Marc Mukendi

Marc Mukendi Tshilumba (born 25 June 1987 in Derry, Northern Ireland), commonly known as Marc Mukendi, is an Irish footballer who currently plays as an on-loan defender for Finn Harps from Derry City F.C. of the eircom League. He is the son of former Derry City player and Zaire international Jose Mukendi.

Mukendi has played for Ireland internationally at Under-19 and Under-18 level. He signed for Finn Harps during the 2005 close season on a year-long loan from neighbours Derry City F.C. and made his First Division debut against Kildare County on 18 March, 2006. Standing at 6'4", Mukendi has a commanding presence in the box. Mukendi was one of Finn Harps' most consistent performers in 2006, making 16 appearances and scoring 1 goal. His potential has been noted and he clearly has a bright future ahead of him with Derry City.

Mukendi is nicknamed "McKenzie" - a surname of Scots origin commonly found in Northern Ireland - in a play on his African-derived surname, as the two sound very alike phonetically.