Elton Kabangu, a Belgian native born on 8 February 1998, is currently 27 years of age. He is identified primarily as a forward striker for Hearts. Standing at 5ft 10in (1.78m) tall and tipping the scales at 11st (70kg), Kabangu dons the number 7 jersey for his team.
As estimated by Transfermarkt, Kabangu's current market value circles around £425,000.
In August of 2017, Kabangu made a loan move from Gent in the Pro League of Belgium, heading off to FC Eindhoven in the Eerste Divisie of Netherlands. His debut season of 2017 - 2018 saw him make a healthy 38 first team appearances, securing ten goals in league matches. The succeeding season of 2018 - 2019 saw him maintain his solid run, racking up 36 appearances and contributing eight goals.
August of 2019 had Kabangu leaving Gent, this time for good, transferring to Willem II in the Eerste Divisie of Netherlands for an undisclosed fee. His season of 2019 - 2020 at Willem II was rather quiet with only four first team appearances. Despite this, the 2021 - 2022 season saw him get back into stride, making 24 appearances and scoring three goals. In the 2022 - 2023 season, Kabangu caught his rhythm, delivering 12 goals in 28 appearances.
In July of 2023, a change came when Kabangu transferred from Willem II to Union Saint-Gilloise in the Pro League of Belgium. The season of 2023 - 2024 saw him take part in 12 first team games and score a solitary goal. The following season of 2024 - 2025 had him feature in seven league matches.
January of 2025 brought about a fresh loan deal, moving Kabangu from Union Saint-Gilloise to Hearts in the Premiership in Scotland. He made his mark by appearing in 14 first team games and netting six goals in the remaining part of the 2024 - 2025 season. In the ongoing season of 2025 - 2026, Kabangu has made eight appearances to date.
In July of 2025, Kabangu's loan deal with Hearts was made permanent for a sum of around £212,000. So far in the 2025-2026 season, he has continued with his contributions, making eight appearances in the league matches he was fit to play.
