Julien Lomboto Explained

Julien Lomboto
Fullname:Julien Lomboto Lompombi
Birth Date:13 May 2002
Birth Place:Amiens, France
Height:1.92 m
Position:Centre-back, defensive midfielder
Currentclub:Rio Ave
Youthclubs1:Amiens
Youthyears2:2018–2020
Youthclubs2:US Camon
Years1:2020–2022
Clubs1:Strasbourg II
Caps1:26
Goals1:2
Years2:2022–
Clubs2:Rio Ave
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Years3:2024
Clubs3:Oliveirense (loan)
Caps3:12
Goals3:0
Pcupdate:2 July 2024

Julien Lomboto Lompombi (born 13 May 2002) is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or defensive midfielder for Primeira Liga club Rio Ave.

Professional career

Lomboto is a youth product of the academies of Amiens and Camon.[1] On 11 March 2020, he transferred to Strasbourg where he captained their reserves.[2] On 6 August 2022, he transferred to the Portuguese club Rio Ave.[3] He made his senior and professional debut with Rio Ave as a late substitute in a 2–0 Primeira Liga win over Santa Clara on 17 March 2023.[4]

On 16 January 2024, Rio Ave sent Lomboto on loan to Liga Portugal 2 side Oliveirense until the end of the season.[5]

Personal life

Born in France, Lomboto is of Congolese (DR) descent.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: L'ascension fulgurante de Julien Lomboto. Adrien. Rocher. July 9, 2020.
  2. Web site: FOOTBALL : Un Camonois au RC Strasbourg. March 11, 2020. GazetteSports.
  3. Web site: Lomboto foi inscrito pelo Rio Ave e já sonha: "Significa muito". February 4, 2023. www.ojogo.pt.
  4. Web site: Santa Clara 0-2 Rio Ave, Liga Portugal Bwin (ex Liga Nos) : résumé du match (17/03/2023). L'Équipe.
  5. Web site: 16 January 2024 . Lomboto cedido à UD Oliveirense . Lomboto loaned to UD Oliveirense . 17 January 2024 . Rio Ave F.C. . pt.
  6. Web site: 6 August 2022 . Médio Julien Lomboto assinou pelo Rio Ave e reforça os sub-23 . Midfielder Julien Lomboto signed for Rio Ave and reinforces U23s . . pt.