Benjamin Mbunga Kimpioka

Benjamin Mbunga Kimpioka (born 21 February 2000) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a forward for club St Johnstone. He is able to play as a winger or striker.

Club career
Mbunga Kimpioka signed for Sunderland from Swedish side IK Sirius as an academy player on 1 July 2016. He made his first team debut for Sunderland as a substitute in an EFL Trophy tie against Stoke City U21s on 4 September 2018. He made his league debut on 2 October 2018 in an EFL League One match against Peterborough United, coming on in the 92nd minute for Jerome Sinclair. He scored just 123 seconds into his third appearance; an EFL Trophy victory over Carlisle United on 10 October 2018. Kimpioka scored his first league goal on 23 November 2019, a 90th-minute equaliser, in a 1–1 home draw against Coventry. After a brief period away from the club, Kimpioka agreed a new 1 year-deal with an option of a further year. On 27 March 2021, Mbunga-Kimpioka joined National League side Torquay United on loan for the remainder of the 2020–21 season.

On 31 March 2022, Mbunga Kimpioka joined Allsvenskan side AIK for an undisclosed fee.

On 23 January 2023, Mbunga Kimpioka moved to Luzern in Switzerland on loan with an option to buy.

On 2 January 2024, Mbunga Kimpioka joined Scottish side St Johnstone for an undisclosed fee. He scored his first goal for the club in a 1-0 victory away to Ross County in the Scottish Premiership on 3 February 2024.

Personal life
Born in Sweden, Mbunga Kimpioka is of Congolese and Angolan descent.

Honours
Sunderland
 * EFL Trophy: 2020–21