Who is Giosue Ebong Bellagambi? Flash Uganda Media looks at his biography, age, girlfriend, family, tribe, career, work and experience, relationship with Lambeth Tigers FC, Whyteleafe, Huddersfield Town, early life and education of the Ugandan goalkeeper for Ebbsfleet United.
Giosue Ebong Bellagambi, born on 8 November 2001, is an English-born professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Ebbsfleet United. He also represents Uganda at international level.
He gained experience with several clubs in England, progressing through academy football and various loan moves before making his way into senior football. He later earned a place in Uganda’s national team, marking an important step in his international career.
Personal Life
Bellagambi was born in England to an Italian father and a Ugandan mother.
The story of Bellagambi’s parents began in October 1999 when his father travelled from Italy to attend a UEFA Champions League fixture between Fiorentina and Arsenal.
During the trip, he met Bellagambi’s mother, who is Ugandan. Their meeting marked the beginning of their relationship and eventually led to the family background that connects Bellagambi to both Italian and Ugandan heritage.
He attended Bishop Thomas Grant School for his secondary education before joining Arsenal on a scholarship. Bellagambi also has a sister, Viola, who trained with Sutton United from 2017.
Bellagambi has a sister named Viola, who also has an interest in football. She began training with Sutton United in 2017.
Player Profile
- Date of Birth: November 8, 2001
- Place of Birth: Croydon, England
- Position: Goalkeeper
- Height: 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
- Current Club: Ebbsfleet United
- Squad Number: 13
Club Career
Bellagambi started his football journey at Lambeth Tigers FC and Whyteleafe before joining Huddersfield Town’s youth academy in 2018.
He signed his first professional contract with the club on 6 August 2020.
In November of that year, he started gaining senior experience through a loan spell at Ramsbottom United, where he made four appearances.
He later spent time on loan at Ebbsfleet United, with the spell ending in March 2021.
In August 2021, Bellagambi returned to competitive action after recovering from a fractured finger, joining Stalybridge Celtic on a one-month loan spell. The move provided him with an opportunity to regain match fitness and gain further experience in senior football.
On 27 December 2021, Bellagambi moved to Brighouse Town on a temporary transfer, with the agreement initially set to run for 28 days.
On 26 January 2022, Bellagambi signed a new contract with Huddersfield Town, keeping him at the club until 2024.
On 8 August 2022, he joined Hyde United on loan for three months. However, Huddersfield recalled him on 6 October, ending the loan early. The next day, he joined Spennymoor Town on another loan deal, which was expected to last until 2 January 2023.
Bellagambi joined Salford City on loan on 31 January 2023, where he remained for the rest of the 2022–23 season.
On 11 October 2024, Bellagambi continued his career with National League club Barnet. He made two appearances for the team before departing at the end of the season following a mutual agreement with the club to end his contract.
Ahead of the 2025–26 season, Bellagambi moved to Ebbsfleet United, with Barnet entitled to compensation due to his age at the time of the transfer.
International career
He was selected for Uganda’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches. This gave him an opportunity to represent the country at international level and compete for a place in the team.
On 21 September 2022, he made his first appearance for Uganda in a friendly match against Libya, which ended in a 0–0 draw. The game provided him with his first opportunity to represent the Uganda Cranes at senior level.
Conclusion
Giosue Ebong Bellagambi has continued to develop his football career through experience at various clubs in England and appearances for the Uganda national team. His journey has provided him with valuable opportunities to grow as a goalkeeper and compete at different levels.
As he moves forward, he will aim to gain more playing time and make further progress in his professional career.
