Ali Lukunku
Democratic Republic of the Congo and French footballer
Ali Lukunku: profile
Ali Lukunku (born 14 April 1976 in Kinshasa, DR Congo) is a former DR Congo footballer who played as a forward.
Lukunku's senior club career began in 1995 at ASOA Valence. He played for 10 clubs in 5 countries between 1995 and 2012. The busiest spell of his career was at Standard Liège (1998–2003): 25 appearances and 16 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 81 appearances and 28 goals.
At international level, Lukunku represented DR Congo (1998–2004).
Kinshasa has produced 319 footballers in our database, including Claude Makelélé, Steve Mandanda and Dieumerci Mbokani.
Eligibility explained: Why does Ali Lukunku play for DR Congo?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1998 (aged about 22)
- Club career
- 1995–2012 (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: France, Monaco, Belgium, Turkey and Germany
- Club goals per game
- 0.35 (28 in 81)
- Latest move
- Royal Football Club Hannutois (2011)
- Shares a birthday with
- Constant Djakpa, Moussa Marega and Maxime Loïc Feudjou (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1997 |  ASOA Valence |
Championnat National 3 | – | – |
| 1997–1998 |  AS Monaco FC |
Ligue 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998–2003 |  Standard Liège |
Belgian Pro League | 25 | 16 |
| 2003 |  Galatasaray S.K. |
Süper Lig | – | – |
| 2003–2004 | Galatasaray S.K. |
Süper Lig | – | – |
| 2004 | Lille OSC |
Ligue 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | Galatasaray S.K. |
Süper Lig | – | – |
| 2004–2006 | KAA Gent |
Belgian Pro League | 4 | 0 |
| 2006–2008 | Standard Liège |
Belgian Pro League | 24 | 6 |
| 2008 | R.A.E.C. Mons |
Belgian Pro League | 7 | 0 |
| 2008–2009 |  FC Erzgebirge Aue |
12 | 6 | |
| 2009–2010 | R.F.C. de Liège |
Belgian Promotion | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 | R.F.C. de Liège |
Belgian Promotion | – | – |
| 2011–2012 | Royal Football Club Hannutois |
Belgian Provincial leagues | – | – |
| Total | 81 | 28 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2004 |  DR Congo |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Ali Lukunku?
Ali Lukunku was born on 14 April 1976, which makes him 50 years old.
Where was Ali Lukunku born?
Ali Lukunku was born in Kinshasa, DR Congo.
Which national team does Ali Lukunku play for?
Ali Lukunku played international football for DR Congo.
Which clubs has Ali Lukunku played for?
Ali Lukunku's recorded clubs are ASOA Valence, AS Monaco FC, Standard Liège, Galatasaray S.K., Lille OSC, KAA Gent, R.A.E.C. Mons, FC Erzgebirge Aue, R.F.C. de Liège and Royal Football Club Hannutois.
What position does Ali Lukunku play?
Ali Lukunku played as a forward.
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