Gabriel Zakuani
Congolese footballer
DR Congo
Defender
Gabriel Zakuani: profile
Gabriel Zakuani (born 31 May 1986 in Kinshasa, DR Congo) is a retired DR Congo footballer who played as a defender.
Zakuani's senior club career began in 2003 at Leyton Orient F.C.. He played for 5 clubs in 2 countries since 2003. The busiest spell of his career was at Peterborough United F.C. (2009–2014): 148 appearances and 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 310 appearances and 9 goals.
At international level, Zakuani represented DR Congo (2005–present).
Kinshasa has produced 319 footballers in our database, including Claude Makelélé, Steve Mandanda and Dieumerci Mbokani.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2005 (aged about 19)
- Countries played in
- 2: United Kingdom and Greece
- Club goals per game
- 0.03 (9 in 310)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 76% of DR Congo internationals on record
- Latest move
- Kalloni S.C. (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Daniel Bekono, William Mokoena and Gaston Camara (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2006 |  Leyton Orient F.C. |
EFL League One | 87 | 3 |
| 2006–2009 | Fulham F.C. |
Premier League | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | Stoke City F.C. |
EFL Championship | 9 | 0 |
| 2007–2008 | Stoke City F.C. |
EFL Championship | 19 | 0 |
| 2008–2009 | Peterborough United F.C. |
EFL League One | 32 | 1 |
| 2009–2014 | Peterborough United F.C. |
EFL League One | 148 | 4 |
| 2014 |  Kalloni S.C. |
15 | 1 | |
| 2014– | Peterborough United F.C. |
EFL League One | – | – |
| Total | 310 | 9 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005– | DR Congo |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Gabriel Zakuani?
Gabriel Zakuani was born on 31 May 1986, which makes him 40 years old.
Where was Gabriel Zakuani born?
Gabriel Zakuani was born in Kinshasa, DR Congo.
Which national team does Gabriel Zakuani play for?
Gabriel Zakuani played international football for DR Congo.
Which clubs has Gabriel Zakuani played for?
Gabriel Zakuani's recorded clubs are Leyton Orient F.C., Fulham F.C., Stoke City F.C., Peterborough United F.C. and Kalloni S.C..
How tall is Gabriel Zakuani?
Gabriel Zakuani is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Gabriel Zakuani play?
Gabriel Zakuani played as a defender.
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