Eugène Kabongo
Congolese footballer
DR Congo
Forward
Eugène Kabongo: profile
Eugène Kabongo (born 3 November 1960 in Kinshasa, DR Congo) is a former DR Congo footballer who played as a forward.
Kabongo started out at R.F.C. Seraing in 1983. He played for 5 clubs in 2 countries between 1983 and 1992. His most appearances came at Olympique Lyonnais (1987–1990), where he made 83 appearances and scored 48 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 175 appearances and 113 goals.
At international level, Kabongo represented DR Congo (1983–1991), earning 25 caps and scoring 6 goals. Our match database lists 6 of his international goals; the first came against Ivory Coast on 16 March 1988 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Kinshasa has produced 319 footballers in our database, including Claude Makelélé, Steve Mandanda and Dieumerci Mbokani.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1983 (aged about 23)
- First international goal
- 1988 – aged 27 (match)
- Club career
- 1983–1992 (10 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Belgium and France
- Club goals per game
- 0.65 (113 in 175)
- Latest move
- SC Bastia (1990)
- Shares a birthday with
- Augustine Boakye, Benedict Akwuegbu and Wagner Pina (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983–1985 |  R.F.C. Seraing |
Belgian Pro League | 27 | 20 |
| 1985–1986 |  Racing Club de France |
Championnat National 3 | 30 | 29 |
| 1986–1987 | R.S.C. Anderlecht |
Belgian Pro League | 9 | 1 |
| 1987–1990 | Olympique Lyonnais |
Ligue 1 | 83 | 48 |
| 1990–1992 | SC Bastia |
Ligue 2 | 26 | 15 |
| Total | 175 | 113 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983–1991 | DR Congo |
Senior | 25 | 6 |
International goals (6)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 Mar 1988 | Ivory Coast 1–1 DR Congo | 37 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 22 Jan 1989 | Zambia 4–2 DR Congo | 29 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 22 Jan 1989 | Zambia 4–2 DR Congo | 78 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 13 Aug 1989 | DR Congo 1–0 Zambia | 16 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 11 Oct 1992 | DR Congo 4–2 Liberia | 39 | World Cup Qualification |
| 6 | 11 Oct 1992 | DR Congo 4–2 Liberia | 50 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Eugène Kabongo?
Eugène Kabongo was born on 3 November 1960, which makes him 65 years old.
Where was Eugène Kabongo born?
Eugène Kabongo was born in Kinshasa, DR Congo.
Which national team does Eugène Kabongo play for?
Eugène Kabongo played international football for DR Congo. He has 25 caps and 6 goals on record.
Which clubs has Eugène Kabongo played for?
Eugène Kabongo's recorded clubs are R.F.C. Seraing, Racing Club de France, R.S.C. Anderlecht, Olympique Lyonnais and SC Bastia.
What position does Eugène Kabongo play?
Eugène Kabongo played as a forward.
