Stephen Mfuni
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Born
2008 (18 years old)
Wigan, EnglandPosition
Defender
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Active
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Black
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1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
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Coventry City
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English Premier League
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Description
Stephen-Nevin Mutanda Mfuni (born 12 February 2008) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or left-back for Premier League club Coventry City, on loan from Manchester City.
Club career
Mfuni was born in Wigan. He joined Manchester City at under-9 level. 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. 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.
During the 2025-26 season, having been on the bench for matches in various competitions including against Manchester United, Napoli and Huddersfield Town, Mfuni made his first team debut on 10 January 2026 as a half-time substitute for Nathan Aké in an FA Cup third round tie against Exeter City, which finished 10-1. On 30 January 2026, Mfuni joined Championship side Watford on loan until the end of the season. In August 2026, he joined newly promoted Premier League team Coventry City on a season-long loan.
International career
Born in England, Mfuni is of DR Congolese descent. 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.
Mfuni was a member of the England under-19 squad at the 2025 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. He started all three of their games during the tournament as England were eliminated at the group stage.
Style of play
Mfuni plays as a defender. Left-footed, he is known for his strength and aerial ability.
Season Stats
2 appearances in the current 2026-2027 Season
0 goals scored in the current 2026-2027 Season
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