Cyril Ngonge (born 26 May 2000) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder, winger, or forward for Spanish club Espanyol on loan from Italian club Napoli, and the Belgium national team.
Ngonge is a youth exponent from Club Brugge. He made his senior debut on 2 December 2018 in the Belgian Pro League against Standard Liège. He replaced Emmanuel Dennis after 20 minutes.
On 1 September 2019, Ngonge was loaned out to Jong PSV for the 2019âÂÂ20 season. He made his debut for the club on 13 September 2019 in a 3âÂÂ2 home victory against Jong AZ in the Eerste Divisie.
After his return, he was directly sold to Eredivisie club RKC Waalwijk. There, he developed into a starter in his first season and scored his first goal for the club in his fourth game, a 2âÂÂ2 draw against Feyenoord.
After a single season with Waalwijk Ngonge, joined fellow Eredivisie club FC Groningen where he quickly established himself as a regular starter.
On 19 January 2023, Ngonge joined Serie A club Hellas Verona. He made his debut for the club that month in Serie A in a 1âÂÂ1 draw against Udinese on 30 January 2023. He registered his first goal for the club in the following week, scoring a second-half equaliser in a 1âÂÂ1 home draw against Lazio.
Ngonge signed for fellow Italian club Napoli on 19 January 2024. He made his league debut for I Partenopei on 28 January 2024, in a 0âÂÂ0 away draw against Lazio.
On 24 July 2025, Ngonge joined fellow Serie A club Torino on a one-year loan for â¬1 million, with the option of a permanent transfer.
On 31 January 2026, Ngonge moved on loan to Spanish club Espanyol, with an option to buy.
Ngonge made his debut for the Belgium national team on 10 October 2024 in a UEFA Nations League game against Italy at Stadio Olimpico. He substituted Loïs Openda in the 87th minute of a 2âÂÂ2 draw.
Ngonge's father, Michel Ngonge, was also a professional footballer and represented the DR Congo national team.
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