Destin Makita
Republic of the Congo footballer
Congo
Defender
Destin Makita: profile
Destin Makita (born 23 October 1984 in Brazzaville, Congo) is a former Congolese footballer who played as a defender.
Makita's senior club career began in 2001 at Vita Club Mokanda. He played for 6 clubs in 3 countries between 2001 and 2016. The busiest spell of his career was at Delta Téléstar Gabon Télécom FC (2004–2007): 82 appearances and 9 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 102 appearances and 10 goals.
At international level, Makita represented Congo (2001–2013), earning 55 caps and scoring 1 goal.
Brazzaville has produced 66 footballers in our database, including Silvère Ganvoula, Férébory Doré and Lucien Aubey.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2001 (aged about 17)
- Club career
- 2001–2016 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Congo, Gabon and South Africa
- Club goals per game
- 0.10 (10 in 102)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 35% of Congolese internationals on record
- Latest move
- Étoile du Congo (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Rashidi Yekini, Relebohile Mofokeng and Jacques Maghoma (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2003 | Vita Club Mokanda |
Congo Premier League | – | – |
| 2004–2007 |  Delta Téléstar Gabon Télécom FC |
82 | 9 | |
| 2007–2008 |  Orlando Pirates F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 20 | 1 |
| 2009–2012 | AC Léopards |
Congo Premier League | – | – |
| 2012–2014 | Missile FC |
Gabon Championnat National D1 | – | – |
| 2014–2016 | Étoile du Congo |
Congo Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 102 | 10 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2013 | Congo |
Senior | 55 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Destin Makita?
Destin Makita was born on 23 October 1984, which makes him 41 years old.
Where was Destin Makita born?
Destin Makita was born in Brazzaville, Congo.
Which national team does Destin Makita play for?
Destin Makita played international football for Congo. He has 55 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Destin Makita played for?
Destin Makita's recorded clubs are Vita Club Mokanda, Delta Téléstar Gabon Télécom FC, Orlando Pirates F.C., AC Léopards, Missile FC and Étoile du Congo.
How tall is Destin Makita?
Destin Makita is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Destin Makita play?
Destin Makita played as a defender.
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