Raphaël Eyongo (born 21 May 2003) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for Belgian club RAAL La Louvière.

Raphaël Eyongo
Personal information
Date of birth (2003-05-21) 21 May 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Breda, Netherlands
Height 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
RAAL La Louvière
Number 27
Youth career
2014–2015 Feyenoord
2015–2016 NAC Breda
2016–2022 Excelsior
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2024 Excelsior 11 (0)
2024– RAAL La Louvière 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 July 2024

Professional career

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Eyongo is a youth product of Feyenoord and NAC Breda, before moving to the youth academy of Excelsior at the age of 13. He made his professional debut with Excelsior as a late substitute in a 4–2 KNVB Cup loss to Groningen on 15 December 2021.[1] On 13 November 2022, he signed his first professional contract with the club for a 1+1year option.[2] At the beginning of the 2023/2024 season, Eyongo struggled with an ankle injury, after his recovery he played for the Under-21 team of Excelsior. In July 2024, he made a free transfer from Excelsior to RAAL La Louvière.[3]

Personal life

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Born in the Netherlands, Eyongo is of Congolese (DR) descent.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Debuut van Raphaël Eyongo in bekerduel tegen FC Groningen". Excelsior Rotterdam. 15 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Excelsior legt Raphaël Eyongo vast |". 22 November 2022.
  3. ^ "Un attaquant néerlandais débarque dans le Centre !".
  4. ^ Mitoga, Jason (10 January 2023). "Raphaël Eyongo : « Je suis un fan des Léopards et c'est forcément un rêve pour chaque congolais de représenter cette équipe »". Leopard Leader Foot.
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