Willy
Kambwala
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Biography
After captaining France Under-16s, the centre-back arrived with a big reputation for his quality and leadership skills.
Signed from Sochaux on transfer deadline day in October 2020, he made an impressive United debut in a convincing victory over Derby County Under-18s, displaying speed and intelligence. However, an injury lay-off followed before he returned in 2021/22. The defender made his UEFA Youth League bow during that campaign, in the home game against Villarreal, and kicked on further in 2022/23. Kambwala was selected in a senior matchday squad for the first time on 17 December 2023 and watched from the bench at Anfield as a resilient United drew 0-0 with Liverpool in the Premier League. Six days later, he made his first-team debut when Erik ten Hag selected him as a starting centre-back against West Ham United at the London Stadium.
- Position
Defender
- Country
France
- Date of birth
25 Aug 2004
- Joined
5 Oct 2020
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Willy Kambwala | Fight For Your Dream
VideoFight For Your Dream | You will love Willy Kambwala’s first big interview, charting his rise from Les Ulis in France…
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Academy Weekly: Landmark achievements
ArticleWhile our U18s scored nine at Liverpool, several young Reds had special moments in their senior careers.
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoNews
Kambwala proud to represent United
ArticleAcademy graduate Willy stopped by to chat after an impressive showing from the defender against Liverpool.
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoNews
Kambwala: It’s my passion!
VideoYou’ll love Willy Kambwala’s post-match interview, after a promising first Old Trafford start…
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoVideo
Erik: Kambwala can stake his claim
ArticleThe boss says Willy has the opportunity to continue impressing due to defensive absentees.
- 2wpublished time 2 week agoNews
Forson and Kambwala reflect on United debuts
ArticleOmari and Willy have both made their Premier League bows for the Reds this season.
- Mar '24published time Mar 24News
Forson and Kambwala receive debut balls
VideoUnited duo Omari Forson and Willy Kambwala were recently each awarded a special Premier League gift at Carrington...
- Mar '24published time Mar 24Video
Academy Weekly: Kobbie call-up follows FA Cup win
ArticleOur round-up covers Mainoo's promotion, wins for the U18s and U21s, and the graduates who starred against Liverpool.
- Mar '24published time Mar 24Features
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ArticleWilly Kambwala and Omari Forson have received special gifts of honour from the Premier League.
- Mar '24published time Mar 24News
Evra reacts to Kambwala's first interview as a Red
ArticleRead what Patrice has to say about the young defender and his fellow graduate of Les Ulis in Paris.
- Feb '24published time Feb 24News
Kambwala: Don’t let people say you can’t do it
ArticleIn 'Fight For Your Dream', Academy graduate Willy speaks passionately about his football journey so far.
- Feb '24published time Feb 24News
Kambwala: It was only United for me
ArticleWilly reveals his dream has always been to represent the Reds.
- Feb '24published time Feb 24News
The best Academy moments of 2023
VideoWatch the best moments for our Academy graduates in 2023, including debuts, wondergoals and more…
- Jan '24published time Jan 24Video
The Debate: Academy graduates deserve their debuts
ArticleHomegrown players were a talking point on our weekly discussion show, after the recent bows for Kambwala and Forson.
- Jan '24published time Jan 24News
Nick Cox: My 2023 Academy review
ArticleOur director of Academy reviews a successful 2023, punctuated by first-team debuts.
- Dec '23published time Dec 23News