Arnold Mvuemba: profile
Arnold Mvuemba (born 28 January 1985 in Alençon, France) is a former DR Congo footballer who played as a midfielder.
Mvuemba started out at Stade Rennais F.C. in 2004. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries since 2004. His most appearances came at F.C. Lorient (2009–2012), where he made 109 appearances and scored 9 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 132 appearances and 10 goals.
At international level, Mvuemba represented DR Congo (2005), earning 1 cap and scoring 0 goals. Before committing to DR Congo, he had represented France U17, France U18 and France U21.
Nationality explained: Why does Arnold Mvuemba play for DR Congo?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2005 (aged about 20)
- Countries played in
- 2: France and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.08 (10 in 132)
- Height
- 172 cm — taller than 12% of DR Congo internationals on record
- Latest move
- Olympique Lyonnais (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ismael Saibari, Papa Bouba Diop and Richmond Boakye (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2007 |  Stade Rennais F.C. |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 2007 |  Portsmouth F.C. |
EFL Championship | 7 | 1 |
| 2007–2009 | Portsmouth F.C. |
EFL Championship | 14 | 0 |
| 2009–2012 | F.C. Lorient |
Ligue 1 | 109 | 9 |
| 2012– | Olympique Lyonnais |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 2014 | Olympique Lyonnais |
Ligue 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 132 | 10 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2003 | France U17 |
Under-17 | – | – |
| 2003–2004 | France U18 |
Under-18 | – | – |
| 2005 |  DR Congo |
Senior | 1 | 0 |
| 2005–2006 | France U21 |
Under-21 | 4 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Arnold Mvuemba?
Arnold Mvuemba was born on 28 January 1985, which makes him 41 years old.
Where was Arnold Mvuemba born?
Arnold Mvuemba was born in Alençon, France.
Which national team does Arnold Mvuemba play for?
Arnold Mvuemba played international football for DR Congo. He has 1 cap and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Arnold Mvuemba played for?
Arnold Mvuemba's recorded clubs are Stade Rennais F.C., Portsmouth F.C., F.C. Lorient and Olympique Lyonnais.
How tall is Arnold Mvuemba?
Arnold Mvuemba is 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
What position does Arnold Mvuemba play?
Arnold Mvuemba played as a midfielder.
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