Elvis Kamsoba

Elvis Kamsoba (born 27 June 1996) is a Burundian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Sydney FC and the Burundi national football team.

Club Career

In October 2016, Melbourne Knights announced the signing of Elvis Kamsoba for the 2017 NPL Victoria season. Kamsoba scored six goals for Knights in 2017, as his side narrowly avoided relegation, defeating Dandenong City in the promotion-relegation playoff.

Kamsoba came to Australia's attention after a brilliant 2018 FFA Cup campaign for Avondale FC. Avondale went on to make the quarter final, the club's best finish before losing out to reigning champions Sydney FC. As a result of his impressive performances with Avondale, Kamsoba was awarded the inaugural Mike Cockerill Medal, awarded to the best NPL player in the FFA Cup.

Melbourne Victory

Following a successful trial period, Kamsoba signed for A-League club Melbourne Victory on an 18-month contract on 3 January 2019. He made his professional debut for the club on 9 January 2019 in an A-League match against Adelaide United.

Alongside Jake Brimmer and Rudy Gestede, Kamsoba finished as Melbourne Victory's joint top goalscorer for the 2020–21 A-League season, with 5 goals.

Sydney FC

At the end of his contract at Melbourne Victory, Kamsoba departed the club and joined Sydney FC on a two-year contract.