Michel-Ange Balikwisha, a forward footballer primarily known for his role as a left winger, was born on the 10th of May, 2001 in Belgium. Currently aged 24, Balikwisha notably dons the number 10 jersey for Royal Antwerp. Standing at a robust stature of 5'9" (1.77m) and weighing 11 stone (approximately 70kg), Balikwisha has also gained national recognition by representing the Belgium Under-21 national team.
Balikwisha's current market value hovers around roughly £5.4m, as reported by Transfermarkt. Adding to his investment value, Balikwisha's contract with Royal Antwerp is secured until the 30th of June, 2026 with 12 months remaining.
Reflecting on Balikwisha's career trajectory, he was welcomed to Standard Liege as a trainee in the Pro League in Belgium in July 2014. His debut season in 2020 - 2021 with Standard Liege saw him make an impressive 26 first team appearances, during which he scored seven goals in league matches.
In a substantial move in July 2021, Balikwisha was transferred from Standard Liege to Royal Antwerp in the Pro league for a fee of around £5.4m. His performance remained consistent during his time at Royal Antwerp, managing to make a notable number of first team appearances during each season. Notably, he scored four goals in 26 appearances in 2021 - 2022, six goals in 27 appearances in 2022 - 2023, five goals in 23 appearances in 2023 - 2024, and 2 appearances in the current 2025 - 2026 season.
Adding to his accolades, he played in the Champions League for Royal Antwerp in 2023 - 2024, scoring a remarkable goal across five starts. He also participated in the Pro League Play-Offs for Royal Antwerp in 2024 - 2025, scoring four goals in an impressive 11 starts.
