WAN-BISSAKA

In December 2021, Wan-Bissaka was given a six-month driving ban and a £31,500 fine by Leeds Magistrates Court for driving while disqualified and uninsured, and for not giving driver details about two speeding offences. His lawyers said that he was unaware of his offending, as he had not registered his new address with the DVLA.

Personal life Family heritage Aaron Wan-Bissaka was born on 26 November 1997 in Croydon , south London , to parents both originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). [6] His family immigrated from the DRC, with his parents having previously lived in the Netherlands and Germany before settling in London , where they established a home steeped in Congolese traditions, including traditional attire and music that reinforced their cultural roots. [6] [62] This background has shaped Wan-Bissaka's dual cultural identity , blending his English upbringing with a strong connection to his Congolese heritage. [43] The family's Congolese descent directly influenced Wan-Bissaka's international career decisions, as he was eligible to represent either England or the DRC due to his birthpla…