Junior Nkeng

Robert Junior Forzah Nkeng (born 4 August 2007) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for club Charlton Athletic as a wing back and a winger.

Early Life Nkeng was born in Barcelona to parents of Cameroonian heritage. His family moved from Spain to London when he was seven.

Career

AFC Wimbledon Nkeng joined AFC Wimbledon in 2021, following time in the academy at Tottenham Hotspur, making the step up to AFC Wimbledon's under-17's ahead of the 2023–24 season. On 7 November 2023, Nkeng made his AFC Wimbledon debut, coming on as an 89th-minute substitute against Crystal Palace under-21's in the EFL Trophy, later making a second appearance for the Dons in the same competition, again as a substitute, against Wycombe Wanderers eleven days later.

On 29 June 2025, AFC Wimbledon announced Nkeng had signed his first professional contract with the club.

On 18 March 2026, Nkeng started in a 4–2 home defeat to Leyton Orient, scoring the first two goals of his professional career in the first half.

Non-league loans In March 2025, Nkeng was loaned to Isthmian League South Central Division side Kingstonian until the end of the season, making six appearances in all competitions at the club.

On 30 August 2025, following his first start for AFC Wimbledon in an EFL Cup tie against Reading four days prior, Nkeng joined National League South club Chelmsford City on loan.

In October 2025, Nkeng signed on loan for Isthmian League Premier Division club Chatham Town.

Charlton Athletic On 1 September 2026, Nkeng signed for Charlton Athletic on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

Career Statistics As of matches played 30 August 2026