Paul Mbong (born 2 September 2001) is a Maltese professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Floriana and the Malta national team.
Club career Mbong started his youth career with Hibernians, before joining Birkirkara in 2016. He made his senior team debut on 8 March 2019 in a 2–0 league win against Tarxien Rainbows. He scored his first goal on 16 February 2020 in a 4–1 league win against Valletta.
International career Mbong made his senior team debut on 3 September 2020 in a 3–2 UEFA Nations League defeat against Faroe Islands.
Personal life Mbong is of Nigerian descent. His father Essien Mbong was also a footballer and spent most of his career with Hibernians. He is the younger brother of fellow Maltese international Joseph Mbong and Siggiewi F.C forward Emmanuel Mbong.
Career statistics International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsMalta2020402021802022202023612024101202572202660Total434
Scores and results list Malta's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Mbong goal. + List of international goals scored by Paul MbongNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 17 October 2023 National Stadium, Ta' Qali, Malta 1–0 1–3 UEFA Euro 2024 qualification2 7 June 2024 Untersberg-Arena, Grödig, Austria 1–4 1–7 Friendly3 9 September 2025 National Stadium, Ta' Qali, Malta 3–0 3–1 Friendly4 12 October 2025 National Stadium, Ta' Qali, Malta 1–2 1–4 Friendly
Honours Birkirkara Maltese FA Trophy: 2022–23
References
External links at birkirkarafc.com