Josue Kongolo (born 13 April 2006) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays for Genk.[1]

Josue Kongolo
Personal information
Date of birth (2006-04-13) 13 April 2006 (age 18)
Place of birth Ravels, Belgium
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Genk
Number 44
Youth career
–2015 Lierse
2015–2024 Genk
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Jong Genk 28 (0)
2024– Genk 3 (0)
International career
2022–2023 Belgium U17 6 (0)
2023–2024 Belgium U19 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Kongolo is a youth product from Genk. On 13 June 2022, he signed his first professional contract.[2] On 31 May 2023, Kongolo extended his contract through 2026.[3] He made his league debut on 26 May 2024 against Union Saint-Gilloise.[4]

International career

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Kongolo is a youth international for Belgium.

References

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  1. ^ Josue Kongolo at Soccerway
  2. ^ "(nl) Eerste contract voor Josue Kongolo (16) - 13 June 2022 - Krcgenk". krcgenk.be.
  3. ^ "Josue Ndege Kongolo extends his contract through 2026 - 31 May 2023 - Soccerway". soccerway.com.
  4. ^ "Union Saint-Gilloise vs. Genk - 26 May 2024 - Soccerway". soccerway.com.