Suleiman Bolatsa Bakalandwa

Suleiman Bolatsa Bakalandwa (born 13 October 1997) is a British professional football player. He is a forward for Al-Diwaniya SC in the Iraqi Third Division League.

Youth career

Bakalandwa's youth career in England began when he was scouted by Ipswich Town F.C. at age 12. He played for their academy from 2009 until 2011, when he joined Queens Park Rangers F.C. to complete his formation, staying there until 2013

Professional career

Suleiman Bolatsa Bakalandwa began his professional career in 2013.

• 2013-Jan 2014 : Bedford Town FC
• Jan 2014-2018 : Wingate & Finchley F.C.
• July 2018-30 June 2019 : Buildcon F.C.
• August 2019 – 2020 : SC Utexafrica
• August 2020-Jan 2021 : Al-Diwaniya SC
• February 2021- June 2021 : Trysil Fotballklubb
• 5 september 2021 –June 2023 : 1960 Silopi Spor
• 10 August 2023 – 30 Dec 2024 : CR Bernoussi
• 15 January 2025- 30 July 2025 : FC Mitrovica
• Since 25 August 2025- : Al-Diwaniya SC

Personal life

Suleiman Bolatsa Bakalandwa is a dual national. He holds citizenship of both the United Kingdom and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He is eligible to play for either national team. He speaks French, English, and Lingala.

Honors

• 2019-2020: Best Rookie of the Year
• 2019-2020: On the 11 best players of the league