Patrick Kanyuka Explained

Patrick Kanyuka
Fullname:Patrick Elamenji Kanyuka[1]
Birth Date:19 July 1987
Birth Place:Kinshasa, Zaire
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:2004–2005
Youthclubs1:Leyton Orient
Years1:2005–2008
Clubs1:Queens Park Rangers
Caps1:12
Goals1:0
Years2:2008–2009
Clubs2:Swindon Town
Caps2:20
Goals2:1
Years3:2009–2010
Clubs3:Northampton Town
Caps3:3
Goals3:0
Years4:2010–2011
Clubs4:CFR Cluj
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Years5:2010
Clubs5:Unirea Alba Iulia (loan)
Caps5:3
Goals5:0
Years6:2011
Clubs6:Lincoln City
Caps6:6
Goals6:0
Years7:2011–2012
Clubs7:Tamworth
Caps7:13
Goals7:0
Years8:2012
Clubs8:Staines Town
Caps8:6
Goals8:0
Years9:2012–2013
Clubs9:Maidenhead United
Caps9:7
Goals9:0
Years10:2013–2014
Clubs10:Roi Et United
Caps10:21
Goals10:9
Years11:2015
Clubs11:Limerick
Caps11:10
Goals11:0
Years12:2016–2019
Clubs12:Shan United
Caps12:16
Goals12:2
Club-Update:15:19, 22 February 2018 (UTC)
Manageryears1:2021-2022
Managerclubs1:Enfield Borough F.C.
Manageryears2:2022-2023
Managerclubs2:Waltham Cross F.C.

Patrick Elamenji Kanyuka (born 19 July 1987) is a ex Congolese footballer who played as a defender. Founder & owner of Waltham Cross Football Club, also a community organisation The Future Cross CIC.[2]

Career

Queens Park Rangers

Born in Kinshasa, Kanyuka started his career with Leyton Orient as a youth player in 2003 before joining Queens Park Rangers the following year. Source Neilson N. Kaufman - historian Leyton Orient FC . Queens Park Rangers after signing a professional contract on 19 July 2004.[1] His early career was plagued by injuries, but towards the end of the 2005–06 season he held down a regular place in John Gregory's side due to an injury to Danny Cullip.

Swindon Town

He signed for Swindon Town on 21 January 2008 until the end of the season after being released by Queens Park Rangers. Kanyuka made his Swindon debut in the 1–0 win at Luton Town, he played the whole game despite being kicked in the forehead by former QPR team mate Paul Furlong, an injury that required many stitches and forced him to miss Swindon's next game. He was released at the end of the season, having scored once against Bristol Rovers[3] in 20 league appearances.

Motherwell trial & Northampton Town

On 21 July 2009, Scottish Premier League club Motherwell handed the defender a trial, however he later signed for League Two team Northampton Town on an initial three-month deal during October 2009 after a successful trial.[4]

CFR Cluj & FC Unirea Alba Iulia loan

In January 2010 after impressing during pre-season Kanyuka was signed by CFR Cluj. He joined Unirea Alba Iulia on loan in August.[5]

Lincoln City

On 27 January 2011, he signed on a free transfer for League Two side Lincoln City.[6] In May 2011, he was not offered a new contract after a mass clear out of players following the club's relegation from the Football League.[7]

Tamworth

In August 2011 he signed for Tamworth.[8] Kanyuka was released from the club on 27 January 2012, having made 18 league and cup appearances, including a third round FA Cup match against Premier League side Everton.[9]

Trials

On 13 March 2012 Kanyuka scored in a behind closed doors game at Leeds United's training ground, Thorp Arch, whilst on trial. Kanyuka went stateside and joined C.D. Chivas USA on trial.[10] He left them on 28 March 2012.[11]

Staines Town

In October 2012 he joined Staines Town.[12] He move on to join Maidenhead United in December 2012[13] but left the following month to move to Thailand[14] and join Roi Et United.

Limerick FC

In July 2015, Kanyuka joined Irish Premier Division side Limerick FC. He cemented his place in the first team with some impressive performances. He left the club following their relegation in November 2015.

Shan United FC

In 2016 January, Kanyuka moved to Shan United.

Coaching career

In 2021, Kanyuka was named the assistant manager to Anthony McNamee at Combined Counties League Division One side Enfield Borough.[15]

In 2022, Waltham Cross Football Club was established by founder & Ex Professional footballer Patrick Kanyuka, They play in the Hertfordshire Senior County League division One. He currently is owner and manager of the club.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Barry J. . Hugman . The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2009–10 . 2009 . Mainstream Publishing . 978-1-84596-474-0 . 229 .
  2. Web site: Community inspiration: a life-changing goal . 2023-01-17 . Great British Life . en.
  3. News: Bristol Rovers 2–2 Swindon. BBC Sport. 22 November 2008. 17 March 2010.
  4. http://www.ntfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10425~1834379,00.html Cobblers bring in Kanyuka
  5. Web site: Pat Kanyuka . Sky Sports . 28 January 2011.
  6. News: Lincoln City sign central defender Patrick Kanyuka. BBC Sport. 27 January 2011. 28 January 2011.
  7. News: Steve Tilson clears out Lincoln City squad. BBC Sport. 11 May 2011. 12 May 2011.
  8. News: Mills signs loan deal. 5 August 2011. Tamworth FC. 8 August 2011. 12 September 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110912092925/http://www.thelambs.co.uk/news/mills-signs-loan-deal-1503.htm. dead.
  9. Web site: Pat Kanyuka profile. Sky Sports. 27 March 2012.
  10. Web site: Two hat tricks lead Goats. French, Scott. ESPN Los Angeles. 18 March 2012.
  11. News: Lahoud is getting 'close'. French, Scott. 28 March 2012. ESPN Los Angeles. 28 March 2012.
  12. Web site: Kanyuka in at Staines. Non-League Daily. 12 October 2012. 11 October 2012.
  13. Web site: Maidenhead United FC swoop for Brentford defender Mawson. 12 December 2012. Maidenhead Advertiser. 11 July 2013.
  14. Web site: Maidenhead United FC rocked by Kanyuka departure. 17 January 2013. Maidenhead Advertiser. 11 July 2013.
  15. Web site: Enfield Borough FC on Instagram: "Announcement !!! We are pleased to announce that Anthony McNamee is our new 1st team manager. Anthony is a ex professional footballer who played over 250 professional games including @premierleague appearances for @watfordfcofficial Patrick Kanyuka joins the club as assistant manager Welcome Anthony & Patrick #enfieldboroughfc #panthers #football #club #newmanagement #newbeginnings #freshstart #nonleaguefootball #nonleague" .