Michel-Ange Balikwisha, a Belgian native, was born on 10 May 2001, making him a sprightly 24 years old. The current numeral '10' for Royal Antwerp, Balikwisha has made a name for himself as a forward, primarily solidifying his position on the left wing. Standing at a modest yet sturdy 5ft 9in (1.77m) and weighing approximately 11st (70kg), he brings a robust presence to the field. He has also held the honour of representing the Belgium U21 national team.
As of recent evaluations, Balikwisha's market value is nudging the scales at a worthy £4.7m according to the estimations on Transfermarkt. His current contract with Royal Antwerp ends on 30 June 2026 thus binding him to the club for another agreeable year and a month.
His football journey saw its inception in July 2014 when he joined Standard Liege in Belgium's Pro League as a trainee. Balikwisha's debut season in 2020 - 2021 for Standard Liege is worth commemorating, for he made 26 first team appearances and knocked home seven league goals.
In July 2021, his trajectory took a new turn when he transferred from Standard Liege to Royal Antwerp for a sum just shy of £5million. The move proved beneficial for Royal Antwerp and Balikwisha himself. In Season 2021 - 2022 with Royal Antwerp, he made his presence felt with 26 appearances and four assaults on net in league matches. This prolific period continued; in Seasons 2022 - 2023 and 2023 - 2024, he played 27 and 23 games respectively, managing to bulge the net six and five times in league matches. For season 2024 - 2025, currently in progress, Balikwisha has already clocked five appearances for his team in league matches.
The talented player also participated in the prestigious Champions League 2023 - 2024 for Royal Antwerp, scoring a notable goal in five starts. Moreover, he enthralled fans in the Pro League Play-Offs 2024 - 2025 with Royal Antwerp where he netted four goals in 11 starts.
