Kelvin Lunga

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Kelvin Lunga
Personal information
Date of birth (1994-05-11) 11 May 1994 (age 29)
Place of birth Germany
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Winger, striker
Team information
Current team
1. FC Bocholt
Number 14
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2012–2014 TSV Germania Windeck 35 (10)
2014–2015 Bonner SC 26 (13)
2015–2016 1. FC Köln II 6 (1)
2016–2017 Bonner SC 23 (6)
2017–2019 SV Rödinghausen 45 (8)
2019–2020 SC Fortuna Köln 12 (0)
2021 SV Bergisch Gladbach 09 14 (1)
2021–2022 SV Straelen 37 (5)
2022–2023 Rot-Weiß Oberhausen 27 (4)
2023– 1. FC Bocholt 18 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 April 2024

Kelvin Lunga (born 11 May 1994) is a footballer who plays as a winger or striker for 1. FC Bocholt. Born in Germany, he has been called up to represent Zimbabwe internationally.

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Early life

Lunga grew up competing in running competitions. [1]

Club career

In 2022, he signed for German side Rot-Weiß Oberhausen. [2] [3] He was described as "played a big part... one of the best in Mike Terranova's team". [4]

International career

Lunga has been called up to represent Zimbabwe internationally. [5]

Style of play

Lunga has been described as a "skilful right winger with an eye for the goal... who can play wide in midfield or as a striker". [6] He is known for his strength and speed. [7]

Personal life

Lunga is the son of Zimbabwe international Max Lunga. [8] He is a native of Bonn, Germany. [9]

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References

  1. "Kelvin Lunga fühlt sich beim Regionalligisten SV Straelen". rp-online.de.
  2. ""Aufstieg – wäre doch mal ganz gut"". waz.de.
  3. ""Ich bin von einer Person sehr enttäuscht"". reviersport.de.
  4. "Lunga über aktuelles Erfolgsrezept, den Pokal-Traum und seine Zukunft". reviersport.de.
  5. "Kelvin Lunga: Wir stehen füreinander als Team ein".
  6. "Lunga relishes Warriors chance". thestandard.co.zw.
  7. "Mbwando backs newboy Lunga". herald.co.zw.
  8. "Lunga charmed by Warriors quality". thestandard.co.zw.
  9. "Lunga Diese Angebote lehnte er für Oberhausen ab". reviersport.de.