Joyeux Masanka Bungi
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joyeux Masanka Bungi | ||
| Date of birth | 24 January 2007 | ||
| Place of birth | Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, Belgium | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Red Bull New York | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2017–2022 | KRC Genk | ||
| 2023-2025 | RB Leipzig | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2025– | RB Leipzig | 0 | (0) |
| 2026– | → New York Red Bulls (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2022 | Belgium U15 | 5 | (0) |
| 2022 | Belgium U16 | 13 | (0) |
| 2023 | Belgium U17 | 7 | (0) |
| 2024 | Belgium U18 | 3 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 12 December 2025 | |||
Joyeux Masanka Bungi (born 24 January 2007) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a defender for New York Red Bulls on loan from RB Leipzig.[1]
Career
Youth
Born in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, Masanka Bungi began his career in the youth system of local club KRC Genk in 2017. In 2023 Masanka Bungi joined the RB Leipzig Academy, where he would make 56 appearances between the U-17 and U-19 levels, recording 10 goals and eight assists. He played primarily as a left sided midfielder. During this time he helped the U-17's to the semifinals of the German Championship in 2024.[2] He also played with the U-19's in the UEFA Youth League.
RB Leipzig
Masanka Bungi signed a first team contract with RB Leipzig on 7 February 2025.[3]
Loan to Red Bull New York
On 26 February 2026 sent Masanka Bungi on a short-term loan through June 30, 2026 to sister-club Red Bull New York.[4]
National team
Masanka Bungi represented has represented Belgium at the youth national team level. Masanka Bungi has featured for the U-15's, U-16's, U-17's, and U-18's. He has made a total of 28 appearances for Belgium Youth National Teams.[5]
References
- ^ Joyeux Masanka Bungi at Soccerway
- ^ "Red Bull New York Adds Belgium Youth International Joyeux Masanka Bungi on Loan from RB Leipzig". newyorkredbulls.com. 26 February 2026.
- ^ "Julián Bazán, el prospecto que la temporada 'matecaña' 2024 consolidó". nypost.com. 26 February 2026.
- ^ "Red Bull New York sign Belgian youngster Joyeux Masanka Bungi on loan from RB Leipzig". amny.com. 26 February 2026.
- ^ "Red Bull New York Adds Belgium Youth International Joyeux Masanka Bungi on Loan from RB Leipzig". newyorkredbulls.com. 26 February 2026.
External links
- Joyeux Masanka Bungi at Soccerway
- Profile at bundesliga.com