Assani Lukimya-Mulongoti (born 25 January 1986) is a Congolese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for German Oberliga Niederrhein club 1. FC Monheim.
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 Lukimya after practice with Werder in 2012 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 25 January 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Uvira, Zaire | ||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | 1. FC Monheim | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1997–2000 | SV Norden Nordwest 1898 | ||
| 2000–2004 | Tasmania-Gropiusstadt | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2007 | Hertha BSC II | 54 | (2) |
| 2007–2009 | Hansa Rostock II | 14 | (4) |
| 2007–2009 | Hansa Rostock | 12 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | Carl Zeiss Jena | 32 | (3) |
| 2010–2012 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 64 | (2) |
| 2012–2015 | Werder Bremen | 79 | (3) |
| 2016–2018 | Liaoning Whowin | 69 | (12) |
| 2019–2021 | Uerdingen 05 | 82 | (7) |
| 2022–2023 | MSV Düsseldorf | 50 | (20) |
| 2024– | 1. FC Monheim | 28 | (5) |
| International career | |||
| 2008–2011 | DR Congo | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 June 2024 | |||
Club career
Lukimya began his career in Berlin with SV Norden Nordwest 1898, before moving to SV Tasmania-Gropiusstadt 73. In 2004, he was scouted by Hertha BSC, where he played for the reserve team.
After three years with Hertha, he initially signed a one-year contract with FC Hansa Rostock.[citation needed] In Rostock, he played for the reserves during his first year, before being promoted to the first team in 2008.[1] In February 2008 he was rewarded with a professional contract running from July 2008 till 2010.[2] On 9 March 2009, he was suspended from the senior team, and returned to play for the reserve team.[3] On 18 August 2009, he was released from his contract and became a free agent.[3]
He subsequently signed with FC Carl Zeiss Jena until 2010.[3] On 20 April 2010, he announced his departure for the end of the season and signed for Fortuna Düsseldorf on a two-year contract the same day.[4]
On 24 May 2012, Lukimya joined Werder Bremen, signing a contract until 30 June 2015. On 26 January 2016, Bremen announced Lukimya would leave the club for Liaoning Whowin. The reported transfer fee was €2 million.[5]
On 31 January 2019, Lukimya returned to Germany, joining Uerdingen 05 on a free transfer.[6]
International career
His first game for the DR Congo national team was on 20 August 2008 against Togo in a friendly game.[7]
Personal life
Lukimya holds a German passport.[7]
References
External links
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