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Peter Kioso (born 15 August 1999) is an professional footballer who plays as a wing-back for EFL Championship club Oxford United. Born in Ireland, he represents DR Congo internationally.
Early life
Kioso was born in Swords, Dublin. He and his family later moved to Milton Keynes, England in 2010.
Club career
Early career
Kioso joined the academy of Milton Keynes Dons at the age of 14 and progressed to the club's under-18 side before being released in 2017. He had a brief spell with non-League Dunstable Town before joining National League club Hartlepool United where he remained for two seasons, making 70 appearances and scoring 4 goals. Kioso was named in Hartlepool's team of the decade for the 2010s.
Luton Town
On 22 January 2020, Kioso joined Championship club Luton Town for an undisclosed fee. Luton manager Graeme Jones said Kioso was "one for the future", and in March 2020 said he had been "impressed" by Kioso in training, and would consider giving him his debut. He made his Football League debut for Luton on 18 July 2020.
On 15 October 2020 he moved on loan to League Two club Bolton Wanderers. He made his debut two days later in a 2–1 home defeat against Oldham Athletic. Two days after that he scored Bolton's first goal in a 3–3 draw against Barrow. On 11 January 2021 Luton recalled Kioso from his loan after an injury to James Bree.
On 25 January 2021, Kioso joined League One side Northampton Town on loan for the remainder of the 2020–21 season. Kioso had already played for Luton and Bolton in the 2020–21 season, usually meaning he would not be able to sign for a third team as players can only play for two teams in one season – however FIFA changed the rules for that season to allow players to play for three teams, to alleviate the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on football.
He returned to his academy club Milton Keynes Dons on loan on 31 August 2021. Kioso scored his first goal since his return to the club on 18 September 2021 in a 4–1 away win over Gillingham. On 18 January 2022, Kioso was recalled to Luton from his loan.
Rotherham United
On 23 June 2022, it was announced that Kioso had signed for Championship club Rotherham United on a permanent basis.
On 18 July 2023, Kioso signed for League One club Peterborough United on a season-long loan deal. In September 2023, he was named club captain by manager Darren Ferguson, scoring his first goal for the club in his first match with the armband. Having continued to impress, he was recalled by Rotherham on 2 January 2024.
Oxford United
Kioso joined Oxford United for an undisclosed fee on 24 June 2024.
International career
On 4 October 2024, Kioso received his first international call-up for the DR Congo for two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Tanzania. He made his debut on 19 November 2024 in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia at the Stade des Martyrs. He started the game and was substituted at half-time, as Ethiopia won 2–1.
Personal life
Kioso's parents are from DR Congo. His brother Gedeon is also a footballer; the two played together at Dunstable Town, with Peter at right back and his brother at left back. His cousin Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu is also a footballer; the two played together at Luton Town.
Career statistics
- As of match played 8 November 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Hartlepool United | 2018–19 | National League | 39 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 41 | 1 |
| 2019–20 | National League | 28 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 3 | |
| Total | 67 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 73 | 4 | ||
| Luton Town | 2019–20 | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020–21 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2021–22 | Championship | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | |
| Total | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | ||
| Bolton Wanderers (loan) | 2020–21 | League Two | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 |
| Northampton Town (loan) | 2020–21 | League One | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 3 |
| Milton Keynes Dons (loan) | 2021–22 | League One | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 19 | 4 | |
| Rotherham United | 2022–23 | Championship | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 13 | 0 | |
| 2023–24 | Championship | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 12 | 0 | ||
| Total | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | ||
| Peterborough United (loan) | 2023–24 | League One | 24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Oxford United | 2024–25 | Championship | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 15 | 0 | |
| Career total | 194 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 214 | 15 | ||
Honours
Bolton Wanderers
- EFL League Two third-place promotion: 2020–21