Joyeux Masanka Bungi
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| 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 (on loan from RB Leipzig) | ||
| 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) |
| 2026– | Belgium U19 | 2 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 12 December 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 15:36, 13 April 2026 (UTC) | |||
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]
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 under-17 and under-19 levels, recording 10 goals and eight assists. He played primarily as a left sided midfielder. During this time, he helped the U17 side to the semifinals of the German Championship in 2024.[2] He also played with the under-19s 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, Masanka Bungi was sent on a short-term loan through 30 June 2026 to sister-club Red Bull New York.[4]
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