Stephen Mfuni
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Stephen-Nevin Mutanda Muni[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 12 February 2008 | ||
| Place of birth | Wigan, England | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| – | Manchester City | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | England U16 | 7 | (1) |
| 2023–2024 | England U17 | 8 | (0) |
| 2024 | England U18 | 2 | (0) |
| 2024– | England U19 | 17 | (0) |
| ‡ National team caps and goals as of 01:22, 19 November 2025 (UTC) | |||
Stephen-Nevin Mutanda Mfuni (born 12 February 2008) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-sided defender for Manchester City.[2]
Club career
Mfuni was born in Wigan.[3] Capable of playing centre half or left back, he scored for Manchester City as they defeated Leeds United in the 2023–24 FA Youth Cup final.[4] Mfuni featured for the Manchester City first team in their preseason tour of North America in 2024. That year, he was included in The Guardian’s Next Generation 2024: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs series in October 2024.[5]
International career
Born in England, Mfuni is of DR Congolese descent.[6] He is an England youth international. Having already represented England at U16 level, Mfuni was part of the England U17 side at the 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship and started their quarter-final defeat against Italy.[7]
Mfuni was a member of the England under-19 squad at the 2025 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.[8] He started all three of their games during the tournament as England were eliminated at the group stage.[9]
Style of play
Mfuni plays as a defender. Left-footed, he is known for his strength and aerial ability.[10]
Honours
Manchester City U18
References
- ^ "2025/26 Premier League squad lists". Premier League. 12 September 2025. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- ^ "Stephen Mfuni". Soccerway. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ Bray, Joe (17 January 2025). "Meet the 'incredible' Man City youngster loved by coaches and Pep Guardiola amid transfer interest". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ a b Stone, Simon (10 May 2024). "Man City hit four past Leeds to win FA Youth Cup". BBC Sport. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- ^ Christenson, Marcus; Bloor, Steven; Blight, Garry (14 October 2024). "Next Generation 2024: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ Luemba, Timothée-David (20 July 2024). "Actualités/Tournée américaine : Joël Ndala, Luke Mbete-Tabu et Stephen Mfuni font partie du groupe Cityzens!" (in French). Iris Football. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ "Italy U17 v England U17". BBC Sport. 30 May 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- ^ Potts, Michael (11 June 2025). "England U19 Euros squad 2025 confirmed". Radio Times. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- ^ Begley, Emlyn (20 June 2025). "England knocked out of European U19 Championship after Netherlands defeat". BBC Sport. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- ^ "A young defender looks set for a big future at Manchester City". OneFootball. 23 May 2025. Retrieved 23 May 2025.