Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu
Cambridge United/M/
Democratic Republic of the CongoPlayer Info
Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu is a Congolese midfielder who has written himself into English football folklore, becoming the first player to be promoted from non-league to the Premier League with the same club, Luton Town. The energetic and combative midfielder joined Luton from non-league Boreham Wood in 2013 and has been an integral part of the club's miraculous rise through all four divisions. His journey from the Conference to the top flight is unprecedented, making him a cult hero at Kenilworth Road. At Cambridge United, where he now plays, he brings that vast experience and relentless energy to the midfield. Primarily a defensive midfielder, Mpanzu is known for his powerful runs, tough tackling, and incredible engine. His honors are uniquely tied to Luton's historic promotions, a story in which he is a central character. A symbol of perseverance and loyalty, Mpanzu's career is a testament to hard work and an unbreakable bond with a club he helped transform.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/07/23
Luton Town
Cambridge UnitedSigned
2025/06/29
Rotherham UnitedLuton TownLoan Ended
2025/02/02
Luton TownRotherham UnitedLoan
2014/01/27
West Ham United U23Luton TownTransfer
2014/01/04
Luton TownWest Ham United U23Loan Ended
2013/11/27
West Ham United U23Luton TownLoan
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Cambridge United
FA Cup2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
3
Games Started
2
Minutes Per Game
194
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
1
Accurate Passes Per Game
20
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
1
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
1
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
0
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
4
Be Fouled Per Game
5