Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka

Benjamin Mbunga Kimpioka (born 21 February 2000) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Super League Greece club Asteras Tripolis. He is able to play as a winger or striker.

Career

Sunderland Kimpioka signed for Sunderland from Swedish side IK Sirius as an academy player on 1 July 2016. He made his first team debut for Sunderland as a substitute in an EFL Trophy tie against Stoke City U21s on 4 September 2018. He made his league debut on 2 October 2018 in an EFL League One match against Peterborough United, coming on in the 92nd minute for Jerome Sinclair. He scored just 123 seconds into his third appearance; an EFL Trophy victory over Carlisle United on 10 October 2018. Kimpioka scored his first league goal on 23 November 2019, a 90th-minute equaliser, in a 1–1 home draw against Coventry. After a brief period away from the club, Kimpioka agreed a new 1-year deal with an option of a further year.

Torquay United On 27 March 2021, Kimpioka joined National League side Torquay United on loan for the remainder of the 2020–21 season.

AIK On 31 March 2022, Kimpioka joined Allsvenskan side AIK for an undisclosed fee.

Luzern On 23 January 2023, Kimpioka moved to Luzern in Switzerland on loan with an option to buy.

St Johnstone On 2 January 2024, Kimpioka joined Scottish side St Johnstone for an undisclosed fee. He scored his first goal for the club in a 1–0 victory away to Ross County in the Scottish Premiership on 3 February 2024.

Personal life Born in Sweden, Kimpioka is of Congolese and Angolan descent.

Honours Sunderland EFL Trophy: 2020–21