David Tutonda

David Mabanga Tutonda (born 11 October 1995) is a Congolese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Accrington Stanley.

Career Cardiff City Tutonda was spotted by Cardiff City academy manager Neal Ardley while playing in a showcase match, who signed him in October 2012. He was offered a professional contract with Cardiff in April 2014. Newport won the match 2–1. He scored his first Football League goal for Newport on 18 April 2015 in the 3–2 defeat to Dagenham & Redbridge.

Tutonda joined League Two club York City on 7 August 2015 on a six-month loan. He made his debut a day later in the opening match of the 2015–16 season, a 3–0 away defeat to Wycombe Wanderers.

Barnet On 31 December 2016, Tutonda agreed to sign for League Two club Barnet on a two-year contract, effective from 1 January 2017. He scored his first goal for the club on 29 April 2017 in a 3–1 win over Grimsby Town. He left the club at the end of the 2019–20 season, having played 113 games for the Bees, scoring five goals.

Bristol Rovers On 28 August 2020, Tutonda joined Bristol Rovers on a free transfer, signing a two-year deal following a successful trial period. He made his debut for the club on the opening day of the season, replacing Luke Leahy in the 73 minute of a 1–1 away draw at Sunderland and made his first league start three weeks later, playing the entirety of a 2–0 home victory over Northampton Town. On 18 June 2021, Tutonda had his contract terminated by Rovers in order to allow him to pursue opportunities elsewhere.

Gillingham Having departed Rovers, Tutonda joined Gillingham on 18 June 2021.

In May 2023, manager Neil Harris confirmed that Tutonda had been offered a new contract at the club.

Morecambe Tutonda left Gillingham at the end of his contract and on 11 August 2023 signed a one-year deal with Morecambe.

Rochdale On 3 July 2025, Tutonda joined National League side Rochdale on an initial one-year deal. On 18 May 2026, the club announced it was releasing him.

Accrington Stanley On 16 July 2026, Tutonda joined League Two club Accrington Stanley on a one-year deal.

Personal life Tutonda was born in Kinshasa, DR Congo and moved to London, England with his family at the age of five. He did not start playing football until the age of 12. Championship

2015–16 Championship

2016–17 League Two

2017–18 League Two

2018–19 National League

2019–20 National League

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2022–23 League Two

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2023–24 League Two

2024–25 League Two

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