Isak Ssewankambo is a 30-year-old Swedish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or defensive midfielder for the Canadian Premier League club Vancouver FC. Born on 27 February 1996 in Gothenburg, Sweden, he is a versatile right-footed defensive player with a wealth of experience across European leagues and youth international football.
Club career Early career Ssewankambo started playing football at age five and immediately joined Lärje-Angereds IF. He then moved to IFK Göteborg when he was nine and after two years later, returned to Lärje-Angereds IF. At fourteen, Ssewankambo left Sweden to move to Premier League side Chelsea, bringing his family with him. During his time at Chelsea, Ssewankambo played in the club's Reserves and Academy.
After being released by Chelsea, Ssewankambo joined Eredivisie side NAC Breda on a one-year contract with an option for another year. Upon joining the club, he explained leaving Chelsea, citing first team football. Ssewankambo made his NAC Breda debut (also his professional debut) in the opening game of the season, as the club drew 1–1 against Excelsior. Since joining NAC Breda, he quickly established himself in the starting eleven, playing in the right–back position. By the time Ssewankambo left the club, he made fifteen appearances in all competitions.
It was announced on 2 January 2015 that Ssewankambo joined Derby County of the Sky Bet Championship following a trial. Immediately after joining the club, he was assigned to Derby County's reserve team for the rest of the 2014–15 season. Ahead of the 2015–16 season, Ssewankambo was given a number thirty shirt for the club. He made his debut for Derby County in a League Cup tie against Portsmouth on 12 August 2015. Following this, Ssewankambo returned to playing for the club's reserve side. However, his time at the club was overshadowed by injuries.
