The story of the footballer Silas Wamangituka He was a surprise in Germany during the 2020/2021 season when he played for Stuttgart. The Congolese right winger shone in the German team which, that season, finished ninth in the Bundesliga and scored a total of 13 goals in 27 matches.
However, the Silas’s performances on the ground, this is not what caught the attention in Germany, but who was really. In a statement from the footballer himself and with the support of the club, revealed that his identity was false. Neither his name nor his age corresponded to reality.
While in His file indicated he was 21 years old.the reality was that he was born a year earlier, he was 22 (he is currently 26). Similarly, behind his shirt it said his last name was Wamangituka, but his real name was Silas Katompa Mvumpa.
After this revelation, Silas left loaned to Red Star this season. So far, the Congolese has worn the Serbian team’s jersey nine times, scoring three goals and providing one assist.
Blackmailed by his former agent
Lying about who he was was not Silas’s initiative, but his agent at the time; the representative blackmails the player to hide his identity. In 2017, he had to renew his visa, otherwise he would have to return to the country. Congo. To avoid this, his agent took him to Paris FC and there he forced him to adopt a new name under the threat of sending him back to his country.
“I have lived in constant fear for the past few years and I was also very worried about my family in Congo. It was a difficult step for me to reveal my story. “I didn’t dare until I had new agents and friends,” the right winger confessed after confessing his true identity.
Fortunately, Stuttgart did not abandon him during the process of recognizing who he really was, as they stated in a statement: “Silas continues to be the player and person who has made his way into the hearts of our fans and teammates since he is here. He was above all a victim. “We will protect him accordingly.”
“I wouldn’t have been able to reach this milestone if my team hadn’t supported me. I am deeply grateful», assured the footballer. This lie, however, earned him a fine from the German Federation: three months without playing and 30,000 euros.
The 1.89 meter forward, a fast and strong player with good dribblingwill have their chance to shine again this Wednesday against Barcelona. Hansi Flick’s men will go to Rajko Mitic Stadium to play the fourth day of the Champions League group.
