Christian Kinkela: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Christian Kinkela: profile

Christian Kinkela (born 25 May 1982 in Kinshasa, DR Congo) is a retired DR Congo footballer who played as a midfielder.

Kinkela's senior club career began in 1998 at Red Star F.C.. He played for 13 clubs in 3 countries between 1998 and 2016. His most appearances came at A.C. Ajaccio (2009–2012), where he made 99 appearances and scored 18 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 329 appearances and 54 goals.

At international level, Kinkela represented DR Congo (2004–present).

Kinshasa has produced 319 footballers in our database, including Claude Makelélé, Steve Mandanda and Dieumerci Mbokani.

Nationality explained: Why does Christian Kinkela play for DR Congo?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2004 (aged about 22)
Club career: 1998–2016 (19 seasons)
Countries played in: 3: France, Belgium and Portugal
Club goals per game: 0.16 (54 in 329)
Height: 175 cm — taller than 23% of DR Congo internationals on record
Latest move: R. White Star Bruxelles (2016)
Shares a birthday with: Demba Ba, Al-Saadi Gaddafi and Peguy Luyindula (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1998–2001	Red Star F.C.	Ligue 2	–	–
2001–2002	Stade Lavallois	Ligue 2	–	–
2002–2003	Tours FC.	Ligue 3	25	2
2003–2004	Royale Union Saint-Gilloise	Belgian Pro League	9	0
2004–2005	Racing Club de France	Championnat National 3	29	2
2005–2007	Amiens SC	Ligue 3	43	3
2007	Paris FC	Ligue 1	17	7
2007–2008	Paris FC	Ligue 1	17	7
2008–2009	US Boulogne	Ligue 2	27	4
2009–2012	A.C. Ajaccio	Ligue 2	99	18
2012–2013	CS Sedan Ardennes	Ligue 3	8	0
2013	Moreirense F.C.	Primeira Liga	8	0
2013–2014	LB Châteauroux	Championnat National 1	25	3
2014–2015	Paris FC	Ligue 1	–	–
2014–2016	Paris FC	Ligue 1	22	8
2016	R. White Star Bruxelles	Belgian First Division B	0	0
	Total		329	54

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2004–	DR Congo	Senior	–	–
2005–	DR Congo	Senior	–	–

Frequently asked questions

How old is Christian Kinkela?

Christian Kinkela was born on 25 May 1982, which makes him 44 years old.

Where was Christian Kinkela born?

Christian Kinkela was born in Kinshasa, DR Congo.

Which national team does Christian Kinkela play for?

Christian Kinkela played international football for DR Congo.

Which clubs has Christian Kinkela played for?

Christian Kinkela's recorded clubs are Red Star F.C., Stade Lavallois, Tours FC., Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, Racing Club de France, Amiens SC, Paris FC, US Boulogne, A.C. Ajaccio, CS Sedan Ardennes, Moreirense F.C. and LB Châteauroux among others.

How tall is Christian Kinkela?

Christian Kinkela is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.

What position does Christian Kinkela play?

Christian Kinkela played as a midfielder.