Chancel Mbemba
Congolese association football player
DR Congo
Centre-back
Chancel Mbemba: profile
Chancel Mbemba (born 8 August 1994 in Kisangani, DR Congo) is a retired DR Congo footballer who played as a centre-back.
Mbemba's senior club career began in 2013 at R.S.C. Anderlecht. He played for 2 clubs in 2 countries since 2013. The busiest spell of his career was at R.S.C. Anderlecht (2013–2015): 63 appearances and 6 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 63 appearances and 6 goals.
At international level, Mbemba represented DR Congo (2013–present). Our match database lists 5 of his international goals; the first came against Tunisia on 5 September 2017 (World Cup Qualification).
Kisangani has produced 6 footballers in our database, including Kilitcho Kasusula, Nsumbu Mazuwa and Honore Kabongo.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2013 (aged about 19)
- First international goal
- 2017 – aged 23 (match)
- Countries played in
- 2: Belgium and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.10 (6 in 63)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 64% of DR Congo internationals on record
- Latest move
- Newcastle United F.C. (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Joël Matip, Pape Cheikh Diop and Uche Okafor (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2015 |  R.S.C. Anderlecht |
Belgian Pro League | 63 | 6 |
| 2015– |  Newcastle United F.C. |
Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 63 | 6 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013– | DR Congo |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (5)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 Sep 2017 | DR Congo 2–2 Tunisia | 10 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 7 Jul 2019 | Madagascar 2–2 DR Congo | 90 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 2 Feb 2024 | DR Congo 3–1 Guinea | 27 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 4 | 13 Nov 2025 | Cameroon 0–1 DR Congo | 90 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 24 Sep 2026 | DR Congo 2–0 Equatorial Guinea | 4 | AFCON Qualification |
*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 Chancel Mbemba?
Chancel Mbemba was born on 8 August 1994, which makes him 32 years old.
Where was Chancel Mbemba born?
Chancel Mbemba was born in Kisangani, DR Congo.
Which national team does Chancel Mbemba play for?
Chancel Mbemba played international football for DR Congo.
Which clubs has Chancel Mbemba played for?
Chancel Mbemba's recorded clubs are R.S.C. Anderlecht and Newcastle United F.C..
How tall is Chancel Mbemba?
Chancel Mbemba is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Chancel Mbemba play?
Chancel Mbemba played as a centre-back.
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