Overview
Congo 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 Red Devils, has played 408 recorded internationals since 1960, winning 134 of them (32.8%).
Congo have won the Africa Cup of Nations once (1972).
On current form our Elo rating places Congo 48th in Africa and 192nd in the world.
With about 6.5 million people and its capital in Brazzaville, Congo has produced 229 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Congolese footballers
Christopher SambaCongo · b. 1984
Delvin N'DingaCongo · b. 1988
Thievy BifoumaCongo · b. 1992
Prince OniangueCongo · Stade Malherbe Caen
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Marvin BaudryCongo · Stade Lavallois
Silvère GanvoulaCongo · b. 1996
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Francis N'GangaCongo · Ermis Aradippou FC
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Férébory DoréCongo · b. 1989
Lucien AubeyCongo · b. 1984
Francis LitsingiCongo · b. 1986
Chris MalongaCongo · b. 1987
Arnold Bouka MoutouCongo · b. 1988
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Jean-Michel M'Bono
- Thievy Bifouma
- Armel Disney
- François M'Pelé
- Macchambes Younga-Mouhani
- Jean Foutika
- Paul Moukila
- Jonas Bahamboula
Where Congolese players play
16 active Congolese players are currently at clubs outside Congo. The most common destinations:
Clubs and leagues in Congo
Main competitions: Congo Premier League.
- Diables Noirsfounded 1950
- AC Léopardsfounded 1954
- CARA Brazzavillefounded 1935
- Étoile du Congofounded 1926
- ACNFF
- Interclub de Brazzavillefounded 1967
- Saint Michel d'Ouenzé
- Patronage Sainte-Anne
- AS Chéminotsfounded 1942
- AS Otôho
Where Congolese footballers are born
32 Congo internationals were born abroad, most often in France (25), DR Congo (3), Algeria (1). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
- Stade Alphonse Massemba-DébatBrazzaville
- Stade Paul Sayal MoukilaDolisie
- Stade Omnisport Marien Ngouabi d'OwandoOwando
- Stade Municipal de KintéléBrazzaville
- stade de DjambalaDjambala
- stade de OuessoOuésso
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Congo. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Congo national team?
Congo are nicknamed the Red Devils.
How many times have Congo won AFCON?
Congo have won the Africa Cup of Nations 1 time (1972).
Have Congo played at the World Cup?
No, Congo have not qualified for a World Cup finals tournament yet.
Who is the top scorer for Congo?
In our match database, Jean-Michel M'Bono leads with 6 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Congolese footballer?
By international recognition, Christopher Samba is the best-known Congolese footballer in our database, followed by Delvin N'Dinga and Thievy Bifouma.
What is the biggest stadium in Congo?
Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat is the largest football stadium in Congo in our records, with a capacity of 33,037.