Enock Mwepu, a Zambian former professional footballer who last played as a midfielder for Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion was earning an estimated weekly salary of £43,000.
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Born in Lusaka, Mwepu begun his career in his native Zambia.
In June 2017, Mwepu joined Red Bull Salzburg and was loaned out to Salzburg’s feeder club Liefering who play in Austrian Football First League.
During the 2019–20 season, Mwepu established himself amongst Salzburg’s starting eleven, making his UEFA Champions League debut during his side’s 4–3 loss to Liverpool at Anfield.
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On 6 July 2021, Mwepu joined Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion on a four-year contract, for an undisclosed fee.
Mwepu made his competitive Albion debut on 14 August in the opening game of the 2021–22 season away at Burnley where he was replaced by Adam Lallana at half time of the eventual 2–1 victory at Turf Moor.
Mwepu also represented and captained the Zambia national team.
Sadly, in October 2022, Mwepu was forced to retire following the discovery of a hereditary heart condition.
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