Basaula Lemba
Congolese footballer
DR Congo
Midfielder
Basaula Lemba: profile
Basaula Lemba (born 3 March 1965 in Kinshasa, DR Congo) is a former DR Congo footballer who played as a midfielder.
Lemba's senior club career began in 1985 at Association Sportive Vita Club. He played for 7 clubs in 2 countries between 1985 and 1997. His most appearances came at Vitória S.C. (1990–1994), where he made 94 appearances and scored 7 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 230 appearances and 15 goals.
At international level, Lemba represented DR Congo (1988–1994). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Mali on 28 March 1994 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Kinshasa has produced 319 footballers in our database, including Claude Makelélé, Steve Mandanda and Dieumerci Mbokani.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1988 (aged about 23)
- First international goal
- 1994 – aged 29 (match)
- Club career
- 1985–1997 (13 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: DR Congo and Portugal
- Club goals per game
- 0.07 (15 in 230)
- Height
- 177 cm — taller than 35% of DR Congo internationals on record
- Latest move
- Moreirense F.C. (1996)
- Shares a birthday with
- Sphephelo Sithole, Emmanuel Pappoe and Abdoulaye Touré (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985–1986 | Association Sportive Vita Club |
Linafoot | – | – |
| 1986–1987 |  Vitória S.C. |
Primeira Liga | 7 | 0 |
| 1986–1988 | O Elvas C.A.D. |
Campeonato de Portugal | 29 | 4 |
| 1988–1990 | C.F. Estrela da Amadora |
Primeira Liga | 61 | 4 |
| 1990–1994 | Vitória S.C. |
Primeira Liga | 94 | 7 |
| 1995 | C.F. Os Belenenses |
Liga Portugal 2 | 17 | 0 |
| 1995–1996 | F.C. Tirsense |
Segunda Divisão | 5 | 0 |
| 1996–1997 | Moreirense F.C. |
Primeira Liga | 17 | 0 |
| Total | 230 | 15 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1994 | DR Congo |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 Mar 1994 | Mali 0–1 DR Congo | 48 | 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 Basaula Lemba?
Basaula Lemba was born on 3 March 1965, which makes him 61 years old.
Where was Basaula Lemba born?
Basaula Lemba was born in Kinshasa, DR Congo.
Which national team does Basaula Lemba play for?
Basaula Lemba played international football for DR Congo.
Which clubs has Basaula Lemba played for?
Basaula Lemba's recorded clubs are Association Sportive Vita Club, Vitória S.C., O Elvas C.A.D., C.F. Estrela da Amadora, C.F. Os Belenenses, F.C. Tirsense and Moreirense F.C..
How tall is Basaula Lemba?
Basaula Lemba is 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Basaula Lemba play?
Basaula Lemba played as a midfielder.