Leroy-Jacques Mickels

Leroy-Jacques Mickels (born 25 June 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Waldhof Mannheim. Born in Germany, he represents the Rwanda national team.

Club career Mickels moved to MSV Duisburg on 27 June 2019. He made his professional debut for MSV Duisburg in the 3. Liga on 20 July 2019, in the home match against Sonnenhof Großaspach. His contract was extended until 2021 on 18 December 2019. On 26 May 2021, it was announced that he would leave Duisburg at the end of the 2020–21 season. Four days later, he signed with Türkgücü München.

Mickels joined Regionalliga West club Rot-Weiß Oberhausen on 23 June 2022. He signed a one-and-a-half-year contract with Bulgarian club Spartak Varna in January 2023.

On 4 July 2023, Mickels joined Saudi club Al-Taraji.

On 14 August 2024, Mickels joined Azerbaijani club Shamakhi. On 11 August 2025, fellow Azerbaijan Premier League club Zira announced the signing of Mickels from Şamaxı, on a two-year contract.

On 22 July 2026, Mickels returned to Germany after four seasons abroad and signed with Waldhof Mannheim in 3. Liga.

International career On 16 March 2026, Mickels was named in Rwanda's provisional 31-man squad for their 2026 FIFA Series matches against Grenada and then either Kenya or Estonia, alongside his older twin-brothers Joy-Lance and Joy-Slayd.

Personal life Leroy-Jacques' older twin brothers Joy-Lance and Joy-Slayd Mickels are also professional footballer. The three brothers, whose mother come from the DR Congo and father from Rwanda, played together at the under-19 level for Borussia Mönchengladbach.

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International Scores and results list Rwanda's goal tally first. No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 27 March 2026 Amahoro Stadium, Kigali, Rwanda 1–0 4–0 2026 FIFA Series 2. 30 March 2026 2–0 2–0

Honours Rwanda FIFA Series: 2026

Individual FIFA Series Player of the Tournament: 2026