Peter Kioso

Peter Kioso (born 15 August 1998) is an Irish professional footballer who plays for Luton Town as a right back.

Peter Kioso
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-08-15) 15 August 1998
Place of birth Swords, Dublin, Ireland
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[1]
Playing position(s) Right back
Club information
Current team
 Luton Town
Number 30
Youth career
Milton Keynes Dons
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Dunstable Town
2018–2020 Hartlepool United 67 (4)
2020– Luton Town 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15:55, 18 July 2020 (UTC)

Early life

Kioso was born in Swords, Dublin.[1][2]

Career

Kioso began his career with the academy of Milton Keynes Dons, before beginning his senior career in non-league football with Dunstable Town.[3] He then spent two seasons at Hartlepool United,[1] before signing for Luton Town in January 2020.[4] Luton manager Graeme Jones said Kioso was "one for the future",[5] and in March 2020 said he had been "impressed" by Kioso in training, and would consider giving him his debut.[6] He made his Football League debut for Luton on 18 July 2020.[7]

Personal life

Kioso's parents are from DR Congo.[2]

Kioso's brother Gedeon is also a footballer; the two played together at Dunstable Town, with Peter at right back and his brother at left back.[3][8] His cousin Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu is also a footballer; the two played together at Luton Town.[9]

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References
  1. "Congo DR - P. Kioso - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.
  2. "Peter Kioso - Defender - First Team & Staff - Luton Town". www.lutontown.co.uk.
  3. "Kioso happy to have done it the hard way after earning Luton move". www.lutontoday.co.uk.
  4. "Peter Kioso: Luton Town sign Hartlepool United defender for undisclosed fee". 22 January 2020 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  5. "Luton boss believes new signing Kioso is 'one for the future'". www.lutontoday.co.uk.
  6. "Jones could opt to give Kioso his Luton debut at Wigan". www.lutontoday.co.uk.
  7. "Games played by Peter Kioso in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  8. "Kevin Gallen: Kioso has the right attitude to be a success at Luton Town". www.dunstabletoday.co.uk.
  9. "Kioso confident he can handle the pressure of playing for Luton". www.dunstabletoday.co.uk.
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