kalulu is the youngest member of the Kalulu footballing family. His brothers—Aldo, who plays for FK Partizan; Gédéon, currently with FC Lorient; and Pierre, a key player for AC Milan—have all established successful careers in professional football.[5] The Kalulu family, originally named Kyatengwa, is based in Saint-Fons, near Lyon.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Saive . Marion . 2024-04-04 . Joseph, le petit dernier de la fratrie Kalulu, gagne ses galons à Saint-Priest . 2024-08-15 . Le Progrès . fr-FR.
  2. Web site: Saive . Marion . 2024-04-04 . Joseph, le petit dernier de la fratrie Kalulu, gagne ses galons à Saint-Priest . 2024-08-15 . Le Progrès . fr-FR.
  3. Web site: 8es de finale de la Coupe de France : découvrez l'équipe de l'AS Saint-Priest . 2024-08-15 . Le Progrès . fr-FR.
  4. Web site: Mairal . Nicolas . 2024-08-15 . Ligue 2. Deux options tactiques privilégiées par le Pau FC . 2024-08-16 . SudOuest.fr . fr-FR.
  5. Web site: Foot : Entré en jeu avec Pau (L2), Joseph Kalulu est devenu le quatrième membre de la fratrie à jouer en pro . 2024-08-19 . L'Équipe . fr.
  6. Web site: 2020-06-12 . Kalulu, voilà un nom qui résonne à l’Olympique Lyonnais . 2024-08-15 . Le Progrès . fr-FR.