Jordy Hiwula
FullnameJordy Hiwula-Mayifuila[1]
Birth date21 September 1994 (age 32)[2]
Birth placeManchester, England
Height5.8 ft (1.78 metres)[2]
PositionForward
CurrentclubBoston United
Clubnumber16
Youthclubs 1Fletcher Moss Rangers
Youthyears 2–2012
Youthclubs 2Manchester City
Years 12012–2015
Clubs 1Manchester City
Caps 10
Goals 10
Years 22014
Clubs 2→ Yeovil Town (loan)
Caps 28
Goals 20
Years 32015
Clubs 3→ Walsall (loan)
Caps 319
Goals 39
Years 42015–2018
Clubs 4Huddersfield Town
Caps 40
Goals 40
Years 52015–2016
Clubs 5→ Wigan Athletic (loan)
Caps 514
Goals 52
Years 62016
Clubs 6→ Walsall (loan)
Caps 613
Goals 63
Years 72016–2017
Clubs 7→ Bradford City (loan)
Caps 741
Goals 79
Years 82017–2018
Clubs 8→ Fleetwood Town (loan)
Caps 843
Goals 88
Years 92018–2020
Clubs 9Coventry City
Caps 954
Goals 914
Years 102020–2021
Clubs 10Portsmouth
Caps 109
Goals 100
Years 112021–2022
Clubs 11Doncaster Rovers
Caps 1120
Goals 111
Years 122022–2023
Clubs 12Ross County
Caps 1221
Goals 121
Years 132024
Clubs 13Morecambe
Caps 139
Goals 130
Years 142025–
Clubs 14Boston United
Caps 140
Goals 140
Nationalyears 12011–2012
Nationalteam 1England U18
Nationalcaps 12
Nationalgoals 11
Nationalyears 22012
Nationalteam 2England U19
Nationalcaps 22
Nationalgoals 21
Club-update13:52, 13 August 2025 (UTC)
Nationalteam-update15:03, 17 July 2015 (UTC)

Jordy Hiwula-Mayifuila (born 21 September 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for club Boston United. He also represented the England U19 side.

Club career

Hiwula joined a local club, Fletcher Moss Rangers,[3] from there he went onto Manchester City. After missing most of the 2012–13 season with a serious ligament injury Hiwula scored 20 goals in 31 games for Manchester City's Under-21 side in the 2013–14 season.[4][5] As a result, Hiwula extended his contract, on a two-year deal, keeping him until 2016.[6]

Loan spells

On 2 October 2014, he joined Yeovil Town on loan until 5 January 2015.[7] He made his professional debut on 4 October in Yeovil's 2–0 defeat against Milton Keynes Dons.[8] On 8 November 2014, Hiwula scored his first goal for Yeovil with the only goal of the game in the FA Cup first round against Crawley Town.[9] Hiwula returned to Manchester City, on 25 November 2014, having only scored one goal in his nine appearances in his time at Yeovil.[10]

On 2 February 2015, Hiwula signed for League One side Walsall on an initial one-month youth loan.[11] He scored three minutes into his debut for the Saddlers after coming on 66 minutes in to a 2–0 away win against Doncaster Rovers on 7 February 2015.[12] His second goal came just three days later, on his home début against Rochdale, where he scored what turned out to be the winner to put Walsall 3–0 up in an eventual 3–2 win.[13] After scoring three times in six appearances, Hiwula's loan spell was extended for another month.[14] Hiwula scored his fourth goal on 3 March 2015, in a 1–0 win against his former club Yeovil Town.[15] Hiwula played in the final of the Football League Trophy at Wembley, coming on as a substitute for Tom Bradshaw in the 62nd minute in a 2–0 loss against Bristol City.[16] Hiwula's loan spell with Walsall was extended until the end of the season.[17] Hiwula went on to score five more goals in the 2014/15 season, including braces against Crawley Town[18] and Bristol City.[19]

Huddersfield Town

On 17 July 2015, Hiwula signed for Championship side Huddersfield Town on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.[20] After being an un-used substitute in the opening game of the season against Hull City, Hiwula made his Huddersfield Town debut, coming on as a substitute for Tommy Smith in the 65th minute of a 2–1 loss against Notts County in the first round of League Cup.[21]

Wigan Athletic (loan)

On 27 August 2015, Hiwula joined League One club Wigan Athletic on a season long loan, in a move which saw Emyr Huws move the other way on similar terms.[22] On his second appearance for Wigan he scored a late winner against Chesterfield.[23] On 1 February 2016, Hiwula was recalled early from his loan spell at Wigan.

Walsall (loan)

On 4 March 2016, it was announced that Hiwula had re-joined Walsall on loan until the end of the 2015–16 season.[24]

Bradford City (loan)

He moved on a season long loan to Bradford City in July 2016.[25]

Fleetwood Town (loan)

On 5 July 2017 Hiwula joined League One Fleetwood Town on loan for the 2017–18 season.[26] He scored his first goal for Fleetwood in a 2-1 EFL Cup defeat against Carlisle United on 8 August 2017.[27]

Coventry City

On 2 August 2018, Hiwula signed for League One club Coventry City on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.[28] He scored his first goal against Forest Green Rovers in the EFL Trophy, a game which Coventry won on penalties following a 1–1 draw.[29] His first league goal came on 20 October against Southend United. He scored in the next two games, helping Coventry to beat Bradford City and Doncaster Rovers.[30]

Portsmouth

In October 2020, Hiwula signed on a short-term deal for Portsmouth after being released by Coventry City at the end of last season.[31] He scored his first goal for Portsmouth in a 6–1 FA Cup win against King's Lynn Town on 28 November 2020.[32] On 6 January 2021, Hiwula signed a contract extension to remain at the club until the end of the 2020–21 season.[33]

Doncaster Rovers

On 10 July 2021, Hiwula joined League One side Doncaster Rovers on a two-year deal.[34]

Ross County

On 28 June 2022, Hiwula joined Scottish Premiership side Ross County for a nominal fee, signing a two-year deal with the club.[35] After scoring four goals in 27 appearances for the club, Hiwula was released by Ross County on 4 September 2023.[36]

Morecambe

On 22 February 2024, Hiwula joined League Two club Morecambe on a short-term contract until the end of the season.[37]

Boston United

On 12 August 2025, over one year after his departure from Morecambe, Hiwula joined National League club Boston United.[38]

International career

Hiwula has represented England at U18 level, scoring once in a 3–0 win against Poland,[39] and at U19 level, where he scored on his debut against Estonia.[40][41]

Personal life

Hiwula was born in England and is of Congolese descent.[42] Hiwula is a Manchester United fan.[43][44]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Manchester City2014–15[45]Premier League0000000000
Yeovil Town (loan)2014–15[45]League One8011000091
Walsall (loan)2014–15[45]League One199—001[a]0209
Huddersfield Town2015–16[46]Championship000010—10
2016–17[47]Championship000000—00
2017–18[48]Premier League000000—00
Total000010—10
Wigan Athletic (loan)2015–16[46]League One14200002[a]4166
Walsall (loan)2015–16[46]League One13300002[b]0153
Bradford City (loan)2016–17[47]League One41910106[c]34912
Fleetwood Town (loan)2017–18[48]League One43840115[d]35312
Coventry City2018–19[49]League One391210102[d]14313
2019–20[50]League One15200221[d]0184
Total54141032316117
Portsmouth2020–21League One9021004[d]2153
Doncaster Rovers2021–22League One20120003[d]0251
Ross County2022–23Scottish Premiership2111053—274
Career total24548122116261329169
  1. ^ Appearances in Football League Trophy
  2. ^ Appearances in League One play-offs
  3. ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy and League One play-offs
  4. ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy

Honours

Walsall

Portsmouth

Coventry

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