African Players at R.S.C. Anderlecht
Belgium · Belgian Pro League · founded 1908 · Lotto Park
102African players
13Nations (3+)
8Current
R.S.C. Anderlecht have fielded 102 African players from 22 countries according to Wikidata.
The best-represented nation is DR Congo with 20 players.
The earliest arrival on record is Abdelkhalek Louzani (1963).
8 African players currently on the books: Derrick Luckassen, Moussa N'Diaye, Majeed Ashimeru, Mustapha Bundu, Francis Amuzu and Mario Stroeykens.
Aruna Dindane scored the most goals for the club among them (50).
Nationalities on the map
All players
| Player | Nation | Years | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samir Nasri |  Algeria | 2019–2020 | 7 | 1 |
| Nacer Chadli |  Morocco | 2019–2020 | 17 | 8 |
| Islam Slimani | Algeria | 2023–2023 | 10 | 8 |
| Celestine Babayaro |  Nigeria | 1994–1997 | 75 | 8 |
| Cheick Tioté |  Ivory Coast | 2005–2008 | 4 | 0 |
| Cheikhou Kouyaté |  Senegal | 2008–2014 | 153 | 4 |
| Trézéguet |  Egypt | 2015–2018 | 8 | 0 |
| Mathias Jørgensen |  Gambia | 2024–2025 | 17 | 0 |
| Chancel Mbemba |  DR Congo | 2013–2015 | 63 | 6 |
| Yannick Bolasie | DR Congo | 2019–2019 | – | – |
| Stephen Keshi | Nigeria | 1987–1991 | 99 | 18 |
| Aruna Dindane | Ivory Coast | 2000–2005 | 131 | 50 |
| Osman Bukari |  Ghana | 2018–2018 | – | – |
| Ahmed Hassan | Egypt | 2006–2008 | 56 | 20 |
| Mbark Boussoufa | Morocco | 2006–2011 | 137 | 43 |
| Dieumerci Mbokani | DR Congo | 2006–2013 | 62 | 38 |
| Kara Mbodji | Senegal | 2015– | – | – |
| Derrick Luckassen now | Ghana | 2019–now | – | – |
| Denis Odoi | Ghana | 2011–2013 | 33 | 0 |
| Mbo Mpenza | DR Congo | 2004–2008 | 86 | 20 |
| Edo Kayembe | DR Congo | 2017–2020 | – | – |
| Fabrice Nsakala | DR Congo | 2013– | – | – |
| Frank Acheampong | Ghana | 2013–2013 | 0 | 0 |
| Imoh Ezekiel | Nigeria | 2015–2016 | 20 | 1 |
| Abdoulay Diaby |  Mali | 2021–2021 | – | – |
| Junior Kabananga | DR Congo | 2010–2013 | 5 | 1 |
| Sami Allagui |  Tunisia | 2005–2007 | 1 | 0 |
| Sofiane Hanni | Algeria | 2016–2018 | – | – |
| Stéphane Badji | Senegal | 2016– | – | – |
| Arnaud Sutchuin |  Cameroon | 2008–2009 | 0 | 0 |
| James Obiorah | Nigeria | 1995–1998 | 30 | 6 |
| Percy Tau |  South Africa | 2020–2021 | – | – |
| Moussa N'Diaye now | Senegal | 2022–now | – | – |
| Sébastien Siani | Cameroon | 2006–2011 | 3 | 0 |
| Aaron Leya Iseka | DR Congo | 2014– | – | – |
| Idrissa Doumbia | Ivory Coast | ?– | – | – |
| Mobi Oparaku | Nigeria | 1995–1995 | – | – |
| Dennis Appiah | Ghana | 2016–2019 | 81 | 0 |
| Majeed Ashimeru now | Ghana | 2021–now | – | – |
| Nii Lamptey | Ghana | 1990–1995 | 30 | 9 |
| Souleymane Youla |  Guinea | 2000–2001 | 15 | 1 |
| Ibrahima Conté | Guinea | 2014– | – | – |
| Mohammed Tchité |  Burundi | 2006–2007 | 33 | 21 |
| Mustapha Bundu now |  Sierra Leone | 2020–now | – | – |
| Bakary Saré |  Burkina Faso | 2007–2010 | 28 | 0 |
| Bubacarr Sanneh | Gambia | ?– | – | – |
| Chidi Nwanu | Nigeria | 1994–1997 | 16 | 0 |
| Francis Amuzu now | Ghana | 2018–now | – | – |
| Ishaq Abdulrazak now | Nigeria | 2022–now | 3 | 0 |
| Oladapo Olufemi | Nigeria | 2006–2007 | 1 | 0 |
| Yaw Preko | Ghana | 1992–1997 | 92 | 27 |
| Eugène Kabongo | DR Congo | 1986–1987 | 9 | 1 |
| Idrissa Sylla now | Guinea | 2015–now | – | – |
| Isaac Asare | Ghana | ?– | – | – |
| Mario Stroeykens now | DR Congo | 2020–now | 1 | 0 |
| David Henen |  Togo | 2013–2014 | 0 | 0 |
| Gohi Bi Zoro Cyriac | Ivory Coast | 2012–2015 | 50 | 8 |
| Hervé Kage | DR Congo | 2007–2009 | 0 | 0 |
| Dauda Mohammed now | Ghana | 2019–now | – | – |
| Hamad Ndikumana |  Rwanda | 2001–2002 | 0 | 0 |
| Mulopo Kudimbana | DR Congo | 2008–2015 | 0 | 0 |
| Mulota Kabangu | DR Congo | 2012–2012 | 12 | 3 |
| Azubuike Oliseh | Nigeria | 1995–1999 | 17 | 1 |
| Charly Musonda |  Zambia | 1987–1997 | 109 | 6 |
| Edrissa Sonko | Gambia | 1999–2000 | 6 | 1 |
| Ibtissam Bouharat | Morocco | 2005– | – | – |
| James Debbah |  Liberia | 1997–1997 | 7 | 2 |
| Julien Kialunda | DR Congo | 1965–1973 | – | – |
| Karim Bridji | Algeria | 2000–2001 | 0 | 0 |
| Lamine Traoré | Burkina Faso | 2001–2006 | 40 | 2 |
| Mbenza Bedi | DR Congo | 2012–2013 | 14 | 0 |
| Samuel Johnson | Ghana | 1996–1998 | 37 | 2 |
| Nathan Kabasele |  Congo | 2010–2015 | 15 | 1 |
| Paul Mukairu | Nigeria | ?– | – | – |
| Tarek El-Said | Egypt | 2001–2002 | 11 | 1 |
| Christophe Diandy | Senegal | 2009–2013 | 16 | 0 |
| Elos Elonga-Ekakia | DR Congo | 1999–2002 | 28 | 10 |
| Emmanuel Sowah Adjei | Ghana | ?– | – | – |
| Abdoul Karim Dante | Mali | 2018–2019 | – | – |
| Christian Kouakou | Ivory Coast | 2009–2010 | 0 | 0 |
| Joher Rassoul | Senegal | ?– | – | – |
| Nabil Jaadi | Morocco | 2013–2014 | 0 | 0 |
| Mustapha Kamal N'Daw | Gambia | 1999–2002 | 0 | 0 |
| Philip Osondu | Nigeria | 1989–1996 | 1 | 0 |
| Elyess Dao now | Morocco | 2025–now | 0 | 0 |
| Rachid Belabed | Morocco | 1997–1998 | 0 | 0 |
| Samba N'Diaye | Senegal | 1988–1990 | 0 | 0 |
| Awudu Issaka | Ghana | 1995–1996 | 0 | 0 |
| David Habarugira | Burundi | 2007–2009 | 1 | 0 |
| Gabriel Ngalula | DR Congo | 2001–2006 | 19 | 1 |
| Ousseni Zongo | Burkina Faso | 2002–2003 | 0 | 0 |
| Seydina Diarra | Senegal | 2012–2013 | – | – |
| Joseph Desire Mawaye | Cameroon | 2006–2006 | – | – |
| Muscal Mvuezolo | DR Congo | 1999–2000 | 0 | 0 |
| Ode Thompson | Nigeria | 2000–2001 | 6 | 0 |
| Abdelkhalek Louzani | Morocco | 1963–1967 | – | – |
| Abdoulaye Seck | Senegal | 2011– | 2 | 0 |
| Cédric Ciza | Burundi | 2008–2010 | 1 | 0 |
| Nikos Kounenakis | South Africa | 1999–2001 | 0 | 0 |
| Olivier Dhauholou | Ivory Coast | ?– | – | – |
| Olivier Mukendi | DR Congo | 2008–2013 | 1 | 0 |
| Adaon Kalalla | DR Congo | 2007–2009 | 0 | 0 |
Years and appearances from Wikidata career statements (league appearances where recorded).