Ayanda Sishuba (born 2 February 2005) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Montpellier, on loan from club Rennes.
Born in Tournai, Belgium, Sishuba first played for Excelsior MouscronâÂÂwhere his father Asanda Sishuba then was a professional footballerâÂÂfrom the age of four, before moving to France, joining the Lille academy. But after three seasons he signed for their Nord-Pas-de-Calaisiens rivals of RC Lens at the age of 13.
He signed his first professional contract with the club in December 2021, as he had already become a standout with the under-19, aged only 16.
Ayanda Sishuba began to train regularly with Lens' first team during the 2022âÂÂ23 season, while having established himself as a leader of the National 3 reserve team.
He was among the young players selected to join the first team during the 2023âÂÂ24 pre-season, already proving decisive during the friendly against Dunkirk, coming on as a substitute, obtaining two penalties, scoring a goal and delivering an assist.
On 31 August 2024, Sishuba signed with Hellas Verona in Italy. However, he featured in only two matches in the U20 Primavera competitions.
On 3 February 2025, Sishuba went back to Ligue 1 and signed with Rennes.
Sishuba is eligible to play for either Belgium, France, or South Africa.
Sishuba is a youth international for Belgium, having played three games with the under-18 for two goals by the summer 2023.
Sishuba is the son of the South African footballer Asanda Sishuba.