Michel-Ange Balikwisha, born 10 May 2001, is a Belgian-born forward currently plying his trade at Royal Antwerp as a left winger. He stands at 5ft 9in (1.77m) and weighs in at 11st (70kg). Balikwisha, who dons the number 10 jersey, is no stranger to international football, having been capped at U21 level by his native Belgium.
As per Transfermarkt, Balikwisha is currently valued at approximately £6m. His contract with Royal Antwerp is due to run until 30 June 2026, with 1 year and 3 months to serve.
Prior to his stint at Royal Antwerp, Balikwisha honed his skills at Standard Liege, joining the Belgian Pro League club as a trainee in July 2014. Balikwisha earned his stripes in his debut season of 2020-2021, making no fewer than 26 first team appearances and finding the back of the net seven times in league fixtures.
In July 2021, Balikwisha hung up his Standard Liege shirt and made a £5.4m switch to Royal Antwerp. During the 2021-2022 season, Balikwisha scored four goals over a course of 26 first team games. The following season, Balikwisha managed to increase his tally by two, scoring six goals in 27 appearances. In the 2023-2024 season, he appeared 23 times and netted five times for his club. So far in the current season 2024-2025, Balikwisha has made five first team appearances for Royal Antwerp.
Balikwisha also boasts Champions League experience, having scored once in five starts for Royal Antwerp in the 2023-2024 season. Additionally, he played a role in the Pro League Play-Offs 2024-2025 for Royal Antwerp, with one start to his name.
