Erving Botaka

Erving Dzho Botaka-Ioboma is a Russian footballer who plays as a centre-back for Arsenal Tula.

Club career

He made his debut in the Russian [Professional Football League] for FC Solyaris Moscow on 20 July 2016 in a game against FSK Dolgoprudny.
In July 2018 his failed transfer back to Torpedo Moscow caused a stir when it was reported the club canceled his contract because the ultras refused to allow a black footballer to play for the club. Torpedo later denied this via an official statement but the Torpedo ultras were adamant with their own statement.
He made his Russian Football [National League] debut for Luch Vladivostok on 24 July 2019 in a game against FC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk.
On 11 June 2021, he signed a long-term contract with Russian Premier League club Ufa, reuniting with his former Veles Moscow|Veles] coach Aleksei Stukalov. He made his RPL debut for Ufa on 18 September 2021 in a game against FC Khimki.