Francely Lomboto
Francely Lomboto is an Irish footballer who plays as a winger for League of Ireland Premier Division club Galway United.
Early life
Lomboto was born on 2 July 2000 in Galway, Ireland and is of Democratic Republic of the Congo descent through his parents. A native of Galway, Ireland, he attended the Institute of Technology, Sligo in the Republic of Ireland, where he studied business.
Career
As a youth player, Lomboto joined the youth academy of Galway Hibernians. In 2020, he signed for Galway United. Ahead of the 2021 season, he suffered a leg injury. Irish news website Galway Beo wrote in 2022 that he "matured into a dangerous attacking wideman" while playing for the club. During the 2023 season, he helped the club achieve promotion from the second tier to the top flight.
Sligo Rovers
In November 2024, he signed for Sligo Rovers for the 2025 season. On 23 June 2025, he scored the winner in a 2–1 victory over his former side Galway United with a Backheel finish through the goalkeeper's legs.
On 31 July 2025, it was announced that NIFL Premiership club Glenavon had signed Lomboto for an undisclosed fee. He made his debut in a 2–0 defeat to Ballymena United. On 21 November 2025, Glenavon confirmed that Lomboto had departed the club by mutual consent, having scored 3 goals in 16 appearances in all competitions.
Return to Galway United
On 7 January 2026, he returned to his hometown club Galway United ahead of the 2026 season.
Personal life
His younger brother Gradi Lomboto is also a professional footballer, playing for Finn Harps in the League of Ireland First Division.
Honours
;Galway United