Dylan Wesley Nkongape Kadji (born 1 September 2003) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League club Wealdstone.

Career

Bristol City

Kadji came through the youth academy at Bristol City and signed a professional contract in November 2021.

2021: Loan to Bath City

Kadji played 6 matches on loan for Bath City in the 2021–22 season, making his debut on 26 December 2021 against Chippenham Town. Kadji started the move that led to the fourth goal in a 4–1 win for his new club. His home debut for Bath at Twerton Park came a week later in a 2–0 win on 2 January 2022 again against Chippenham Town.

2022: Senior debut

Although he was still training with the Bristol City first team even whilst on loan with Bath, Kadji particularly impressed manager Nigel Pearson and was singled out for praise after training with the first team squad in pre-season camp during the summer of 2022.

Pearson was quick to downplay too much pressure being put on the young player's development as Kadji had suffered from injuries that meant he had to sit out sections of their summer tour of Austria. On 24 August, 2022 Kadji opened the scoring 7 minutes into his Bristol City senior debut, against Wycombe Wanderers at Adams Park in an EFL Cup second round match, which finished in a 3–1 victory for his side.

Further loans

On 31 January 2023, Kadji joined Swindon Town on a six-month loan deal. He made his first league start for Swindon on 4 February 2023 against Newport County, a 2–1 defeat that also marked the first league match in charge of Swindon for new manager Jody Morris.

On 4 August 2023, Kadji joined Forest Green Rovers on a season-long loan.

On 4 March 2024, Kadji joined Aldershot Town on loan until the end of the season.

He was released by Bristol City at the end of the 2023-24 season.

Non-League

In July 2024, Kadji joined National League South side Weston-super-Mare.

On 11 July 2025, Kadji signed for National League club Wealdstone on a two-year deal.

Style of play

Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson said after his debut that Kadji had "really good attributes for the modern game. He's a good mover, he's got decent vision and ability."

Personal life

Born in England, Kadji is of Cameroonian descent.

Career statistics

As of 2 April 2026

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bristol City2021–22Championship00000000
2022–23Championship20002141
2023–24Championship00000000
Total20002141
Bath City (loan)2021–22National League South60000060
Swindon Town (loan)2022–23League Two130130
Forest Green Rovers (loan)2023–24League Two6000101181
Aldershot Town (loan)2023–24National League60000060
Weston-super-Mare2024–25National League South4335020503
Wealdstone2025–26National League3123070412
Career total107580311011287

External links

  • at Soccerway