Brooklyn Kabongolo

Brooklyn Lukongola Kabongolo (born 16 October 2002) is a French professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Livingston.

Club career Kabongolo came through the youth academy at Ipswich Town, but left the club without making a single first team appearance. After his exit from Portman Road, Kabongolo signed for Billericay Town in 2023. Some impressive performances led to the opportunity to sign for Southend United.

He signed for Southend United for the second half of the 2023-2024 season. The defender made 13 league appearances for the Shrimpers before deciding to leave the club in February 2024 after failing to agree a new deal.

He signed for Oxford City in July 2024. After making 9 first team appearances for the club, he was on the move again when he signed for Aveley in October 2024.

Kabongolo's good form earned him a move to Scottish side Livingston in July 2025, signing a two year deal with the West Lothian club.

In October 2025, he joined Arbroath on loan until the end of the 2025–26 season.

Personal life Kabongolo is of French and Congolese heritage.

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