Willy Kambwala

Manchester United Kambwala was linked with a move to English teams Liverpool and Manchester United in July 2020. He made the move to Manchester United in October 2020, signing on transfer deadline day. He suffered an eleven-month injury layoff only weeks into his spell in Manchester, returning to action in September 2021, playing in an 8–2 away win against Birmingham City's under-18 team.

He signed a professional contract with Manchester United the following month. Kambwala made his senior debut for United in December 2023, starting in a Premier League match against West Ham United. With several first-team defenders sidelined through injuries, Kambwala made his second professional start on 7 April 2024, in a league game against Liverpool that ended in a 2–2 draw at Old Trafford.

Villarreal On 15 July 2024, Kambwala signed for La Liga club Villarreal.

Loan to Como On 26 August 2026, Kambwala joined Serie A club Como on a one-year loan deal.

International career Kambwala is eligible to represent both France and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He has been called up to play for the French under-16 side. In June 2025, he opted to play for the DR Congo national team.

Career statistics

Honours Manchester United FA Cup: 2023–24