Junior Mwanga


Junior Mwanga is a French professional footballer who plays as centre-back for club Nantes, on loan from Strasbourg.

Career

Mwanga is a youth product of FC Lyon, he moved to the reserves of Bordeaux on 6 July 2020. He made his professional debut with Bordeaux in a 4–2 Ligue 1 win to Brest on 21 May 2022, the last matchday of the 2021–22 season. On 3 August 2022, Mwanga signed his first professional contract with the club tying him until 2025, He also signed for Strasbourg.
On 31 January 2025, Mwanga moved on loan to Le Havre. On 1 September 2025, he was loaned out to Nantes.

Personal life

Born in France, Mwanga is of DR Congolese descent. Mwanga's half-brother, Thomas Oualenbo, is a semi-pro footballer in France.