John Paul Dembe

John Paul Dembe attacks space with powerful runs and long strides, holding off centre-backs to threaten the back post. John Paul Dembe moved from the KCCA FC setup to BK Häcken on loan in 2023, then broke into the Swedish top flight with early minutes and a goal in the opening Uganda U20 AFCON game. He won the Cambiasso U20 International Tournament with KCCA FC U20 in 2022. He then shone as a top scorer in CECAFA AFCON Zonal Qualifiers in 2024, a turning point that sharpened his finishing in tight areas. He finished a 2025 UEFA Conference League playoff brace, lifting BK Häcken’s attack into high gear. John Paul Dembe transferred to SK Sigma Olomouc in January 2026 for €1.5 million, marking a new chapter in his forward career. As a central striker, Dembe presses high and attacks the space beyond the line, linking up with one-touch layoffs and finishing moves in the box. The striker profile is built on physicality, finishing in and around the box, and a habit of getting shots off quickly.