Alonzo Tim Engwanda-Ongena (born 27 January 2003) is a Belgian footballer who plays as a midfielder for FC Utrecht.[1] Engwanda was born in Belgium to a Congolese father and Belgian mother.[2] He played for RSCA Futures, making his debut in 2022 at the U19 level. He captained the side prior to signing for FC Utrecht in 2024, agreeing to a four-year contract.[3][4] He made his debut in the Eredivisie for Utrecht against PEC Zwolle on 11 August 2024.[5][6]

Alonzo Engwanda
Personal information
Full name Alonzo Tim Engwanda-Ongena
Date of birth (2003-01-27) 27 January 2003 (age 21)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Utrecht
Number 27
Youth career
0000–2002 RSC Anderlecht
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022-2024 RSCA Futures 47 (0)
2024- Utrecht 1 (0)
International career
2020 Belgium U17 3 (1)
2022 Belgium U19 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:15 (UTC) 15 August 2024

His brother Nunzio Engwanda is also a professional footballer.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Alonzo Engwanda". Soccerway. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Engwanda's verloofde moest wennen: "Aan het begin was het moeilijk"". UtrechtFans. August 21, 2024.
  3. ^ "Alonzo Engwanda eerste aanwinst FC Utrecht voor seizoen 2024/2025". utrecht.nieuws.nl. 15 February 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  4. ^ "FC Utrecht heeft eerste zomerversterking binnen en haalt middenvelder op bij Anderlecht". ad.nl. 15 February 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  5. ^ "UTRECHT VS PEC ZWOLLE 1-0". Soccerway. 11 August 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  6. ^ "FC Utrecht houdt drie punten in lege Galgenwaard na fatale fout PEC Zwolle". voetbalprimeur.nl. 11 August 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  7. ^ "NUNZIO ENGWANDA EXTENDS HIS CONTRACT WITH RSC ANDERLECHT". neerpede.rsca.be. 11 July 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.