Elton Kabangu
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Elton Kabangu

Elton Kabangu of Heart of Midlothian was born in Kortrijk, Belgium on 8 February 1998 (age 27).

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.

Last updated 3 December 2025. Send feedback

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Striker
Primary Position
Forward
Position
Elton Kabangu
ST
1.78m (5ft 10in)
Height
7
Squad Number
70kg (11st)
Weight
8 February 1998 (age 27)
Date of Birth
Kortrijk
Birthplace
Belgium 🇧🇪
Country of Birth
Hearts
Team
£415k (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

Season stats

Team
Hearts
Hearts
Premiership 2025 - 2026
Games
8
Starting
-
Substitute
8
Unused
7
Utilisation
53%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-

Career stats

Team
Hearts
Hearts
Season 2025 - 2026
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
8
Goals
-
Team
Hearts
Hearts
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
14
Goals
6
Team
Union Saint-Gilloise
Union Saint-Gilloise
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
Belgium 🇧🇪
Games
7
Goals
-
Team
Union Saint-Gilloise
Union Saint-Gilloise
Season 2023 - 2024
Country
Belgium 🇧🇪
Games
12
Goals
1
Team
Willem II
Willem II
Season 2022 - 2023
Country
Netherlands 🇳🇱
Games
28
Goals
12
Team
Willem II
Willem II
Season 2021 - 2022
Country
Netherlands 🇳🇱
Games
24
Goals
3
Team
Willem II
Willem II
Season 2019 - 2020
Country
Netherlands 🇳🇱
Games
4
Goals
-
Team
FC Eindhoven
FC Eindhoven
Season 2018 - 2019
Country
Netherlands 🇳🇱
Games
36
Goals
8
Team
FC Eindhoven
FC Eindhoven
Season 2017 - 2018
Country
Netherlands 🇳🇱
Games
38
Goals
10

Transfers

Team
Hearts
Hearts
1 July 2025
From
Union Saint-Gilloise
Union Saint-Gilloise
Type
Fee (£250k)
Team
Hearts
Hearts
1 January 2025
From
Union Saint-Gilloise
Union Saint-Gilloise
Type
Loan
Team
Union Saint-Gilloise
Union Saint-Gilloise
1 July 2023
From
Willem II
Willem II
Type
Free Transfer
Team
Willem II
Willem II
26 August 2019
From
Gent
Gent
Type
Undisclosed
Team
FC Eindhoven
FC Eindhoven
15 August 2017
From
Gent
Gent
Type
Loan

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