William Kokolo
French footballer (born 2000)
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William Joseph Gabriel Kokolo (born 9 June 2000) is a French professional footballer who plays as a left back for German 2. Bundesliga club Hannover 96.[2] He also plays on the left wing.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Joseph Gabriel Kokolo[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 9 June 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | France | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Hannover 96 | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2017 | Monaco | ||
| 2017–2018 | Sunderland | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2020 | Sunderland | 0 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | → Darlington (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2020–2022 | Middlesbrough | 1 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Burton Albion | 16 | (1) |
| 2023–2024 | Swindon Town | 28 | (2) |
| 2024–2025 | Laval | 35 | (1) |
| 2025– | Hannover 96 | 6 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 27 December 2025 | |||
Club career
Sunderland
Kokolo signed for Sunderland in July 2017, having left Monaco at the age of 16.[3]
On 6 December 2018, Kokolo signed for National League North side Darlington on a "work experience loan".[4] He made his professional debut two days later, starting and playing the full match in a 2–1 loss to Nuneaton Borough.[5] During his tenure, Kokolo made 3 starts and 6 substitute appearances for the Quakers.[6]
Middlesbrough
On 11 March 2020, Kokolo signed a two-year contract with local rivals Middlesbrough of the Championship, signing for the Teesside-based club on a free transfer.[7]
Burton Albion
On 11 January 2022, Kokolo signed for EFL League One side Burton Albion.[8] He scored his first goal on 12 February 2022 in a 2-2 draw against Cambridge United[9]
Swindon Town
On 11 November 2023, Kololo officially signed for EFL League Two side Swindon Town[10] on a three-month deal, valid until January 2024 following a two-week trial period, joining the club on a free transfer after being released from Burton Albion at the end of the 2022-23 season. On 5 January 2024, Kokolo signed an extension to his contract until the end of the season.[11]
Laval
Kokolo returned to French football when he signed for Ligue 2 club Laval in July 2024.[12]
Hannover 96
On 1 September 2025, Kokolo was signed by Hannover 96.[13]
Personal life
Kokolo was born in France and holds Congolese and Malagasy nationality.[14]
In August 2022, Kokolo was charged with three counts of rape. In June 2023 Kokolo was acquitted of all charges.[15]
