Age: 23
Hometown: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Height: 5’11″
Weight: 165
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Last Club: Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
LAST SEASON:
Makangila spent 2023 in Hartford, adding depth to the midfield. He made 16 appearances with nine starts, totaling 874 minutes. He scored one goal on the season, helping Hartford beat New Mexico United in early August with a score of 2-1.
USL EXPERIENCE:
All four of Makangila’s professional seasons have been spent in the USL Championship. He began his career in 2020, where the then 19-year-old appeared in six matches and started in two. He saw a vast increase in playing time from 2021-2022 with the Colorado Springs Switchbacks, where he made 52 appearances and started in 37 of them. Through those two seasons, he totaled 75 tackles, 37 interceptions, 434 defenses and an assist. Following 2022, he signed a contract with Hartford Athletic.
OUTSIDE THE USL:
Makangila played for FC Saint-Eloi Lupopo in Linafoot, which is the top soccer division in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
