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Japhet Tanganga is a defender from England who plays for Sheffield United, wearing shirt number 5. This season he has made 3 appearances. Born in 1999, he stands 1.84 m tall.
Player information
Full name
Japhet Manzambi Tanganga
Known as
J. Tanganga
Position
Defender
Team
Sheffield United
Nationality
England
Date of birth
31 March 1999
Age
27 years
Height
1.84 m
Weight
76 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
5
Season statistics
3
Matches
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Advanced statistics
2
Shots
70
Passes
4
Interceptions
5
Blocks
16
Duels won · 67%
1
Fouls committed
3
Fouls drawn
0
Goals conceded
Recent matches · last 5
W
D
W
W
L
Trophy cabinet · 1 won
Clubs and national teams · 1
The career of Japhet Tanganga so far
Japhet Tanganga's career began at Tottenham U21. He moved to Tottenham Hotspur in 2020, to FC Augsburg in 2023 and then to Sheffield United in 2025, among 7 recorded transfers in total. He has won 2 trophies, including Carabao Cup. He currently plays for Sheffield United, with 0 goals in 3 appearances this season.
Career history · 8 transfers
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2025
Millwall Sheffield United
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2024
Tottenham Hotspur Millwall
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2024
Tottenham Hotspur –
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2024
Millwall Tottenham Hotspur
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2024
Tottenham Hotspur Millwall
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2024
FC Augsburg Tottenham Hotspur
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2023
Tottenham Hotspur FC Augsburg
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2020
Tottenham U21 Tottenham Hotspur
Frequently asked questions about Japhet Tanganga
What team does Japhet Tanganga play for?
Japhet Tanganga plays for Sheffield United.
What position does Japhet Tanganga play?
Japhet Tanganga plays as a defender, usually as a centre back.
How old is Japhet Tanganga?
Japhet Tanganga is 27 years old, born on 31 March 1999.
How tall is Japhet Tanganga?
Japhet Tanganga is 1.84 m (6′0″) tall.
How many goals has Japhet Tanganga scored this season?
Japhet Tanganga has scored 0 goals in 3 appearances this season.
Where is Japhet Tanganga from?
Japhet Tanganga is from England.
Which teams has Japhet Tanganga played for?
Japhet Tanganga has played for Tottenham U21, Tottenham Hotspur, FC Augsburg, Millwall and Sheffield United.
What shirt number does Japhet Tanganga wear?
Japhet Tanganga wears shirt number 5 for Sheffield United.
When did Japhet Tanganga join Sheffield United?
Japhet Tanganga joined Sheffield United from Millwall on 28 August 2025.