Michel-Ange Balikwisha, a Belgian forward, was born on 10 May 2001, making him 24 years of age at the time of writing. Despite his relative youth, Balikwisha has made a significant impact on football, primarily operating as a left winger for Royal Antwerp. He stands at 5ft 9in (1.77m) tall and tips the scales at 11st (70kg). He's been spotted on the field in the number 10 jersey, and his influence isn't limited to club football. Balikwisha has also honed his skills under the Belgian U21 national team's colours.
According to Transfermarkt, Balikwisha's current market value hovers around £4.7m, a rather fair sum considering his potential. His contract tenure with Royal Antwerp is expected to run until 30 June 2026, giving him a 1year, 2-month run at time of writing.
In terms of his journey in professional football, Balikwisha started as a trainee with Standard Liege, a top-tier Pro League team in Belgium, in July 2014. His inaugural season (2020-2021) with Standard Liege saw him make a solid debut, as he made 26 first team appearances and scored seven goals in league matches.
In July 2021, he underwent a major shift in his professional life as he was transferred from Standard Liege to Royal Antwerp, also in Belgium's Pro League, for a considerable fee of roughly £5.4m. Balikwisha's time at Royal Antwerp has proven fruitful across several seasons. In his first season (2021-2022), he scored four goals from 26 appearances. This was followed by six goals from 27 appearances in the 2022-2023 season, five goals from 23 appearances in the 2023-2024 season, and he's currently made five first team appearances in the 2024-2025 season, scoring not yet disclosed.
In addition to his impressive domestic performance, Balikwisha also tasted international club competition, playing in the Champions League during the 2023-2024 season for Royal Antwerp. He made his mark, scoring one goal in five starts. More recently, in the 2024-2025 Pro League Play-Offs, he scored four goals from 11 starts, further cementing his position as a consistent and reliable forward.
