Jeremy Monga

Jeremy Monga
Monga in 2025
Personal information
Full nameJeremy Ngola Monga
Date of birth (2009-07-10) 10 July 2009 (age 16)
Place of birthCoventry, England
PositionWinger
Team information
Current team
Leicester City
Number28
Youth career
2017–2025Leicester City
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2025–Leicester City20(1)
International career‡
2024England U154(0)
2024–2025England U169(4)
2025–England U197(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 12:44, 25 December 2025 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 01:31, 19 November 2025 (UTC)

Jeremy Ngola Monga (born 10 July 2009) is an English footballer who plays as a winger for EFL Championship club Leicester City.

Club career

Monga began his career with Coventry City, before joining the Leicester City Academy at age eight to play at the under-9 level.[1][2] He became the youngest Premier League 2 scorer on 1 November 2024 after scoring against Aston Villa.[3] After impressing for the under-21s, he began training with the first-team.[4] However, manager Ruud van Nistelrooy stated opportunities for Monga would be limited, considering his school commitments.[5] He was included in the match day squad for their FA Cup fourth round match against Manchester United on 7 February 2025 at the age of 15 years and 212 days.[6]

He made his professional debut for Leicester on 7 April, aged 15 years and 271 days, coming on as a substitute for Bilal El Khannouss in the 74th minute of a 0–3 defeat to Newcastle United in the Premier League.[7] In doing so, he became the second-youngest player, behind Ethan Nwaneri, to play in the Premier League.[8][9] Monga had to play in a sponsorless shirt, to comply with UK laws on gambling advertising.[10] Van Nistelrooy praised Monga on his debut, saying, "He showed glimpses of his quality at such a young age."[11] He finished his debut season with seven Premier League appearances.[12]

Following relegation, Monga signed a new scholarship contract with Leicester in June 2025. He is expected to sign professional terms with the club when he reaches age 17 in 2026.[13] On 13 August 2025, Monga became the youngest player to start a match for Leicester City, starting and playing 60 minutes against Huddersfield Town in a 2–2 draw in the first round of the Carabao Cup.[14] Three days later, Monga scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 loss away to Preston North End, becoming the youngest goalscorer in Championship history at 16 years and 37 days old.[15]

International career

Born in England, Monga is of Zambian descent.[16] He has represented England at the U15 and U16 level, captaining the latter.[17][18]

Monga made his U19 debut during a 2-0 win over Ukraine at Pinatar Arena on 3 September 2025.[19]

Style of play

Monga is said to be comfortable playing from either flank in attacking roles being able to use both feet flawlessly and is regarded more for his dribbling.[20]

Personal life

Monga currently attends Ratcliffe College.[21]

Career statistics

As of match played 20 December 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Leicester City U212024–25[12]———3[a]030
Leicester City2024–25[12]Premier League700000—70
2025–26[22]Championship1310010—141
Total2010010—211
Career total201001030241
  1. ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy

References

  1. ^ Rob Tanner (8 April 2025). "Jeremy Monga was a rare glimpse of positivity for Leicester on another bleak night". The Athletic. Retrieved 11 May 2025.
  2. ^ Sam Jones (7 April 2025). "Efficient Newcastle Claim The Points On Filbert Way". LCFC. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  3. ^ "Jeremy Monga". LCFC. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
  4. ^ Jordan Blackwell (2 April 2025). "Jeremy Monga Leicester City game-time stance set out by Ruud van Nistelrooy". Leicester Mercury. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  5. ^ Blackwell, Jordan (7 March 2025). "Jeremy Monga plan set out as Leicester City wage Man City transfer battle". Leicester Mercury. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  6. ^ Percy, John (6 February 2025). "Leicester ready to play 15-year-old wonderkid against Manchester United". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
  7. ^ "Leicester City 0–3 Newcastle United". BBC Sport. 7 April 2025. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
  8. ^ "Monga becomes second-youngest Premier League player ever". Premier League. 7 April 2025. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  9. ^ "Arsenal hand 15-year-old Premier League debut against Leeds". The Independent. 23 August 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
  10. ^ "Leicester's Jeremy Monga becomes second-youngest Premier League player in blank shirt". BBC Sport. 7 April 2025.
  11. ^ Jordan Blackwell (8 April 2025). "Every word Ruud van Nistelrooy said on Winks, Monga and his future in tense press conference". Leicester Mercury. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  12. ^ a b c "Games played by Jeremy Monga in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
  13. ^ "Jeremy Monga: Leicester City midfielder, 15, to sign professional deal in 2026". BBC Sport. 9 June 2025.
  14. ^ "Jeremy Monga: Leicester City player becomes club's youngest starter". BBC Sport. 14 August 2025. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
  15. ^ "Preston North End 2-1 Leicester City - Teenager Monga's goal in vain for Foxes". BBC Sport. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
  16. ^ https://africasoccer.com/real-madrid-interested-in-signing-english-zambian-talent-jeremy-monga/
  17. ^ "Jeremy Monga » Internationals". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  18. ^ Ethan Evans (3 March 2025). "Meet Leicester City's young sensation who captains England and is wanted by Europe's finest". Leicester Mercury. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  19. ^ "Report: England MU19s 2-0 Ukraine". England Football. 3 September 2025. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
  20. ^ Blackwell, Jordan (5 February 2025). "Ruud van Nistelrooy sets out Leicester City first-team plan for two brightest prospects". Leicester Mercury. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
  21. ^ "Ratcliffe student Jeremy Monga makes historic Premier League debut". 8 April 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  22. ^ "Games played by Jeremy Monga in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  • Jeremy Monga at Soccerway
  • Profile at the Leicester City F.C. website
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