BiographyTivi Bifuma
Name:Ludvin Tivi Bifuma
Last Name:Bifuma Kwansa
Date of Birth:May 13, 1992
Place of Birth:Republic of Congo
Profession:Footballer
Position:Left Winger
Personal Life of Tivi Bifuma
Full name Ludvin Tivi Bifuma Kwansa, is a football player from the Republic of Congo, born on May 13, 1992. He is 180 cm tall and plays as a left winger for Esteghlal Khuzestan in the Iranian Premier League. Bifuma has played for several teams in Europe and Asia and is known for his speed, good technique, and ability to penetrate defensive lines. Recently, due to his impressive performance at Esteghlal Khuzestan and his impact on the team’s results, he has attracted media attention and football fans in Iran.
Marriage and Wife of Bifuma
Tivi Bifuma and his wife have a good family life. He is married and has two children, whose photos are posted on his Instagram page.
Education of Tivi Bifuma
Bifuma started his football journey as a teenager and trained at the Strasbourg Youth Club and later at Espanyol. His professional path shows that his main focus has been on football, and probably academic education played a minor role in his sports development.
Start of Tivi Bifuma’s professional football career
Tivi Bifuma began his professional career in 2010 by joining Espanyol’s youth team. On March 13, 2011, at the age of 18, he played his first official match for Espanyol’s main team in La Liga, coming on as a substitute in the 2-0 victory against Deportivo La Coruña.
Later, on August 10, 2011, in the Catalonia Cup final, he scored a hat-trick against Barcelona’s youth team, attracting attention.
These performances marked the beginning of his powerful start in professional football. In the 2012–2013 season, he had a loan spell at Las Palmas in Spain’s second division, scoring 11 goals in 38 matches, playing a crucial role in the team’s success.
Teams Played by Tivi Bifuma
- Espanyol B 2010–2011
- Espanyol 2011–2016
- Las Palmas 2012–2013
- Almeria 2014–2015
- Granada 2015–2016
- Stade Rennes 2016
- Sivas Spor 2017–2018
- Ankara Gucu 2018–2019
- Yeni Malatyaspor 2019–2020
- Shenzhen 2020–2021
- Hilangong Jiangxi City 2021
- Bursaspor 2022
- U. F. I. Kurt 2022–2023
- Qifisia 2023–2024
- Esteghlal Khuzestan 2024 – Present
Analyzing Bifuma’s transfer history shows that he has gained a variety of experiences in different leagues, which likely helps improve and develop his skills over time.
Goals scored by Tivi Bifuma
As of April 2025, Tivi Bifuma has scored a total of 50 club goals in various competitions. This includes goals during his time at teams like Espanyol, Las Palmas, West Bromwich, Almeria, Rennes, Sivas Spor, Yeni Malatyaspor, and Esteghlal Khuzestan.
At the national level, Bifuma has scored 16 goals in 41 matches for the Congo national team.
One of Bifuma’s most famous goals was scored in February 2014, just 36 seconds after entering the pitch in his first match for West Bromwich against Crystal Palace. This goal is recorded as one of the fastest in Premier League history for a debutant.
Club Achievements of Tivi Bifuma
With the national team, Bifuma participated in the Africa Cup of Nations 2015, scoring 3 goals and sharing the top scorer title in the tournament.
National Honors of Bifuma
In the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, he scored three goals, ranking among the top five scorers. These included the equalizer against Guinea E Guinea, the winning goal against Burkina Faso, and the first goal in the quarter-final match against the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
In 2014, he was named the best player of the year in Congo.
With 16 goals in 41 international matches, he is the top scorer in the history of the Congo national team.
Tivi Bifuma: From Esteghlal Khuzestan to Possible Transfer to Persepolis
Recently, Bifuma has become a main transfer target for Persepolis. Due to his excellent performance in the Iranian Premier League, Persepolis aims to sign him to strengthen their attack next season. Reports suggest that Persepolis has reached an initial agreement with Bifuma, and a formal contract is expected to be signed after this season ends.
However, Bifuma has stated in an interview that he has not signed with any team yet and will make a final decision after reviewing various offers.
One of the main obstacles to his transfer to Persepolis is the release clause set by Esteghlal Khuzestan for his transfer, estimated around 50 billion rials. Final transfer depends on agreement between the clubs and payment of the release fee.
