Paul Kalambayi

Breakthrough (2018–2020) Kalambayi was named as the Development Squad captain for the 2018–19 season and his EFL debut came with a start in a 2–1 defeat to Portsmouth on New Year's Day 2019. Kalambayi made 19 appearances during the 2018–19 season and helped the Dons preserve their League One status on the final day. He signed a new contract in June 2019 and was a near ever-present during the first four months of the 2019–20 season, He returned to full training in March 2020, but did not appear again during the truncated 2019–20 season.

Later years and injuries (2020–2024) Following 19 appearances during 2020–21, restricting him to 16 appearances. Kalambayi made 32 appearances and scored two goals during the 2022–23 season, He returned to match play in a behind closed doors friendly on 17 October 2023 and ended the 2023–24 season with seven appearances. Kalambayi departed the club when his contract expired at the end of the 2023–24 season.

Dagenham & Redbridge On 14 June 2024, Kalambayi signed a two-year contract with National League club Dagenham & Redbridge on a free transfer. He made 48 appearances and scored one goal during a 2024–25 season which culminated in relegation to the National League South. Kalambayi made 17 appearances and scored one goal during a mid-table 2025–26 season, which was bisected by five mid-season months on loan with National League North club Kidderminster Harriers, for whom he made 27 appearances and scored one goal. Kalambayi was released when his contract expired at the end of the 2025–26 season.

Barrow On 25 June 2026, Kalambayi transferred to National League club Barrow. The move reunited him with his former Kidderminster Harriers manager Adam Murray. He is of Congolese descent.

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