Elton Kabangu was born on February 8, 1998, making him a spritely 27 years of age. Hailing from Belgium, Kabangu is a forward, currently plying his trade as a striker for Hearts in the Premiership. His stature of 5ft 10in (1.78m) and weight of 11st (70kg) lend him a formidable presence on the pitch. He dons the number 19 jersey for his club.
Kabangu's current market value is estimated to be around €600k, or approximately £500k when converted to British currency, according to Transfermarkt. His dotted line with Hearts will be up for renewal on the last day of May 2025 as his contract is set to expire, just a month away now.
In the month of August, 2017, Kabangu transitioned from Belgian Pro League's Gent to FC Eindhoven in the Dutch Eerste Divisie, as part of a loan agreement. Proving to be a solid acquisition, Kabangu featured in 38 first team games during the 2017-2018 season, impressively finding the net on ten occasions. He kept up his form during the following 2018-2019 season, appearing in the first team line-up 36 times and contributing eight goals.
August 2019 saw Kabangu make yet another move, this time from Gent to Eredivisie's Willem II, Netherlands. The transfer fee, however, has been kept under wraps. Kabangu continued to show consistency throughout his tenure at Willem II. In the 2019-2020 season, he competed in four league matches. He made 24 appearances in the 2021-2022 season, notching three goals. His performance soared in the 2022-2023 season when he played 28 matches and recorded a commendable 12 goals.
Union Saint-Gilloise in the Pro League, Belgium, became Kabangu's new home in July 2023. During his 2023-2024 season with the club, he made 12 appearances and scored a goal. He kicked off the current season, 2024-2025, playing seven matches with the team.
As we ushered in the new year in 2025, Kabangu secured a loan to Hearts in the Scottish Premiership. Since joining, he has made 14 appearances in league matches and scored six goals in the current season.
His influence isn't limited to league matches. In the Scottish Cup for the 2024-2025 season, Kabangu made his mark by scoring two goals in four starts, showcasing his prowess for Hearts.
