Christopher Kalongo

Christopher Kalongo
Kalongo in 2024
Personal information
Full name Christopher Tinga Kalongo
Date of birth (2002-01-07) January 7, 2002
Place of birth Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Atlético Ottawa
Youth career
Milton YSC
Oakville SC
Sigma FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021 Sigma FC 10 (0)
2021–2025 Forge FC 18 (0)
2025 → Sigma FC (loan) 7 (0)
2026 Toronto FC II 0 (0)
2026– Atlético Ottawa 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of June 10, 2026

Christopher Tinga Kalongo (born January 7, 2002) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Atlético Ottawa in the Canadian Premier League.

Early life

Kalongo was born in Canada to a South African mother and a Kenyan father.[1] He played youth soccer with the Milton Youth SC.[2] He later joined the youth system of Oakville SC and Sigma FC.[3][4]

Club career

In 2021, Kalongo played in League1 Ontario with Sigma FC.[5]

In September 2021, he joined Forge FC of the Canadian Premier League on a developmental contract.[6] In February 2022, he signed a standard contract with Forge.[7][8] He made his debut on April 10, 2022, against Pacific FC.[9] He won the CPL title with Forge in 2022.[10] In March 2023, he re-signed with the club for another season.[11] In October of the same year, he was a part of the Forge squad that won their fourth league title, following a 2–1 victory over Cavalry FC in the play-off final.[12] In his first three seasons with the club, he made just three appearances, serving as the backup goalkeeper,[13] however, after Triston Henry did not return to join the squad for the 2024 season, Kalongo began the 2024 season as the team's starting goalkeeper.[14][15] He was named the Canadian Premier League Goalkeeper of the Month in April 2024.[16][17] After the 2024 season, Forge picked up their option on Kalongo for the 2025 season.[18][19]

In February 2026, Kalongo signed with Toronto FC II in MLS Next Pro for the 2026 season.[20] In May 2026, he agreed to a mutual termination of his contract, after not having made any appearances for the club in their first 10 matches.[21]

In May 2026, he returned to the Canadian Premier League, signing a one-year contract, with an option for an additional season with Atlético Ottawa.[22][23]

Personal life

In December 2024, Kalongo obtained his South African passport, with the goal of representing the South Africa national soccer team.[24][25]

Career statistics

As of May 19, 2026[26]
Club Season League Playoffs Domestic Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Sigma FC 2021[5] League1 Ontario 10 0 — — – 10 0
Forge FC 2021 Canadian Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2023 2 0 0 0 0 0 – 2 0
2024 14 0 0 0 4 0 2 0 20 0
2025 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Total 18 0 0 0 4 0 2 0 24 0
Sigma FC (loan) 2025[27] League1 Ontario Premier 7 0 — — – 7 0
Toronto FC II 2026 MLS Next Pro 0 0 — — – 0 0
Career total 35 0 0 0 4 0 2 0 41 0

Honours

Forge FC

References

  1. ^ "Celebrating Black Excellence: Christopher Kalongo". Forge FC. February 23, 2024.
  2. ^ Jacques, John (September 11, 2021). "Forge Adds Goalkeeper Chris Kalongo To Developmental Contract". Northern Tribune.
  3. ^ "Forge FC Signs Canadians Jensen and Kalongo". Forge FC. February 15, 2022.
  4. ^ "Toronto FC II and Chris Kalongo agree on mutual contract termination". Toronto FC. May 19, 2026.
  5. ^ a b "Christopher Kalongo 2021 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
  6. ^ "Forge FC Sign Kalongo to a Development Goalkeeper Contract". Forge FC. September 11, 2021.
  7. ^ "Forge signs Canadians Jensen, Kalongo, adds four others". OneSoccer. February 15, 2022.
  8. ^ Lamontagne, Dale (February 15, 2022). "Forge FC sign Noah Jensen and Christopher Kalongo". Forge FC News.
  9. ^ Gangué-Ruzic, Alexandre (April 10, 2022). "Pacific FC holds on late for opening day win in CPL Final rematch vs. Forge". Canadian Premier League.
  10. ^ "Forge FC re-sign Canadian goalkeeper Christopher Kalongo". Forge FC.
  11. ^ Jacques, John (March 9, 2023). "Christopher Kalongo Returns To Forge". Northern Tribune.
  12. ^ Tierney, Mitchell (October 28, 2023). "Highlights & Analysis: Forge wins 2023 North Star Cup, defeating Cavalry to lift fourth playoff crown (Oct. 28, 2023)". OneSoccer. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  13. ^ Hundert, Ethan (September 11, 2024). "Kalongo and Koleilat: Forge FC's Ultimate Goalkeeping Tandem". Forge FC.
  14. ^ Jacques, John (April 25, 2024). "'I Trust My Ability': Kalongo Enjoying Opportunity To Impress As Forge Starter". Northern Tribune.
  15. ^ Tierney, Mitchell (May 16, 2024). "Young Canadian goalkeepers Kalongo of Forge FC, Pacific's Gazdov proving to be among the CPL's best to start 2024". Canadian Premier League.
  16. ^ "Forge FC's Chris Kalongo named Allstate CPL Goalkeeper of the Month for April". Canadian Premier League. May 3, 2024.
  17. ^ "Christopher Kalongo named CPL Goalkeeper of the Month for April". Forge FC. May 3, 2024.
  18. ^ "Forge FC Exercises 2025 Option on Goalkeeper Christopher Kalongo". Forge FC. January 2, 2025. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  19. ^ Jacques, John (January 3, 2025). "Forge Keeps Kalongo For Option Year". Northern Tribune. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  20. ^ "Toronto FC II sign Canadians Christopher Kalongo and Daniel Stampatori". Toronto FC. February 5, 2026.
  21. ^ "Toronto FC II, former Forge goalkeeper Chris Kalongo, mutually agree to terminate contract". Waking the Red. May 19, 2026.
  22. ^ "Atlético Ottawa signs Canadian goalkeeper Chris Kalongo". Canadian Premier League. April 24, 2026.
  23. ^ Jacques, John (May 24, 2026). "Kalongo Completes CPL Return With Atletico Ottawa". Northern Tribune.
  24. ^ @safl_legion (December 2, 2024). "Ready to go" (Tweet) – via X (formerly Twitter).
  25. ^ Jacques, John (December 3, 2024). "'It Would Be An Honour': Kalongo Hopeful To Represent South Africa". Northern Tribune.
  26. ^ Christopher Kalongo at Soccerway
  27. ^ "Christopher Kalongo L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
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