Cyril Ngonge


Cyril Ngonge is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder, winger, or forward for Spanish club Espanyol on loan from Italian club Napoli, and the Belgium national team.

Club career

Club Brugge

Ngonge is a youth exponent from Club Brugge. He made his senior debut on 2 December 2018 in the Belgian [First Division A|Belgian Pro League] against Standard Liège. He replaced Emmanuel Dennis after 20 minutes.

Jong PSV

On 1 September 2019, Ngonge was loaned out to Jong PSV for the 2019–20 season. He made his debut for the club on 13 September 2019 in a 3–2 home victory against Jong AZ in the Eerste Divisie.

RKC Waalwijk

After his return, he was directly sold to Eredivisie club RKC Waalwijk. There, he developed into a starter in his first season and scored his first goal for the club in his fourth game, a 2–2 draw against Feyenoord.

Groningen

After a single season with Waalwijk Ngonge, joined fellow Eredivisie club FC Groningen where he quickly established himself as a regular starter.

Hellas Verona

On 19 January 2023, Ngonge joined Serie A club Hellas Verona. He made his debut for the club that month in Serie A in a 1–1 draw against Udinese on 30 January 2023. He registered his first goal for the club in the following week, scoring a second-half equaliser in a 1–1 home draw against Lazio.

Napoli

Ngonge signed for fellow Italian club Napoli on 19 January 2024. He made his league debut for I Partenopei on 28 January 2024, in a 0–0 away draw against Lazio.

Loan to Torino

On 24 July 2025, Ngonge joined fellow Serie A club Torino on a one-year loan for €1 million, with the option of a permanent transfer.

Loan to Espanyol

On 31 January 2026, Ngonge moved on loan to Spanish club Espanyol, with an option to buy.

International career

Ngonge made his debut for the Belgium national team on 10 October 2024 in a UEFA Nations League A|UEFA Nations League] game against Italy at Stadio Olimpico. He substituted Loïs Openda in the 87th minute of a 2–2 draw.

Personal life

Ngonge's father, Michel Ngonge, was also a professional footballer and represented the DR Congo national team.

Honours

Napoli
Individual