Gervais Batota
Republic of the Congo footballer
Congo
Forward
Gervais Batota: profile
Gervais Batota (born 10 March 1982 in Brazzaville, Congo) is a retired Congolese footballer who played as a forward.
Batota made the step into senior football with Diables Noirs in 1998. He played for 5 clubs in 5 countries between 1998 and 2011. The busiest spell of his career was at Sporting Club Lyon (2005–2007): 27 appearances and 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 27 appearances and 3 goals.
At international level, Batota represented Congo (2002–2009), earning 40 caps and scoring 15 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Liberia on 20 June 2004 (World Cup Qualification).
Brazzaville has produced 66 footballers in our database, including Silvère Ganvoula, Férébory Doré and Lucien Aubey.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2002 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 2004 – aged 22 (match)
- Club career
- 1998–2011 (14 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: Congo, Gabon, France, Romania and Morocco
- Club goals per game
- 0.11 (3 in 27)
- Height
- 175 cm — taller than 9% of Congolese internationals on record
- Latest move
- FUS de Rabat (2010)
- Shares a birthday with
- Samuel Eto'o, Alfred Duncan and Neeskens Kebano (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Diables Noirs |
Congo Premier League | – | – |
| 1999–2005 |  AS Mangasport |
Gabon Championnat National D1 | – | – |
| 2005–2007 |  Sporting Club Lyon |
Championnat National 1 | 27 | 3 |
| 2007–2009 |  FCM Târgoviște |
Liga III | – | – |
| 2010–2011 |  FUS de Rabat |
Botola Pro 1 | – | – |
| Total | 27 | 3 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2009 | Congo |
Senior | 40 | 15 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 Jun 2004 | Congo 3–0 Liberia | 66 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 14 Jun 2008 | Chad 2–1 Congo | 30 | 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 Gervais Batota?
Gervais Batota was born on 10 March 1982, which makes him 44 years old.
Where was Gervais Batota born?
Gervais Batota was born in Brazzaville, Congo.
Which national team does Gervais Batota play for?
Gervais Batota played international football for Congo. He has 40 caps and 15 goals on record.
Which clubs has Gervais Batota played for?
Gervais Batota's recorded clubs are Diables Noirs, AS Mangasport, Sporting Club Lyon, FCM Târgoviște and FUS de Rabat.
How tall is Gervais Batota?
Gervais Batota is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Gervais Batota play?
Gervais Batota played as a forward.
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