Jonathan Muzinga


Jonathan Muzinga


Jonathan Muzinga (born 10 November 2002) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Veikkausliiga club KuPS.

Early years

Born in Lappeenranta to parents from Democratic Republic of Congo, Muzinga moved to Helsinki with his family at an early age. He started playing football in youth team of FC Kontu in East Helsinki, before joining PK-35 when aged 15.

Club career

Muzinga made his senior debut with FC Kontu first team in 2018, in fourth-tier level Kolmonen.

PK-35

Since 2019, he played with PK-35 first team in Kolmonen, Kakkonen and Ykkönen. At the end of the 2020 season, he was named the Player of the Season in Kakkonen Group A, and the Top Goalscorer after scoring 11 goals in 12 matches.

SJK

He joined SJK for the 2022 season. Muzinga made his Veikkausliiga debut with the first team, but due to injury, he was mainly deployed in the club's academy team in second-tier Ykkönen.

Honka

On 16 November 2022, he joined fellow Veikkausliiga side FC Honka. During the 2023, Muzinga made 14 appearances in the league scoring two goals. He was mainly deployed as a late substitute. After the season, Honka was suddenly declared for bankruptcy, and Muzinga was released.

KuPS

On 23 January 2024, Muzinga signed with Kuopion Palloseura (KuPS) in Veikkausliiga, on a one-year deal with an option to extend.

International career

Muzinga has made one appearance for Finland under-21 national team, in a friendly match against Iceland on 7 September 2023.

Career statistics

As of 27 April 2024.

Honours

PK-35

  • Kolmonen Group Helsinki/Uusimaa II: 2019
  • Kakkonen Group A: 2020

FC Honka

  • Finnish Cup: 2023 Runners-up

KuPS

  • Finnish League Cup: 2024 Runners-up

Individual

  • Kakkonen Group A: Player of the Year, 2020
  • Kakkonen Group A: Top Goalscorer, 2020

References

External links

  • Jonathan Muzinga at Soccerway
  • Jonathan Muzinga at WorldFootball.net

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