Kazenga LuaLua

Newcastle United and loan spells

Born in Kinshasa, LuaLua moved to England shortly after his birth. He moved to Newcastle as a youngster, as his older brother Lomana LuaLua was signed by Newcastle United. Kazenga progressed in Newcastle's youth academy, and played for the reserve team. He was called up to the senior squad for the first time for the FA Cup third-round game against Birmingham City on 6 January 2007. At just 16 years and 27 days old, LuaLua would have been the youngest player to play for Newcastle: the record is currently held by Steve Watson. He was part of the Newcastle youth team that reached the semi-final of the FA Youth Cup in the 2005–06 season. LuaLua finally made his first-team debut on 6 January 2008, coming on in the 74th minute of an FA Cup third-round game against Stoke City as a substitute for Damien Duff. LuaLua made his Premier League debut on 19 January 2008, coming on as a substitute again for Duff at St James' Park in a match against Bolton Wanderers and went on to make several appearances for the first team later that season.

Loan to Doncaster Rovers

In January 2009 LuaLua signed for Doncaster Rovers of the Championship on loan until the end of the season. All four of his appearances game in the league where the Yorkshire club finished 14th of the 2008–09 Championship season.

Loan to Brighton & Hove Albion

On 9 February 2010, LuaLua joined League One side Brighton & Hove Albion on loan, initially for one…

As of 25 January 2025

He is the younger brother of DR Congo international striker Lomana Trésor LuaLua. He is also the cousin of striker Trésor Kandol and former Everton midfielder Yannick Bolasie.

Brighton & Hove Albion

Football League One: 2010–11 Luton Town

EFL League One: 2018–19