Elton Kabangu, born on 8 February 1998 in Belgium, is a 26-year-old professional football forward who primarily plays as a left winger. As of the 2024 - 2025 season, he graces the pitch for Hearts, donning the number 19 jersey. Standing at a sturdy 5 feet, 10 inches (1.78m) tall, and weighing 11 stone (70kg), Kabangu presents a reliable force on the field.
According to Transfermarkt, Kabangu's current market value stands at approximately €600k, which converts roughly to £500k in British currency. His tenure with Hearts, cemented by his current contract, is set to expire on 31 May 2025, just a few months from now.
Kabangu has shown himself to be a consistent performer throughout his career. His first stride into professional football took place during the 2017 - 2018 season with FC Eindhoven in the Netherlands. During this debut term, he clocked in 38 first team appearances and netted ten goals. His output remained steady in the 2018 - 2019 season, making 36 appearances during which he scored eight goals.
Subsequent seasons saw Kabangu's transfer to Willem II, also in the Netherlands. For the 2019 - 2020 season, his appearances were fewer, only making the pitch four times. By the 2021 - 2022 season, his appearances increased to 24, during which he netted three goals. Kabangu's best season with Willem II came next, in the 2022 - 2023 season, hitting the target 12 times in 28 appearances.
In the 2023 - 2024 season, Kabangu made a move to Union Saint-Gilloise in Belgium. Here, witnessed a downward shift in his scoring form, managing just one goal in 12 appearances. His run in the Belgian club continued into the 2024 - 2025 season, where he has thus far made seven starts.
Kabangu's most recent transfer landed him in Scotland, suiting up for Hearts for the 2024 - 2025 season. His contribution to the Scottish outfit has been notable, netting three goals in just three appearances. His performances in the Scottish Cup for his current season have seen him scoring two goals in a single start, displaying a direct impact for his side when on the pitch.
