Nelson Wilfred Khumbeni (born 14 October 2002) is a Malawian footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Accrington Stanley, on loan from EFL League One club Bolton Wanderers.

Nelson Khumbeni
Personal information
Full name Nelson Wilfred Khumbeni
Date of birth (2002-10-14) 14 October 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Lilongwe, Malawi
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Accrington Stanley
(on loan from Bolton Wanderers)
Number 14
Youth career
2011–2021 Norwich City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2022 Norwich City 0 (0)
2022– Bolton Wanderers 0 (0)
2023AFC Fylde (loan) 8 (0)
2024Morecambe (loan) 18 (1)
2024–Accrington Stanley (loan) 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:30, 23 April 2024 (UTC)

Career

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Khumbeni came through the Norwich City Academy, joining at U9 level. He signed his first professional contract with Norwich City on 7 July 2021, penning a one-year deal.[1] Upon the expiration of his deal, he joined Bolton Wanderers on 16 June 2022, linking up with the newly formed 'B' team.[2]

Khumbeni made his Bolton debut on 9 August 2022 in a 5–1 victory against Salford City in the EFL Cup, coming on in the 83rd minute as a substitute for MJ Williams.[3] On 25 May 2023, he signed a new two-year deal with the option of a further year after captaining the B Team for the season.[4]

In October 2023, Khumbeni joined National League club AFC Fylde on a 28-day loan deal.[5]

On 31 January 2024, Khumbeni joined EFL League Two club Morecambe on loan until the end of the season.[6] On 22 May, Bolton confirmed that they had activated an option to extend his contract with the club.[7]

On 16 August 2024, Khumbemi joined EFL League Two club Accrington Stanley on loan.[8]

Personal life

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Born in Malawi, Khumbeni moved to England at a young age.[9]

Career statistics

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As of match played 20 April 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Norwich City U-23s 2019–20[10] 1[a] 0 1 0
2020–21[11] 2[a] 0 2 0
Total 3 0 3 0
Bolton Wanderers 2022–23[12] League One 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
2023–24[13] 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
Total 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 2 1
AFC Fylde (loan) 2023–24[13] National League 8 0 1 0 9 0
Morecambe (loan) 2023–24[13] League Two 18 1 18 1
Career total 26 1 1 0 1 0 4 1 32 2
  1. ^ a b Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

References

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  1. ^ "Eight youngsters handed professional deals at City". pinkun.com. 7 July 2021. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
  2. ^ "'B' Team Duo Check In". bwfc.co.uk. 16 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  3. ^ "Report: Wanderers 5 – 1 Salford City". bbc.co.uk/sport. 10 August 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  4. ^ "B Team Announce Retained List". Bolton Wanderers FC. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  5. ^ "Coasters sign Bolton Duo Max Conway & Nelson Khumbeni On Loan". afcfylde.co.uk. 7 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
  6. ^ "Nelson joins Morecambe on loan". Morecambe FC. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  7. ^ "RETAINED LIST CONFIRMED". bwfc.co.uk. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
  8. ^ "SIGNING: Nelson joins on loan". accringtonstanley.co.uk. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  9. ^ "Who are the contenders to be Norwich City's next FA Youth Cup star?". Eastern Daily Press. 11 December 2019.
  10. ^ "Games played by Nelson Khumbeni in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  11. ^ "Games played by Nelson Khumbeni in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  12. ^ "Games played by Nelson Khumbeni in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  13. ^ a b c "Games played by Nelson Khumbeni in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 August 2023.