Elias Ntaganda: profile
Elias Ntaganda (born 1 January 1982 in Kinshasa, DR Congo) is a former Rwandan footballer who played as a defender.
Ntaganda's senior club career began in 1997 at Armée Patriotique Rwandaise F.C.. The busiest spell of his career was at Armée Patriotique Rwandaise F.C. (1997–2010): 142 appearances and 8 goals.
At international level, Ntaganda represented Rwanda (2000–2009), earning 36 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Kinshasa has produced 319 footballers in our database, including Claude Makelélé, Steve Mandanda and Dieumerci Mbokani.
Eligibility explained: Why does Elias Ntaganda play for Rwanda?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2000 (aged about 18)
- Club career
- 1997–2010 (14 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.06 (8 in 142)
- Height
- 170 cm — taller than 6% of Rwandan internationals on record
- Latest move
- Armée Patriotique Rwandaise F.C. (1997)
- Shares a birthday with
- Simon Adingra, Essaïd Belkalem and Abdoulaye Doucouré (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2010 |  Armée Patriotique Rwandaise F.C. |
Rwanda Premier League | 142 | 8 |
| Total | 142 | 8 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2009 | Rwanda |
Senior | 36 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Elias Ntaganda?
Elias Ntaganda was born on 1 January 1982, which makes him 44 years old.
Where was Elias Ntaganda born?
Elias Ntaganda was born in Kinshasa, DR Congo.
Which national team does Elias Ntaganda play for?
Elias Ntaganda played international football for Rwanda. He has 36 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Elias Ntaganda played for?
Elias Ntaganda's recorded clubs are Armée Patriotique Rwandaise F.C..
How tall is Elias Ntaganda?
Elias Ntaganda is 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What position does Elias Ntaganda play?
Elias Ntaganda played as a defender.
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