Overview
Central African Republic is a member of the Confederation of African Football and plays in the Central African (UNIFFAC) zone. The men's national team, known as the Wild Beasts, has played 140 recorded internationals since 1960, winning 29 of them (20.7%).
Central African Republic are still waiting for their first appearance at an Africa Cup of Nations finals tournament.
On current form our Elo rating places Central African Republic 47th in Africa and 191st in the world.
With about 5.5 million people and its capital in Bangui, Central African Republic has produced 89 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Central African footballers
Geoffrey KondogbiaCentral African Republic · Valencia CF
Foxi KéthévoamaCentral African Republic · b. 1986
David MangaCentral African Republic · b. 1989
Amos YougaCentral African Republic · b. 1992
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Louis MafoutaCentral African Republic · Neuchâtel Xamax FCS
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Evans KondogbiaCentral African Republic · b. 1989
Eloge Enza YamissiCentral African Republic · b. 1983
Josué BalamandjiCentral African Republic · b. 1989
Wilfried ZahiboCentral African Republic · New England Revolution
Geoffrey LembetCentral African Republic · Stade Rennais F.C.
Vianney MabidéCentral African Republic · KACM
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Manassé Enza-YamissiCentral African Republic · b. 1989
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Louis Mafouta
- Foxi Kéthévoama
- Nicaise Zimbori-Auzingoni
- Karl Namnganda
- Isaac Ngoma
- Vénuste Baboula
- Luciano Djim
- Salif Kéïta
Where Central African players play
9 active Central African players are currently at clubs outside Central African Republic. The most common destinations:
Central African players abroad → · Latest Central African transfers →
Clubs and leagues in Central African Republic
Main competitions: Central African Republic League.
- Diplomates Football Club du 8ème Arrondissementfounded 1987
- Olympic Real de Banguifounded 1945
- Sporting Club de Bangui
- AS Tempête Mocaffounded 1940
- Anges de Fatimafounded 1940
- Red Star Bangui FC
Where Central African footballers are born
11 Central African Republic internationals were born abroad, most often in France (10), Romania (1). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Central African Republic. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Central African Republic national team?
Central African Republic are nicknamed the Wild Beasts.
How many times have Central African Republic won AFCON?
Central African Republic have won the Africa Cup of Nations 0 times.
Have Central African Republic played at the World Cup?
No, Central African Republic have not qualified for a World Cup finals tournament yet.
Who is the top scorer for Central African Republic?
In our match database, Louis Mafouta leads with 3 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Central African footballer?
By international recognition, Geoffrey Kondogbia is the best-known Central African footballer in our database, followed by Foxi Kéthévoama and David Manga.
What is the biggest stadium in Central African Republic?
Barthélemy Boganda Stadium is the largest football stadium in Central African Republic in our records, with a capacity of 35,000.