Brooklyn Ilunga

Brooklyn Ilunga (born 21 November 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a wing-back or winger for Hartlepool United.

Club career Ilunga joined Milton Keynes Dons at the age of 7 and progressed through the club's academy before signing scholarship terms in August 2020. After featuring for the first team as a substitute on the final day of the 2020–21 season, Ilunga was handed the squad number 25 ahead of the 2021–22 campaign. On 22 February 2022, Ilunga joined Southern League Premier Central club Royston Town on loan for the remainder of the season. He concluded his debut year as a professional by being named Milton Keynes Dons Academy Player of the Year for the 2021–22 season.

On 1 September 2022, Ilunga joined National League South club Hemel Hempstead Town until January 2023. On 6 January 2023, Ilunga joined National League club Wealdstone on loan until the end of the season.

In January 2025, Ilunga joined League Two side Bromley on a permanent deal. Following the Ravens title-winning campaign, Ilunga departed the club upon the expiry of his contract at the end of the 2025–26 season.

Ilunga signed for National League side Hartlepool United on effective 1 July 2026. He started in the opening match of the 2026–27 season, a 2–0 home win against Barrow, assisting the opener.

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HonoursRoyston Town Southern League Challenge Cup: 2021–22BromleyEFL League Two: 2025–26 Individual' Milton Keynes Dons Academy Player of the Year: 2021–22