Joel Kasubandi
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 25 May 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Kinshasa , Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Vale of Clyde | ||
| Youth career | |||
| -2009 | Tower Hearts U19 | ||
| 2009-2011 | St. Mirren | ||
| 2011-2012 | Greenock Morton | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2012 | Greenock Morton | 2 | (0) |
| 2013- | Vale of Clyde | 47 | (30) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11:02, 9 May 2012 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Joel Kasubandi (born 25 May 1993) is a Congolese footballer who has gone junior with Vale of Clyde, having last played senior football for First Division side Greenock Morton.
Career
After starting his career with Tower Hearts U19s,[1] Kasubandi moved to St. Mirren where he player for the U19 squad for the 2010-11 season.[2]
After being released by Saints, he signed for local rivals Greenock Morton, and made his début as a substitute on 14 April 2012. He claimed an assist for the first consolation goal as Morton came back from 4-0 down to narrowly lose by a solitary goal.[3] He was released by Morton in a mass clear-out in May 2012.[4]
In July 2012, Joel joined Second Division side Ayr United on trial - with his first appearance being in a 4-0 win over Champions League qualifiers Motherwell of the SPL.[5] He scored in his first start for Ayr, in a 4-1 defeat by Partick Thistle.[6]
Since leaving Ayr he has also played trial matches for the reserve sides of Preston North End and Dumbarton.[7]
In August 2013, Kasubandi signed for Vale of Clyde.[8]
Personal life
Joel attended Cleveden Secondary School in the Kelvindale area of Glasgow, followed by Reid Kerr College in Paisley.[9] He is a childhood friend of fellow professional footballer Islam Feruz, who is currently playing for Chelsea.
References
- ↑ "Joel Kasubandi". Muirton A.F.C. Retrieved 14 April 2012.
- ↑ "U19 - Season 2010-2011". St. Mirren F.C. Retrieved 14 April 2012.
- ↑ Mitchell, Jonathan (16 April 2012). "Joel's delight at debut". Greenock Telegraph. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- ↑ Tait, Chris (9 May 2012). "Moore wields his axe". Greenock Telegraph. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
- ↑ "Ayr United 4-0 Motherwell". Ayr United F.C. 14 July 2012. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
- ↑ "Ayr United 1-4 Partick Thistle". Ayr United F.C. 17 July 2012. Retrieved 17 July 2012.
- ↑ Findlay, Alan (20 November 2012). "Reserves crash at Hampden". Dumbarton F.C. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
- ↑ "Vale bring in four former Seniors". SPFL. 6 August 2013. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
- ↑ "Joel Kasubandi". LinkedIn. Retrieved 6 August 2013.