Hérita Ilunga: profile
Hérita Ilunga (born 25 February 1982 in Kinshasa, DR Congo) is a retired DR Congo footballer who played as a defender.
Ilunga's senior club career began in 1999 at Stade Rennais F.C.. He played for 8 clubs in 3 countries between 1999 and 2016. His most appearances came at AS Saint-Étienne (2003–2007), where he made 136 appearances and scored 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 261 appearances and 2 goals.
At international level, Ilunga represented DR Congo (2003–2011), earning 32 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Egypt on 1 June 2008 (World Cup Qualification).
Kinshasa has produced 319 footballers in our database, including Claude Makelélé, Steve Mandanda and Dieumerci Mbokani.
Nationality explained: Why does Hérita Ilunga play for DR Congo?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2003 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 2008 – aged 26 (match)
- Club career
- 1999–2016 (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: France, Spain and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.01 (2 in 261)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 54% of DR Congo internationals on record
- Latest move
- USJA Carquefou (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ismaïla Sarr, Younès Belhanda and Krepin Diatta (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2002 |  Stade Rennais F.C. |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 2002–2003 |  RCD Espanyol B |
Segunda División B | – | – |
| 2003–2007 | AS Saint-Étienne |
Ligue 2 | 136 | 2 |
| 2007–2009 | Toulouse FC |
Ligue 1 | 35 | 0 |
| 2008–2009 |  West Ham United F.C. |
EFL Championship | 35 | 0 |
| 2009–2012 | West Ham United F.C. |
EFL Championship | 31 | 0 |
| 2011–2012 | Doncaster Rovers F.C. |
EFL League One | 15 | 0 |
| 2012 | Doncaster Rovers F.C. |
EFL League One | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | Stade Rennais F.C. |
Ligue 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | USJA Carquefou |
Ligue 3 | – | – |
| 2014–2016 | US Créteil-Lusitanos |
Championnat National 1 | – | – |
| Total | 261 | 2 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2011 |  DR Congo |
Senior | 32 | 1 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Jun 2008 | Egypt 2–1 DR Congo | 44 | 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 Hérita Ilunga?
Hérita Ilunga was born on 25 February 1982, which makes him 44 years old.
Where was Hérita Ilunga born?
Hérita Ilunga was born in Kinshasa, DR Congo.
Which national team does Hérita Ilunga play for?
Hérita Ilunga played international football for DR Congo. He has 32 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Hérita Ilunga played for?
Hérita Ilunga's recorded clubs are Stade Rennais F.C., RCD Espanyol B, AS Saint-Étienne, Toulouse FC, West Ham United F.C., Doncaster Rovers F.C., USJA Carquefou and US Créteil-Lusitanos.
How tall is Hérita Ilunga?
Hérita Ilunga is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Hérita Ilunga play?
Hérita Ilunga played as a defender.
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