Guélor Kanga: profile
Guélor Kanga (born 8 October 1985 in Oyem, Gabon) is a Gabonese footballer who plays as a midfielder for AC Sparta Prague.
Kanga's senior club career began in 2007 at AS Mangasport. He has played for 6 clubs in 4 countries since 2007.
At international level, Kanga has represented Gabon (2012–present). Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Kenya on 16 November 2023 (World Cup Qualification).
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2012 (aged about 27)
- First international goal
- 2023 – aged 38 (match)
- Club career
- 2007–present (20 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Gabon, Russia, Serbia and Czech Republic
- Height
- 167 cm — taller than 2% of Gabonese internationals on record
- Latest move
- AC Sparta Prague (2018)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ola Aina, Armand Traoré and Razak Omotoyossi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2010 |  AS Mangasport |
Gabon Championnat National D1 | – | – |
| 2010–2012 | Missile FC |
Gabon Championnat National D1 | – | – |
| 2012–2013 | CF Mounana |
Gabon Championnat National D1 | – | – |
| 2013–2016 |  FC Rostov |
Russian Premier League | – | – |
| 2016–2018 |  FK Crvena zvezda |
Serbian SuperLiga | – | – |
| 2018– |  AC Sparta Prague |
Czech First League | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012– | Gabon |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 Nov 2023 | Gabon 2–1 Kenya | 88 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 31 Dec 2025 | Gabon 2–3 Ivory Coast | 11 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*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 Guélor Kanga?
Guélor Kanga was born on 8 October 1985, which makes him 41 years old.
Where was Guélor Kanga born?
Guélor Kanga was born in Oyem, Gabon.
Which national team does Guélor Kanga play for?
Guélor Kanga plays international football for Gabon.
Which clubs has Guélor Kanga played for?
Guélor Kanga's recorded clubs are AS Mangasport, Missile FC, CF Mounana, FC Rostov, FK Crvena zvezda and AC Sparta Prague.
What team does Guélor Kanga play for now?
According to the latest data, Guélor Kanga plays for AC Sparta Prague.
How tall is Guélor Kanga?
Guélor Kanga is 167 cm (5 ft 6 in) tall.
What position does Guélor Kanga play?
Guélor Kanga plays as a midfielder.
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Yves Bitséki MotoGabon · b. 1983
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Fabrice do MarcolinoGabon · b. 1983
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