Francely Lomboto (born 2 July 2000) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a winger for League of Ireland Premier Division club Galway United.
Early life Lomboto was born on 2 July 2000 in Galway, Ireland and is of Democratic Republic of the Congo descent through his parents. A native of Galway, Ireland, he attended the Institute of Technology, Sligo in the Republic of Ireland, where he studied business.
Career Galway United As a youth player, Lomboto joined the youth academy of Galway Hibernians. In 2020, he signed for Galway United. Ahead of the 2021 season, he suffered a leg injury. Irish news website Galway Beo wrote in 2022 that he "matured into a dangerous attacking wideman" while playing for the club. During the 2023 season, he helped the club achieve promotion from the second tier to the top flight.
Sligo Rovers In November 2024, he signed for Sligo Rovers for the 2025 season. On 23 June 2025, he scored the winner in a 2–1 victory over his former side Galway United with a Backheel finish through the goalkeeper's legs.
Glenavon On 31 July 2025, it was announced that NIFL Premiership club Glenavon had signed Lomboto for an undisclosed fee. He made his debut in a 2–0 defeat to Ballymena United. On 21 November 2025, Glenavon confirmed that Lomboto had departed the club by mutual consent, having scored 3 goals in 16 appearances in all competitions.
Return to Galway United On 7 January 2026, he returned to his hometown club Galway United ahead of the 2026 season.https://galwayunitedfc.ie/franceley-lomboto-signs-for-galway-united/
Personal life His younger brother Gradi Lomboto is also a professional footballer who plays for Athlone Town in the League of Ireland First Division.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsGalway United2020LOI First Division9200001010220210000—0000202220122—10233202333640——3762024LOI Premier Division20121——222Total7388300208311Sligo Rovers2025LOI Premier Division25400——254Glenavon2025–26NIFL Premiership121002121163Galway United2026LOI Premier Division8100——81Career Total1181483214113219
Honours Galway United League of Ireland First Division: 2023
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