Theo Bongonda

Theo Bongonda Mbul'Ofeko Batomboat (born 20 November 1995) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Genk.

Club Career

Zulte Waregem

Born in Charleroi, to Congolese parents, Bongonda began his career in JMG Academy in 2008, aged 13. In January 2013 he joined Belgian Pro League team SV Zulte Waregem, initially assigned to the youth setup.

Bongonda made his professional debut on 25 September 2013, starting in a 2–1 away win against KFC VW Hamme, for the season's Belgian Cup. His league debut came on 15 December, coming on as a second half substitute in a 3–0 home win against Lierse SK.

Bongonda scored his first professional goal on 15 January 2014, netting his side's first in a 2–3 away loss against Cercle Brugge KSV. On 20 April 2014, he scored his first league goal, netting the first in a 3–2 away loss against KSC Lokeren.

Celta Vigo

On 9 January 2015, Bongonda signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with La Liga side Celta de Vigo. He made his debut in the competition on the 26th, coming on as a late substitute for Nemanja Radoja in a 2–1 away loss against Getafe CF.

Trabzonspor

On 15 June 2017, Bongonda joined Trabzonspor on a season-long loan deal with an option to buy. He however ended up being on the bench more than on the pitch.

Zulte Waregem

During the winter transfer window of the 2017–18 season, Bongonda rejoined Zulte-Waregem on loan. On 4 July 2018, he joined Essevee permanently on a four-year contract, until 30 June 2022.

Genk

Bongonda joined fellow Belgian First Division A club Genk in summer 2019 for a club-record fee.

Bongonda scoring the game winner for Genk against Standard Liege in the Belgian Cup Final on 25 April 2021.

On 23 July 2021, Bongonda scored Genk's first goal in the 2021–22 Belgian First Division A season, securing a 1–1 draw against the same opponents.

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