Arthur Masuaku: profile
Arthur Masuaku (born 7 November 1993 in Lille, France) is a former DR Congo footballer who played as a full-back.
Masuaku made the step into senior football with Valenciennes F.C. in 2013. He played for 3 clubs in 3 countries since 2013. His most appearances came at Valenciennes F.C. (2013–2014), where he made 27 appearances and scored 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 27 appearances and 1 goal.
At international level, Masuaku represented DR Congo. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Guinea on 2 February 2024 (Africa Cup of Nations). Before committing to DR Congo, he had represented France U18 and France U19.
Lille has produced 25 footballers in our database, including Gaël Kakuta, Nabil Bentaleb and Anthony Oyono.
Nationality explained: Why does Arthur Masuaku play for DR Congo?
Key facts
- First international goal
- 2024 – aged 30 (match)
- Countries played in
- 3: France, Greece and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.04 (1 in 27)
- Height
- 179 cm — taller than 51% of DR Congo internationals on record
- Latest move
- Olympiacos F.C. (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Mohamed Aboutrika, Elisha Owusu and Serey Dié (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2014 |  Valenciennes F.C. |
Ligue 2 | 27 | 1 |
| 2014– |  Olympiacos F.C. |
Super League Greece | – | – |
| — |  West Ham United F.C. |
EFL Championship | – | – |
| Total | 27 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | France U19 |
Under-19 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | France U18 |
Under-18 | 3 | 0 |
| — |  DR Congo |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Feb 2024 | DR Congo 3–1 Guinea | 82 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Arthur Masuaku?
Arthur Masuaku was born on 7 November 1993, which makes him 32 years old.
Where was Arthur Masuaku born?
Arthur Masuaku was born in Lille, France.
Which national team does Arthur Masuaku play for?
Arthur Masuaku played international football for DR Congo.
Which clubs has Arthur Masuaku played for?
Arthur Masuaku's recorded clubs are Valenciennes F.C., Olympiacos F.C. and West Ham United F.C..
How tall is Arthur Masuaku?
Arthur Masuaku is 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Arthur Masuaku play?
Arthur Masuaku played as a full-back.
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