Joseph Oluwagbemiga Mayowa Hungbo (born 15 January 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for EFL League Two side Swindon Town on loan from club Wigan Athletic.
Club career
Early career As a child, Hungbo played for local side Hillyfielders FC. He was spotted by Crystal Palace in 2009 when he joined his brother Jacob at session run by a club coach at Peckham Rye Park. Following a trial, he signed for the club's under-9s. He was named the club's u9-u16 player of the year for 2015–16 and started a two-year scholarship in summer 2016, later captaining the club's under-18 side.
Crystal Palace In summer 2018, Hungbo became a professional, signing a one-year contract with the club. He was loaned to Isthmian Premier Division side Margate in January 2019 for the rest of the 2018–19 season. Playing under Mike Sandmann, his former under-9s coach at Palace, he made nine appearances.
Watford In summer 2019 Hungbo was released by Crystal Palace and subsequently signed for fellow Premier League side Watford. On 4 December 2019, after an impressive run of form for Watford's under-23s, Hungbo travelled with the first team squad for an away Premier League game against Leicester City. On 23 January 2020, Hungbo made his senior debut for Watford, starting in a 2–1 FA Cup third round replay defeat away at Tranmere Rovers.
Hungbo joined National League side Aldershot Town on a short-term loan deal on 12 November 2020. After featuring in six league games for the Shots, Hungbo returned to Watford on 8 January 2021.
Loan to Ross County On 17 August 2021, Hungbo joined Scottish Premiership club Ross County on a season-long loan. On 22 August 2021, he made his debut as a substitute for David Cancola in a 4–2 home league loss against Rangers. In Ross County's first victory of the season, he scored a stunning free kick - a goal that would end up winning him the SPFL Goal of the Month.
Loan to Huddersfield Town On 16 January 2023, Hungbo joined fellow EFL Championship side Huddersfield Town on loan for the remainder of the 2022–23 season.
Nürnberg On 19 July 2023, Hungbo completed a transfer to 2. Bundesliga club 1. FC Nürnberg for an undisclosed fee.
Rotherham United (loan) On 10 July 2024, Hungbo returned to England, joining League One side Rotherham United on a season-long loan deal.
Wigan Athletic On 3 January 2025, Hungbo returned to England on a permanent basis, signing for League One side Wigan Athletic on a three-and-a-half year deal for an undisclosed fee.
On 3 August 2026, Hungbo joined Swindon Town on a season-long loan.
Personal life Hungbo is the fifth of six children born to Samuel, a Nigerian, and Rachel, a Togolese. His parents and three oldest brothers emigrated to London from Nigeria in the mid-1990s. Hungbo, an older brother, Jacob, and younger sister, Elizabeth, were all born in the United Kingdom. He was raised in Camberwell, and attended Sacred Heart Catholic School in Camberwell for secondary school before moving to the Crystal Palace affiliated Oasis Academy Shirley Park.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWatford2019–20Premier League001000—102020–21Championship501010—702021–22Premier League000000—002022–23Championship701010—90Total120302000170Aldershot Town (loan)2020–21National League600000—60Ross County (loan)2021–22Scottish Premiership3370000—337Huddersfield Town (loan)2022–23Championship1430000—1431. FC Nürnberg2023–242. Bundesliga17000——1702024–252. Bundesliga0000——00Total170000000170Rotherham United (loan)2024–25 League One130101030180Wigan Athletic2024–25League One11000——1102025–26 League One3203030103902026–27League One00———00Total430303010500Swindon Town (loan)2026–27League Two6100102091Career total1441170706016411
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