Joseph Kalulu (born 29 November 2004) is a French footballer who plays as a left-back for Ligue 2 club Pau FC.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joseph Kalulu Kyatengwa | ||
| Date of birth | 29 November 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Lyon, France | ||
| Position(s) | Left-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Pau | ||
| Number | 33 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2022 | Lyon | ||
| 2022–2023 | Saint Priest | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2024 | Saint Priest | 20 | (1) |
| 2024– | Pau | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 August 2024 | |||
Career
editEarly career
editJoseph Kalulu, born in Lyon, France began his football journey at Olympique Lyonnais, where he progressed through the youth ranks from U7 to U17. In 2022, he joined the U19 team of Saint Priest and started making a name for himself on the field.[1]
Saint-Priest and Pau
editKalulu moved to the senior squad of Saint Priest in January 2023, transitioning from the U19 team. During his first season with the senior team, he earned a regular spot, particularly filling in for the injured captain Stéphan Varsovie.[2]
In the 2023–24 season, Kalulu made significant contributions as AS Saint-Priest achieved a notable performance in the Coupe de France, reaching the 8th finals for the first time in the club's history.[3]
Joseph Kalulu joined Pau FC at the start of the 2024–2025 season and earned a place in the squad for Matchday 1 against Clermont, getting the nod over Jean-Lambert Evans.[4] Originally expected to spend most of his time with the reserve team in National 3, Kalulu earned playing time, featuring in five of the first six matches of Pau FC’s 2024–25 season.[5]
Personal life
editJoseph Kalulu is the youngest member of the Kalulu footballing family. His brothers—Aldo, who plays for FK Partizan; Gédéon, currently with FC Lorient; and Pierre, a key player for AC Milan—have all established successful careers in professional football.[6] The Kalulu family, originally named Kyatengwa, is based in Saint-Fons, near Lyon.[7]
References
edit- ^ Saive, Marion (4 April 2024). "Joseph, le petit dernier de la fratrie Kalulu, gagne ses galons à Saint-Priest". Le Progrès (in French). Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ Saive, Marion (4 April 2024). "Joseph, le petit dernier de la fratrie Kalulu, gagne ses galons à Saint-Priest". Le Progrès (in French). Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "8es de finale de la Coupe de France : découvrez l'équipe de l'AS Saint-Priest". Le Progrès (in French). Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ Mairal, Nicolas (15 August 2024). "Ligue 2. Deux options tactiques privilégiées par le Pau FC". SudOuest.fr (in French). Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ Sempé, Christian (26 September 2024). "Ligue 2 : Joseph Kalulu, l'invité surprise du Pau FC". La République des Pyrénées (in French). Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ "Foot : Entré en jeu avec Pau (L2), Joseph Kalulu est devenu le quatrième membre de la fratrie à jouer en pro". L'Équipe (in French). Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ "Kalulu, voilà un nom qui résonne à l'Olympique Lyonnais". Le Progrès (in French). 12 June 2020. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
External links
edit- Joseph Kalulu at Soccerway