Overview
DR 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 Leopards, has played 532 recorded internationals since 1948, winning 209 of them (39.3%).
DR Congo have won the Africa Cup of Nations 2 times (1968 and 1974).
They have played at the FIFA World Cup 2 times (1974 and 2026).
On current form our Elo rating places DR Congo 7th in Africa and 43rd in the world.
With about 112.8 million people and its capital in Kinshasa, DR Congo has produced 719 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous DR Congo footballers
Gaël KakutaDR Congo · b. 1991
Aaron Wan-BissakaDR Congo · Aston Villa F.C.
Cédric BakambuDR Congo · San Diego FC
Chancel MbembaDR Congo · b. 1994
Yannick BolasieDR Congo · Cruzeiro E.C.
Arthur MasuakuDR Congo · b. 1993
Shabani NondaDR Congo · b. 1977
Benik AfobeDR Congo · b. 1993
Dieumerci MbokaniDR Congo · b. 1985
Theo BongondaDR Congo · Spartak Moscow
Lomana LuaLuaDR Congo · b. 1980
Samuel MoutoussamyDR Congo · FC Nantes
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Dieumerci Mbokani
- Shabani Nonda
- Yoane Wissa
- Ndaye Mulamba
- Cédric Bakambu
- Trésor Mputu
- Mayanga Maku
- Jean Kalala N'Tumba
Where DR Congo players play
69 active DR Congo players are currently at clubs outside DR Congo. The most common destinations:
Clubs and leagues in DR Congo
Main competitions: Linafoot.
- TP Mazembefounded 1932
- Association Sportive Vita Clubfounded 1935
- Daring Club Motema Pembefounded 1936
- FC Saint Eloi Lupopofounded 1939
- AS Dragonsfounded 1938
- CS Don Boscofounded 1948
- AC Sodigraffounded 1989
- SM Sanga Balendefounded 1962
- AS Saint-Luc
- SC Cilufounded 1939
Where DR Congo footballers are born
98 DR Congo internationals were born abroad, most often in France (26), Zaire (24), Belgium (14). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
- martyrs' stadiumKinshasa
- Stade Tata RaphaëlKinshasa
- Stade Frederic Kibassa MalibaLubumbashi
- Stade LumumbaKisangani
- Stade 24 NovembreKinshasa
- Stade TP MazembeLubumbashi
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of DR Congo. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the DR Congo national team?
DR Congo are nicknamed the Leopards.
How many times have DR Congo won AFCON?
DR Congo have won the Africa Cup of Nations 2 times (1968 and 1974).
Have DR Congo played at the World Cup?
Yes, DR Congo have played at 2 World Cups (1974 and 2026).
Who is the top scorer for DR Congo?
In our match database, Dieumerci Mbokani leads with 15 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous DR Congo footballer?
By international recognition, Gaël Kakuta is the best-known DR Congo footballer in our database, followed by Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Cédric Bakambu.
What is the biggest stadium in DR Congo?
martyrs' stadium is the largest football stadium in DR Congo in our records, with a capacity of 80,000.