| Nelson Khumbeni | |
| Fullname: | Nelson Wilfred Khumbeni |
| Birth Date: | 14 October 2002 |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Currentclub: | Accrington Stanley (on loan from Bolton Wanderers) |
| Youthyears1: | 2011–2021 |
| Youthclubs1: | Norwich City |
| Years1: | 2021–2022 |
| Clubs1: | Norwich City |
| Caps1: | 0 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2022– |
| Clubs2: | Bolton Wanderers |
| Caps2: | 0 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 2023 |
| Clubs3: | → AFC Fylde (loan) |
| Caps3: | 8 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Years4: | 2024 |
| Clubs4: | → Morecambe (loan) |
| Caps4: | 18 |
| Goals4: | 1 |
| Years5: | 2024– |
| Clubs5: | → Accrington Stanley (loan) |
| Caps5: | 0 |
| Goals5: | 0 |
| Club-Update: | 12:30, 23 April 2024 (UTC) |
Nelson Wilfred Khumbeni (born 14 October 2002) is a Malawian footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Bolton Wanderers.
Khumbeni came through the Norwich City Academy, joining at U9 level. He signed his first professional contract with Norwich City on 7 July 2021, penning a one-year deal.[1] Upon the expiration of his deal, he joined Bolton Wanderers on 16 June 2022, linking up with the newly formed 'B' team.[2]
Khumbeni made his Bolton debut on 9 August 2022 in a 5–1 victory against Salford City in the EFL Cup, coming on in the 83rd minute as a substitute for MJ Williams.[3] On 25 May 2023, he signed a new two-year deal with the option of a further year after captaining the B Team for the season.[4]
In October 2023, Khumbeni joined National League club AFC Fylde on a 28-day loan deal.[5]
On 31 January 2024, Khumbeni joined EFL League Two club Morecambe on loan until the end of the season.[6] On 22 May, Bolton confirmed that they had activated an option to extend his contract with the club.[7]
On 16 August 2024, Khumbemi joined EFL League Two club Accrington Stanley on loan.[8]
Born in Malawi, Khumbeni moved to England at a young age.[9]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Norwich City U-23s | 2019–20 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2020–21 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||||
| Total | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||||
| Bolton Wanderers | 2022–23 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2023–24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |||
| AFC Fylde (loan) | 2023–24 | National League | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 9 | 0 | |||
| Morecambe (loan) | 2023–24 | League Two | 18 | 1 | — | — | — | 18 | 1 | ||||
| Career total | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 32 | 2 | |||