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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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nelson Wilfred Khumbeni | ||
| Date of birth | 14 October 2002 | ||
| 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) |
| 2023 | → AFC Fylde (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2024 | → Morecambe (loan) | 18 | (1) |
| 2024– | → Accrington Stanley (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:30, 23 April 2024 (UTC) | |||
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]
Born in Malawi, Khumbeni moved to England at a young age.[9]
- As of match played 20 April 2024
| 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[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||
| 2020–21[11] | — | — | — | — | 2[lower-alpha 1] | 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 | ||
- Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
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