Gabriel Kunda Junior
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gabriel Bwalya Kunda Junior | ||
| Date of birth | 2 October 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Lusaka, Zambia | ||
| Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 6 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Central midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2002 | Charlton Athletic | ||
| Atletico Madrid | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2012 | Atlético B | 24 | (3) |
| 2013 | Valencia | 0 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 9 May 2009 | |||
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Gabriel Bwalya Kunda Junior (born 2 October 1992), commonly known as Gabriel Kunda, Jr. is a Zambian footballer who operates primarily as a central midfielder.[1]
Career
Born in Avondale, Lusaka, Kunda started his career at Charlton Athletic youth system, where he played for the club at U9 level, before moving to Spain in 2003 with his mother. He played for local side UD Almería before joining Atletico Madrid. Kunda signed during the summer of 2008, as a school boy, where he played in their youth team.
In the 2009–10 season,[2] he made his professional debut in the third division, contributing with 24 matches. Kunda later left the club after four years in early March 2012, despite his contract due to expire in June 2012. It was reported that Kunda left due to family issues and returned to England.
He spoke with Premier League side Wigan Athletic in March 2012 but was turned down due to legal issues. On 18 January 2013, Kunda signed a short-term contract with Valencia until the end of the 2012-2013 season. However, Kunda made no appearances for the club and was released at the end of the season.[3][4]
Style of play
Kunda is a player known for his movement, vision and combination play. He has been described as a "skilful, and creative" player who has "an eye for goal". He creates and has good ball control, a right-footed player with bags of energy in midfield that allows him to attack and defend. Kunda's best attribute is his ability of unlocking defenses with his close control and composure on the ball.
References
- ↑ "Player profile". Soccer talents. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
- ↑ "Kunda close to seal big move". Zimbio.com. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
- ↑ "Gabriel Kunda Jr. Eyes Premier League Move". Zimbio. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
- ↑ Honours even at the Ciutat de Valencia Archived 2013-01-02 at Archive.today; ESPN FC, 19 August 2012
External links
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