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 FC | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2022 | Olympique Lyonnais | ||
| 2022–2023 | AS Saint-Priest U19 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2024 | AS Saint-Priest | 20 | (1) |
| 2024– | Pau FC | 2 | (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 AS Saint-Priest and started making a name for himself on the field.[1]
Professional career
editKalulu moved to the senior squad of AS 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 Foot, getting the nod over Jean-Lambert Evans.[4]
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.[5] The Kalulu family, originally named Kyatengwa, is based in Saint-Fons, near Lyon.[6]
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.
- ^ "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