Divin Saku Mubama (born 25 October 2004) is a professional footballer from England, playing as a forward for Premier League club Manchester City.
Personal Information
Full Name: Divin Saku Mubama
Date of Birth: 25 October 2004 (age 20)
Place of Birth: Newham, England
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position: Forward
Team Information
Current Team: Manchester City
Shirt Number: 67
Youth Career
2013–2022: West Ham United
Senior Career
2022–2024: West Ham United (8 appearances, 0 goals)
2024–Present: Manchester City (1 appearance, 0 goals)
International Career
2019: England U15 (3 appearances, 1 goal)
2019–2020: England U16 (8 appearances, 2 goals)
2021–2022: England U18 (7 appearances, 3 goals)
2022–2023: England U19 (5 appearances, 0 goals)
2023–Present: England U20 (4 appearances, 0 goals)
Club Career
West Ham United
Born in Newham, Divin Saku Mubama joined West Ham United at the age of eight. On 28 October 2021, he signed his first professional contract with the club. Mubama made his debut for West Ham on 3 November 2022 in a UEFA Europa Conference League match against Romanian club FCSB. The game ended 3–0 in West Ham's favor, with Mubama's header deflecting into an own goal by FCSB's Joyskim Dawa for the second goal.
On 16 March 2023, Mubama scored his first and only competitive goal for West Ham in a 4–0 victory over AEK Larnaca in the UEFA Europa Conference League after coming on as a substitute. Mubama was part of the team that won the 2023 FA Youth Cup, defeating Arsenal 5–1 at the Emirates Stadium in April 2023. He also finished as the top scorer in the competition, having scored a hat-trick in the previous round against Southampton.
West Ham announced that Mubama would leave the club at the end of his contract on 30 June 2024.
Manchester City
On 29 August 2024, Mubama confirmed his move to Manchester City, with West Ham receiving a £2 million compensation fee for his transfer. Mubama made his debut for City on 11 January 2025, starting and scoring in an 8–0 FA Cup third-round win over Salford City, a League Two side.
International Career
Mubama, born in England to DR Congolese parents, has represented England at various youth levels, including under-15, under-16, under-18, and under-19. On 12 October 2023, he made his debut for the England U20 team in a 2–0 loss to Romania.
Personal Life
Mubama attended St Bonaventure's in Forest Gate, the same school that former England international Jermain Defoe attended.
Career Statistics
As of 19 January 2025
Appearances and Goals by Club, Season, and Competition
West Ham United U21
- 2022–23: 4 appearances, 2 goals
- 2023–24: 4 appearances, 2 goals
Total: 8 appearances, 4 goals
West Ham United
- 2022–23: 3 Premier League appearances, 0 goals; 1 FA Cup appearance, 0 goals; 2 UEFA Europa Conference League appearances, 1 goal; Total: 6 appearances, 1 goal
- 2023–24: 5 Premier League appearances, 0 goals; 2 FA Cup appearances, 0 goals; 1 UEFA Europa League appearance, 0 goals; Total: 12 appearances, 0 goals
Total: 8 appearances, 1 goal
Manchester City U21
- 2024–25: 1 appearance, 0 goals
Manchester City
- 2024–25: 1 Premier League appearance, 0 goals; 1 FA Cup appearance, 1 goal
Total: 2 appearances, 1 goal
Career Total
9 appearances, 0 goals for West Ham U21; 18 appearances, 1 goal for West Ham; 1 appearance, 0 goals for Manchester City U21; 2 appearances, 1 goal for Manchester City. Overall: 25 appearances, 4 goals.
Honours
West Ham United U18
- FA Youth Cup: 2022–23
- U18 Premier League South: 2023
West Ham United
- UEFA Europa Conference League: 2022–23
Individual
- West Ham United Young Player of the Year: 2022–23.
Divin Mubama - 2024/2025 Season Stats
This page includes detailed statistics for Divin Mubama across various competitions, including total appearances, goals, cards, and minutes played, with data broken down by competition and season.
Overall Stats for 2024/25 Season
Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Minutes Played |
---|---|---|---|---|
Premier League | 2 | 0 | 0 | - |
Premier League 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | - |
EFL Trophy | 1 | 0 | 0 | - |
FA Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 | - |
Total | 6 | 3 | 0 | - |
UEFA Champions League Stats
Matchday | Date | Venue | For | Opponent | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group Stage | 9/18/24 | Home | Inter (17) | Inter Milan (20) | - |
Group Stage | 10/1/24 | Away | Slo. Bratislava (8) | Slovakia Bratislava (35) | - |
Group Stage | 10/23/24 | Home | Sparta Prague (3) | Sparta Prague (21) | - |
Group Stage | 11/5/24 | Away | Sporting CP (10) | Sporting CP (2) | - |
Group Stage | 11/26/24 | Home | Feyenoord (17) | Feyenoord (21) | - |
Group Stage | 12/11/24 | Away | Juventus (22) | Juventus (14) | - |
Group Stage | 1/22/25 | Away | Paris SG (25) | Paris SG (22) | - |
Group Stage | 1/29/25 | Home | Club Brugge (22) | Club Brugge (24) | - |
- Squad: 0
- Starting Eleven: 0
- Substituted In: 0
- On the Bench: 0
- Suspended: 0
- Injured: 0
- Absence: 0
Premier League Stats
Matchday | Date | Venue | For | Opponent | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 8/17/24 | Home | - | Aston Villa (5) | - |
2 | 8/24/24 | Away | - | Crystal Palace (17) | - |
3 | 8/31/24 | Home | - | Man City (1) | - |
4 | 9/14/24 | Home | - | Brentford (9) | - |
5 | 9/22/24 | Home | - | Arsenal (4) | - |
6 | 9/28/24 | Away | - | Newcastle (7) | - |
7 | 10/5/24 | Home | - | Fulham (8) | - |
8 | 10/20/24 | Away | - | Wolves (20) | - |
9 | 10/26/24 | Home | - | Southampton (2) | - |
10 | 11/2/24 | Away | - | Bournemouth (1) | - |
11 | 11/9/24 | Away | - | Brighton (6) | - |
12 | 11/23/24 | Home | - | Tottenham (6) | - |
13 | 12/1/24 | Away | - | Liverpool (1) | - |
14 | 12/4/24 | Home | - | Nottm Forest (7) | - |
15 | 12/7/24 | Away | - | Crystal Palace (17) | - |
16 | 12/15/24 | Home | - | Man Utd (13) | - |
17 | 12/21/24 | Away | - | Aston Villa (6) | - |
18 | 12/26/24 | Home | - | Everton (15) | - |
19 | 12/29/24 | Away | - | Leicester (19) | - |
20 | 1/4/25 | Home | - | West Ham (14) | - |
21 | 1/14/25 | Away | - | Brentford (11) | - |
22 | 1/19/25 | Away | - | Ipswich (18) | - |
23 | 1/25/25 | Home | - | Chelsea (6) | - |
- Squad: 5
- Starting Eleven: 0
- Substituted In: 1
- On the Bench: 4
- Suspended: 0
- Injured: 0
- Absence: 0
Composed and Energetic Striker
After making his way into the first team at West Ham, Divin Mubama moved to Manchester City in August 2024 to strengthen the club's attacking options. With experience in both the Premier League and Europa League already under his belt, Mubama aims to apply his knowledge to the EDS squad for the 2024/25 season, while also striving to secure his senior debut for City.
Divin Mubama has been included in the starting lineup for our FA Cup match against League Two side Salford City.
This marks the 20-year-old striker’s senior debut for the club since joining and becoming part of our Elite Development Squad in the summer. Although it is his first start in the FA Cup, Mubama is no stranger to senior football.
Before joining Manchester City, he made 18 senior appearances for West Ham, including five in the Premier League, and scored one goal for the Hammers. In their academy, Mubama also impressed by scoring 58 goals in 90 matches.
Looking to carry that form into his City career, Mubama has already made an impact, netting two goals and providing one assist in his full debut for Ben Wilkinson's Premier League 2 side.
Mubama's performance was marked by his relentless running, physicality, strength, and impressive link-up play with his new teammates. His contribution was pivotal in the 3-2 victory over Sunderland, a well-deserved reward following his recovery from injury, which had kept him out since the beginning of the 2024/25 season.
Mubama adds his name to the growing list of players making their City debuts this season. Academy graduates Nico O'Reilly, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, and Kaden Braithwaite have all featured for Guardiola since August, alongside new signing Savinho.
Mubama spent nine years progressing through the West Ham academy before making his debut in November 2022. While opportunities were limited under manager David Moyes, glimpses of his talent left fans frustrated by his lack of playing time. Despite making 18 appearances for the Irons, none were Premier League starts.
However, Manchester City sees significant potential in Mubama. The Premier League champions view him as a homegrown player they can develop, possibly through a loan spell to gain experience. Mubama’s skill set aligns well with City’s system—he is a traditional number 9 with strong hold-up play, aerial ability, and a knack for linking up with teammates. His powerful left foot poses a threat from distance, and his agility helps him create space in tight situations. Additionally, his aerial presence makes him a valuable target for crosses.
That said, there are areas for improvement. His first touch can be inconsistent, a weakness at the highest level. However, City is confident in their ability to refine this aspect of his game.
While some West Ham fans may be disappointed to see Mubama depart, others will be pleased to see him find a club where he can truly thrive.
Is City the best place for Mubama's development?
A move to Manchester City may seem like a dream for a young, promising striker, especially with the opportunity to work under Pep Guardiola. However, the path to regular first-team football at the Etihad is far from guaranteed for a young player. City may not be the ideal environment for a player's development, as seen with Cole Palmer, who, despite being a highly-rated academy product, struggled for game time and eventually moved to Chelsea in search of regular opportunities.
Similarly, Jadon Sancho left City for Borussia Dortmund to further his development. With Erling Haaland currently dominating the Premier League and the possibility of another high-profile striker joining, Mubama faces stiff competition for a spot in the starting lineup.
While there is always a chance Mubama could excel and become an important player for City, it’s worth considering the challenges faced by other young talents at the club. Given these factors, it’s reasonable to question whether a move to a less star-studded environment could be more beneficial for his long-term growth.
From 2021 to 2023, Divin Mubama signed a three-year contract with West Ham United F.C. valued at $624,000, with an average annual salary of $208,000. (Source: EPL contract details are typically sourced from verified reports.)
Premier League 2024/2025 Season Stats
Category | Total | Average |
---|---|---|
Games Played | 1 | - |
Goals Scored | 0 | 0 |
Goals from a Header | 0 | 0 |
Goals from a Penalty | 0 | 0 |
Goals with the Right Foot | 0 | 0 |
Goals with the Left Foot | 0 | 0 |
Cards | 0 | 0 |
Yellow Cards (for infringements) | 0 | 0 |
Red Cards (from second yellows or straight reds) | 0 | 0 |
Fouls | 0 | 0 |
Fouls Received | 0 | 0 |
Fouls Committed | 0 | 0 |
Duel Stats | ||
Direct Player-on-Player Confrontations | 2 | 2 |
Duels Won for Possession | 0 | 0 |
Duels Lost for Possession | 2 | 2 |
Dribbles | ||
Total Dribbles Attempted | 0 | 0 |
Successful Dribbles (beating an opponent) | 0 | 0 |
Unsuccessful Dribbles (lost possession) | 0 | 0 |
Passes | ||
Total Passes Attempted | 3 | 3 |
Accurate Passes | 2 | 2 |
Unsuccessful Passes | 1 | 1 |
Shots on Goal | ||
Total Shots Attempted | 0 | 0 |
Shots on Target (including goals) | 0 | 0 |
Off-Target Shots or Shots that Hit the Post/Crossbar | 0 | 0 |