Bryan Limbombe

Bryan Michael Limbombe Ekango (born 14 May 2001) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Eredivisie club Heracles Almelo.

Bryan Limbombe

Personal information
Full name	Bryan Michael Limbombe Ekango[1]
Date of birth	(2001-05-14) 14 May 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth	Mechelen, Belgium
Height	1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)[1]
Position(s)	Left winger
Team information
Current team	Heracles Almelo
Number	7
Youth career
2007–2015	Mechelen
2015–2017	Zulte Waregem
2017–2020	Genk
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2021	Genk	9	(0)
2021–2023	Roda JC	68	(14)
2023–	Heracles Almelo	45	(2)
International career
2018–2019	Belgium U18	6	(0)
2020	Belgium U19	1	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10 June 2025

Club career

Genk

On 26 August 2017, Genk announced that 16-year-old Limbombe had signed his first professional contract with them, as he left the youth academy of Zulte Waregem.^[2]

On 19 January 2020, Limbombe made his professional debut for Genk in the league match against his former club Zulte Waregem, coming on as a substitute for Jere Uronen in a 3–0 win.^[3] Two days after his debut, Genk announced through its official channels that Limbombe's contract was extended until June 2024.^[4]

Roda JC

On 24 August 2021, Limbombe signed a two-year contract with Eerste Divisie club Roda JC.^[5] He made his competitive debut for the club on 10 September in a 0–0 league draw against NAC Breda.^[6] On 17 September, he scored his first goals for the club, a brace, to secure a 2–0 victory against TOP Oss.^[7] He finished his first season with 36 total appearances in which he scored seven goals, as Roda eventually lost out on promotion in the play-offs after a loss in extra time to Excelsior.^[8]

Heracles Almelo

On 29 June 2023, Limbombe signed a four-year contract with recently promoted Eredivisie club Heracles Almelo.^[9][10] He was handed the number 7 shirt.^[11]

Personal life

Born in Belgium, Limbombe is of Congolese descent.^[12] He is the brother of the footballers Anthony, Stallone and Maxime Limbombe.^[13]

Career statistics

As of match played 17 December 2023^[14]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Cup		Europe		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Genk	2019–20[a]	Jupiler Pro League	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0
	2020–21	Jupiler Pro League	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0
	Total		9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	9	0
Roda JC	2021–22	Eerste Divisie	33	7	1	0	—		2[b]	0	36	7
	2022–23	Eerste Divisie	35	7	1	0	—		—		36	7
	Total		68	14	2	0	0	0	2	0	72	14
Heracles Almelo	2023–24	Eredivisie	14	1	1	0	—		—		15	1
Career total			91	15	3	0	0	0	2	0	96	15

1. Season curtailed due to COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium
2. Appearances in the Eredivisie play-offs