Williams Kokolo
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Williams Joseph Gabriel Kokolo[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 9 June 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | France | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Full-back, winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Laval | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2017 | Monaco | ||
| 2017–2018 | Sunderland | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2020 | Sunderland | 0 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | → Darlington (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2020–2022 | Middlesbrough | 1 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Burton Albion | 16 | (1) |
| 2023–2024 | Swindon Town | 28 | (2) |
| 2024– | Laval | 15 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:39, 24 December 2024 (UTC) | |||
Williams Joseph Gabriel Kokolo (born 9 June 2000) is a French professional footballer who plays as a left back for Ligue 2 club Laval.[2] He also plays on the left wing.
Club career
Sunderland
Kokolo signed for Sunderland in July 2017, having left Monaco at the age of 16.[3]
On 6 December 2018, Kokolo signed for National League North side Darlington on a "work experience loan".[4] He made his professional debut two days later, starting and playing the full match in a 2–1 loss to Nuneaton Borough.[5] During his tenure, Kokolo made 3 starts and 6 substitute appearances for the Quakers.[6]
Middlesbrough
On 11 March 2020, Kokolo signed a two-year contract with local rivals Middlesbrough of the Championship, signing for the Teesside-based club on a free transfer.[7]
Burton Albion
On 11 January 2022, Kokolo signed for EFL League One side Burton Albion.[8] He scored his first goal on 12 February 2022 in a 2-2 draw against Cambridge United[9]
Swindon Town
On 11 November 2023, Kololo officially signed for EFL League Two side Swindon Town[10] on a three-month deal, valid until January 2024 following a two-week trial period, joining the club on a free transfer after being released from Burton Albion at the end of the 2022-23 season. On 5 January 2024, Kokolo signed an extension to his contract until the end of the season.[11]
Laval
Kokolo returned to French football when he signed for Ligue 2 club Laval in July 2024.[12]
Personal life
Kokolo was born in France and holds Congolese nationality.[13]
In August 2022, Kokolo was charged with three counts of rape. In June 2023 Kokolo was acquitted of all charges.[14]
References
- ^ "Club List of Registered Players as at 21st May 2022" (PDF). English Football League. p. 47. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ "W. Kokolo". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ "Sunderland sign Kokolo". Chronicle Live. 6 December 2018. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
- ^ "Kokolo heads to Darlington on work experience loan". Chronicle Live. 6 December 2018. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
- ^ "Kokolo makes Darlington debut". Darlington. 8 December 2018. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
- ^ "Middlesbrough complete signing of Sunderland youngster Williams Kokolo". Team Talk. 11 March 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- ^ "Middlesbrough sign former Monaco and Sunderland defender". Teesside Gazette. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
- ^ "William Kokolo signs on a permanent deal from Middlesbrough". Burton Albion FC. 11 January 2022. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
- ^ "Brewers score first at last but pegged back for a draw". burtonmail. 12 February 2022. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ "Town sign Williams Kokolo". www.swindontownfc.co.uk. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ "Williams Kokolo signs contract extension". Swindon Town. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ Cotta, Martin (10 July 2024). "Ligue 2 : les défenseurs Williams Kokolo et William Bianda nouvelles recrues du Stade Lavallois" [Ligue 2: Stade Lavallois sign defenders Williams Kokolo and William Bianda]. France Bleu (in French). Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ "Transfert: Burton Albion garde un œil sur William Kokolo". 11 January 2022.
- ^ "KOKOLO CLEARED ON ALL CHARGES". www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk. Retrieved 16 June 2023.