Joy Richard Mpinga Mukena (born 3 July 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Yeovil Town.
Career Mukena began his career with Tottenham Hotspur, but moved to Watford in 2017, where he turned professional. He was named on the bench for the senior team's 4–1 win over Chelsea on 5 February 2018, but was ultimately an unused substitute.
On 21 August 2020, Mukena signed for National League South side St Albans City.
On 3 July 2023, Mukena signed for League Two club Crawley Town on a two-year deal.
On 24 June 2025, the club announced he had signed a new one-year deal.
On 12 January 2026, he transferred to National League club Yeovil Town.https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/sport/football/crawley-town-defender-leaves-to-join-yeovil-town-5472815
Personal life Mukena was born in England and is also eligible to represent the DR Congo and Belgium at international level. Mukena was called up to a DR Congo U20 football camp in March 2018.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBracknell Town2019–20Isthmian League South Central Division9300—30123St Albans City2020–21National League South11020—201502021–22National League South29170—303912022–23National League South43000—10440Total83190—60981Crawley Town2023–24League Two1100010601802024–25League One1902020202502025–26League Two1000102040Total3102040100470Yeovil Town2025–26National League160——201802026–27National League7000—0070Total23000—20250Career total1464110402101824
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