Kevin Bukusu Explained

Kevin Bukusu
Full Name:Kevin Vangu Phambu Bukusu
Birth Date:27 February 2001
Birth Place:Aachen, Germany
Height:1.88 m
Position:Defender
Currentclub:VfB Lübeck
Clubnumber:4
Youthyears1:2008–2010
Youthclubs1:Alemannia Aachen
Youthyears2:2010–2014
Youthclubs2:Westwacht Aachen
Youthyears3:2014–2020
Youthclubs3:Bayer Leverkusen
Years1:2020–2022
Clubs1:NEC
Caps1:17
Goals1:0
Years2:2021–2022
Clubs2:Helmond Sport (loan)
Caps2:13
Goals2:0
Years3:2022–2024
Clubs3:Wolfsberger AC II
Caps3:9
Goals3:0
Years4:2022–2024
Clubs4:Wolfsberger AC
Caps4:8
Goals4:0
Years5:2024
Clubs5:Žalgiris
Caps5:0
Goals5:0
Years6:2024–
Clubs6:VfB Lübeck
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Nationalyears1:2016–2017
Nationalteam1:Germany U16
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2017–2018
Nationalteam2:Germany U17
Nationalcaps2:9
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:16 March 2024

Kevin Vangu Phambu Bukusu (born 27 February 2001) is a German professional footballer who plays as a defender for Regionalliga Nord club VfB Lübeck.

Club career

Bukusu have played youth football for several clubs including Bayer Leverkusen. On 17 July 2020, Eerste Divisie club NEC Nijmegen announced the signing of Bukusu on a two-year deal.[1] He made his professional debut on 3 October 2020 in a 6–0 league win against FC Eindhoven.[2] On 30 August 2021, he joined Helmond Sport on a season-long loan.[3]

On 1 September 2022, Bukusu joined Austrian club Wolfsberger AC on a free transfer.[4]

On 2 February 2024, Bukusu moved to Žalgiris in Lithuania.[5]

International career

Born in Germany, Bukusu is of Angolan descent.[6] He is a former German youth international. He was part of Germany U17 team for the 2018 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[7]

In August 2021, Bukusu was called up to Angola national team for 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Egypt and Libya.[8]

Personal life

Bukusu's elder brother Herdi is also a professional footballer.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: N.E.C. haalt met Kevin Bukusu volgende aanwinst in huis. 29 November 2020.
  2. Web site: NEC vs. Eindhoven - 3 October 2020. 29 November 2020.
  3. Web site: Helmond Sport. Kevin Bukusu op huurbasis naar Helmond Sport. 30 August 2021. 30 September 2021. nl.
  4. Web site: Zwei Neuzugänge am Deadline-Day. 1 September 2022. 2 September 2022. de.
  5. Web site: Žalgiris. PAPILDYS GYNĖJAS IŠ VOKIETIJOS. A DEFENDER FROM GERMANY WILL BE ADDED. 2 February 2024. 3 February 2024. lt.
  6. Web site: Helmond Sport hires NEC player Kevin Bukusu: defender immediately on the road with Angola | Helmond Sports. 30 August 2021.
  7. Web site: DAS IST DER KADER FÜR DIE U 17-EM. 29 November 2020.
  8. Web site: Bukusu opgeroepen voor nationale selectie Angola. 23 August 2021. 6 July 2022.
  9. Web site: Broer van Bukusu mogelijk ook naar NEC. 17 July 2020. 16 August 2021.