Rocky Bushiri


Rocky Bushiri Kisonga is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Mechelen on loan from Norwich City.

Career

Bushiri joined the youth academy of K.V. Oostende in 2012 after impressing in a provincial tournament representing Walloon Brabant. He signed his first professional contract with Oostende in June 2017, for two years. He made his professional debut in a 1-0 Belgian First Division A loss to KV Mechelen on 9 December 2017, becoming the youngest-ever debutant for Oostende.
On 3 July 2019, it was announced that Bushiri would join Norwich City on a four-year deal, initially linking up with the U23 squad. On 1 August 2019, Bushiri joined League One club Blackpool on a season-long loan deal. Bushiri scored his first goal for the club in a 1-0 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers U21s in an EFL Trophy tie on 5 November 2019.
On 30 June 2020, Bushiri went out on loan again, this time joining Mechelen on a season-long deal.

Personal life

Bushiri was born in Belgium and is of Congolese descent.