Jonah Ayunga, an English forward best known for his play on the right-wing, was born on May 24, 1997. Currently aged 28, Ayunga plies his trade for St Mirren, wearing the number 11 jersey. Standing at a competitive 6ft (1.85m), and weighing 12st 3lb (78kg), his imposing physical build positions him as a formidable player on the pitch.
Ayunga's career has seen him negotiate several club transfers. In January 2017, he took a loan transfer from Brighton & Hove Albion, a Premier League outfit in England, to the Irish Premier Division side, Sligo Rovers. His 2017 season at Sligo Rovers was marked by 21 first team appearances and four goals in league matches.
Later, in July 2017, Ayunga transferred on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion to another Premier Division squad in Rep. Ireland, Galway United. His stint at Galway United was characterised by two first-team appearances in league matches.
In July 2018, Ayunga moved from Brighton & Hove Albion to the National League's Sutton United in England. This was followed by a quick transition in November 2018 to Havant & Waterlooville in the National League South, also in England, the details of which were not disclosed. It's worth noting that Ayunga transferred back to Sutton United in December 2018 under undisclosed conditions.
Ayunga then transferred back to Havant & Waterlooville in July 2019, before being acquired by Bristol Rovers, an English League Two team, in July 2020 for an undisclosed fee.
The following year, in July 2021, Ayunga moved from Bristol Rovers to Morecambe in the English National League, once again under undisclosed terms. Finally, in July 2022, Ayunga made the leap to Scotland's Premiership, signing for St Mirren.
Ayunga's performance for St Mirren has been consistently solid. He made 19 first team appearances and scored three goals in league matches in the 2022-2023 season. The subsequent season saw him make 17 first-team appearances with two goals under his belt. Ayunga presented a remarkable improvement in the 2024-2025 season, making 28 first team appearances and notching four goals in league matches. He is set to continue with St Mirren for the 2025-2026 season.
Besides his league commitments, Ayunga also represented St Mirren in the League Cup 2025-2026 with two starts and two appearances as a substitute.
