Jordi Baininwa Liongola (born 17 May 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Sheffield Wednesday. Born in Belgium, he plays for the Burundi national team.
Club career Liongola is a former youth academy player of Standard Liège and Royal Antwerp. In July 2021, he signed a one-year deal with Belgian second division club Lierse Kempenzonen. He made his professional debut on 22 August 2021 in a 2–0 league win against R.E. Virton.
In July 2022, Liongola joined RAAL La Louvière.
On 27 June 2026, Liongola joined EFL League One club Sheffield Wednesday on a three-year contract, signing for an undisclosed fee. He was one of eight players to make their debut against Bolton Wanderers in the EFL Cup, starting the game in a 1–0 win.
International career Born in Belgium, Liongola is of Burundian descent, thus making him eligible to represent both countries. He has represented Belgium at youth international level.
In November 2019, he received his first call-up to the Burundi national team for 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches against Morocco and the Central African Republic. He debuted with Burundi in a 2–1 friendly win over Liberia on 29 March 2022.
Career statistics Club
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLierse Kempenzonen2021–22Belgian First Division B22121——242La Louvière2022–23Belgian Division 132510——3352023–24Belgian Division 129420——3142024–25Challenger Pro League28500——2852025–26Belgian Pro League27110—41322Total1161540004112416Sheffield Wednesday2026–27EFL League One1000100020Career total1391661104115018
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsBurundi202210202340202460202540202611Total161
Scores and results list Burundi's goal tally first. No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 27 March 2026 Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno, N'Djamena, Chad 1–0 4–0 2027 AFCON qualification
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