Jonah Ayunga, born on the 24th of May 1997, hails from England and boasts quite the career as a forward, predominantly seeing action on the pitch as a right winger. At present, Ayunga gravitates to the rhythm of the game beneath the proud banner of St Mirren. His stature stands at an imposing 6ft (1.85m) with a weight to match - 12st 3lb (78kg), and no other number but 7 suits his jersey.
Ayunga's journey paints a tale of constant movement and adaptability. In January 2017, he was loaned by Brighton & Hove Albion, a Premier League entity, to Sligo Rovers that plies its trade in the Premier Division of the Republic of Ireland. This marked his debut season in 2017, during which he clocked up 21 appearances in the first team and four impressive goals in league matches.
A few months later, in July 2017, Ayunga shifted from Brighton once again, this time landing on loan at Galway United, still in the Premier Division of the Republic of Ireland. During that season, he made a humble two first team appearances in league matches.
The following year, in July 2018, a break from Brighton & Hove Albion was finalised with a transfer to Sutton United in England's National League.
November of the same year saw Ayunga leave Sutton United for Havant & Waterlooville in the National League South, the transaction details being undisclosed. However, a month later, in December 2018, he was brought back to Sutton United from Havant & Waterlooville with transfer details still under wraps.
By July 2019, Ayunga found himself back at Havant & Waterlooville with a transfer from Sutton United. The following year, in July 2020, yet another transfer painted his career, as Havant & Waterlooville lent him to Bristol Rovers in the League One - the transaction's particulars remaining undisclosed.
In 2021, Bristol Rovers let Ayunga go to Morecambe in the League Two for an undisclosed fee. By July 2022, St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership saw value in him and brought him over from Morecambe in the English League Two.
Ayunga took to the field for St Mirren in seasons 2022-2023, displaying a dynamic performance with 19 appearances in the first team and three commendable goals in league matches. In the 2023-2024 season, Ayunga clocked 17 first team appearances and netted two goals in the league. In the ongoing 2024-2025 season, he has been remarkable with 28 appearances and four goals in league matches.
Ayunga also had the privilege to participate in the League Cup 2024-2025 for St Mirren, making one appearance as a substitute, and even featured in the Conference League Qualifiers 2024-2025 for St Mirren, accumulating three starts and a single appearance as a substitute.
