Bali Mumba

Sunderland

Mumba made his senior debut for Sunderland against Wolverhampton Wanderers on the last day of the 2017–18 EFL Championship season, coming on as an 87th-minute substitute for captain John O'Shea, who handed him the captain's armband as he entered the field of play, making him the club's youngest ever captain for the few minutes of play remaining. On 2 November 2018, Mumba signed his first professional contract with the club until 2021. He joined South Shields on loan in March 2020, scoring in his second game, at home to FC United of Manchester.

Norwich City

In July 2020, Mumba joined Norwich City on a four-year deal. On 21 August 2021, he made his Premier League debut in a 5–0 defeat against Manchester City.

Loan to Peterborough

On 6 January 2022, Mumba joined EFL Championship side Peterborough United on loan for the remainder of the 2021–22 season. He scored the winner on his debut in a 2–1 win against Bristol Rovers in the FA Cup third round.

Loan to Plymouth

On 14 July 2022, Mumba joined EFL League One club Plymouth Argyle on loan for the 2022–23 season. An impressive start to life at Home Park saw Plymouth sitting top of the league with Mumba winning the EFL Young Player of the Month award for September 2022. Mumba would play 47 games and score eight times for Argyle as they went on to win the League One title, and finished as runners-up in the EFL Trophy, with Mumba starting in the Wembley final. The majority of…

Mumba has represented England at under-16, under-17, under-18 and under-19 level. His parents are Congolese.

As of matches played 4 January 2026

Plymouth Argyle

EFL League One: 2022–23 EFL Trophy runner-up: 2022–23 Individual

EFL League One Young Player of the Season: 2022–23 EFL League One Team of the Season: 2022–23 EFL Young Player of the Month: September 2022