Christian Kanyengele
Congolese footballer
DR Congo
Forward
Christian Kanyengele: profile
Christian Kanyengele (born 15 November 1976 in Kisangani, DR Congo) is a former DR Congo footballer who played as a forward.
Kanyengele made the step into senior football with Terracina Calcio 1925 in 1996. He played for 6 clubs between 1996 and 2007. The busiest spell of his career was at Terracina Calcio 1925 (1996–1999): 90 appearances and 33 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 207 appearances and 55 goals.
At international level, Kanyengele represented DR Congo (1999–2000).
Kisangani has produced 6 footballers in our database, including Chancel Mbemba, Kilitcho Kasusula and Nsumbu Mazuwa.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1999 (aged about 23)
- Club career
- 1996–2007 (12 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.27 (55 in 207)
- Height
- 176 cm — taller than 32% of DR Congo internationals on record
- Latest move
- F.C. Torre Neapolis 1944 (2006)
- Shares a birthday with
- Patrick Mboma, Kalu Uche and Selim Amallah (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–1999 |  Terracina Calcio 1925 |
Serie D | 90 | 33 |
| 1999–2001 | Savoia 1908 FC |
Serie D | 46 | 14 |
| 2001–2005 | Catania FC |
Serie C | 32 | 2 |
| 2002–2003 | S.S. Sambenedettese Calcio |
Serie D | 16 | 2 |
| 2004 | S.S. Sambenedettese Calcio |
Serie D | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | A.S.D. SanGiovanniValdarno |
Serie C2 | 12 | 2 |
| 2006–2007 | F.C. Torre Neapolis 1944 |
Serie D | 7 | 2 |
| Total | 207 | 55 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2000 | DR Congo |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Christian Kanyengele?
Christian Kanyengele was born on 15 November 1976, which makes him 49 years old.
Where was Christian Kanyengele born?
Christian Kanyengele was born in Kisangani, DR Congo.
Which national team does Christian Kanyengele play for?
Christian Kanyengele played international football for DR Congo.
Which clubs has Christian Kanyengele played for?
Christian Kanyengele's recorded clubs are Terracina Calcio 1925, Savoia 1908 FC, Catania FC, S.S. Sambenedettese Calcio, A.S.D. SanGiovanniValdarno and F.C. Torre Neapolis 1944.
How tall is Christian Kanyengele?
Christian Kanyengele is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Christian Kanyengele play?
Christian Kanyengele played as a forward.
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