Eric Bokanga
Democratic Republic of the Congo footballer
DR Congo
Forward
Eric Bokanga: profile
Eric Bokanga (born 9 October 1989 in Kinshasa, DR Congo) is a former DR Congo footballer who played as a forward.
Bokanga's senior club career began in 2008 at S.L. Benfica. He played for 5 clubs in 4 countries since 2008. His most appearances came at Standard Liège (2010), where he made 13 appearances and scored 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 13 appearances and 1 goal.
At international level, Bokanga represented DR Congo (2009–2010), earning 3 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Kinshasa has produced 319 footballers in our database, including Claude Makelélé, Steve Mandanda and Dieumerci Mbokani.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2009 (aged about 20)
- Countries played in
- 4: Angola, DR Congo, Rwanda and Belgium
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 54% of DR Congo internationals on record
- Latest move
- TP Mazembe (2011)
- Shares a birthday with
- Patson Daka, Robin Quaison and Asisat Oshoala (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 |  S.L. Benfica |
Girabola | – | – |
| 2009 | Association Sportive Vita Club |
Linafoot | – | – |
| 2009–2010 |  Armée Patriotique Rwandaise F.C. |
Rwanda Premier League | – | – |
| 2010 |  Standard Liège |
Belgian Pro League | 13 | 1 |
| 2011– | TP Mazembe |
Linafoot | – | – |
| Total | 13 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2010 | DR Congo |
Senior | 3 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Eric Bokanga?
Eric Bokanga was born on 9 October 1989, which makes him 37 years old.
Where was Eric Bokanga born?
Eric Bokanga was born in Kinshasa, DR Congo.
Which national team does Eric Bokanga play for?
Eric Bokanga played international football for DR Congo. He has 3 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Eric Bokanga played for?
Eric Bokanga's recorded clubs are S.L. Benfica, Association Sportive Vita Club, Armée Patriotique Rwandaise F.C., Standard Liège and TP Mazembe.
How tall is Eric Bokanga?
Eric Bokanga is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Eric Bokanga play?
Eric Bokanga played as a forward.
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