Nelson Wilfred Khumbeni (born 14 October 2002) is a Malawian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Eastleigh, on loan from club Gillingham.
Career Khumbeni came through the Norwich City Academy, joining at U9 level. He signed his first professional contract with Norwich City on 7 July 2021, penning a one-year deal. Upon the expiration of his deal, he joined Bolton Wanderers on 16 June 2022, linking up with the newly formed 'B' team.
Khumbeni made his Bolton debut on 9 August 2022 in a 5–1 victory against Salford City in the EFL Cup, coming on in the 83rd minute as a substitute for MJ Williams. On 25 May 2023, he signed a new two-year deal with the option of a further year after captaining the B Team for the season.
In October 2023, Khumbeni joined National League club AFC Fylde on a 28-day loan deal.
On 31 January 2024, Khumbeni joined EFL League Two club Morecambe on loan until the end of the season. On 22 May, Bolton confirmed that they had activated an option to extend his contract with the club. On 16 August 2024, Khumbemi joined another League Two club, Accrington Stanley, on loan.
Gillingham In January 2025, Khumbeni joined Gillingham of League Two on a permanent contract for an undisclosed fee.
On 6 August 2026, Khumbeni joined National League club Eastleigh on a season-long loan.
Personal life Born in Malawi, Khumbeni moved to England at a young age.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNorwich City U-23s2019–20————10102020–21————2020Total———3030Bolton Wanderers2022–23League One00001000102023–24League One00000011112024–25League One0000000000Total0000101121AFC Fylde (loan)2023–24National League8010——90Morecambe (loan)2023–24League Two181———181Accrington Stanley (loan)2024–25 League Two181300030241Gillingham2024–25League Two100——001002025–26 League Two160101030210Total260101030310Career total7025020101873
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