Vincent Ulundu

Vincent Ulundu (born 25 March 2005) is a Finnish professional football player, who plays as a winger for Veikkausliiga club Ilves, and the Finland under-19 national team.

Career
Ulundu started to play football in the youth sectors of HJK and KäPa.

FC Honka
He joined the FC Honka organisation in 2018, and was registered to their youth team.

Ulundu made his senior debut with Honka II reserve team in the third-tier Kakkonen in 2022. He debuted with the Honka first team on 21 January 2023, in a Finnish League Cup draw against IFK Mariehamn. Ulundu debuted in the Veikkausliiga on 22 September 2023, in a 3–0 home loss against VPS.

Ilves
On 26 November 2023, after Honka was declared for bankruptcy, a fellow Veikkausliiga club Ilves announced the signing of Ulundu on a two-year deal, with an option for a third year. He debuted with his new club on 27 January 2024, in a Finnish League Cup match against KuPS, scoring a goal in a 2–0 away win. On 17 May 2024, Ulundu scored his first goal in Veikkausliiga, an opening goal in a 5–0 home win against rival club FC Haka.

International career
Ulundu has represented Finland at under-18 and under-19 youth national team levels.

He was part of the Finland U18 squad winning the friendly tournament Baltic Cup in June 2023, scoring two goals in three games.

In October 2023, he was part of the Finland U19 squad in the 2024 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification tournament, in three games against Romania, Czech Republic and San Marino.

Personal life
Born and raised in Finland, Ulundu is of Congolese descent. He lived briefly in England with his family, when aged between seven and eight. Growing up, he also played ice hockey until aged nine, when he chose football over it.

Honours
Honka Finland U18
 * Finnish Cup: 2023 Runners-up
 * Baltic Cup: 2023