Iyambo Etshele
RD Congolese and French association football player
Iyambo Etshele: profile
Iyambo Etshele (born 28 September 1968 in Kinshasa, DR Congo) is a retired DR Congo footballer who played as a midfielder.
Etshele's senior club career began in 1988 at Gazélec Ajaccio. He played for 4 clubs between 1988 and 1996. His most appearances came at Gazélec Ajaccio (1988–1993), where he made 127 appearances and scored 6 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 172 appearances and 6 goals.
At international level, Etshele represented DR Congo (1992).
Kinshasa has produced 319 footballers in our database, including Claude Makelélé, Steve Mandanda and Dieumerci Mbokani.
Nationality explained: Why does Iyambo Etshele play for DR Congo?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1992 (aged about 24)
- Club career
- 1988–1996 (9 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.03 (6 in 172)
- Height
- 168 cm — taller than 4% of DR Congo internationals on record
- Latest move
- Le Havre AC (1995)
- Shares a birthday with
- Stephen Adams, Lounès Gaouaoui and Saïd Chiba (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1993 |  Gazélec Ajaccio |
Ligue 2 | 127 | 6 |
| 1993–1994 | Valenciennes F.C. |
Ligue 2 | 26 | 0 |
| 1994–1995 | Lille OSC |
Ligue 1 | 11 | 0 |
| 1995–1996 | Le Havre AC |
Ligue 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Total | 172 | 6 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 |  DR Congo |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Iyambo Etshele?
Iyambo Etshele was born on 28 September 1968, which makes him 58 years old.
Where was Iyambo Etshele born?
Iyambo Etshele was born in Kinshasa, DR Congo.
Which national team does Iyambo Etshele play for?
Iyambo Etshele played international football for DR Congo.
Which clubs has Iyambo Etshele played for?
Iyambo Etshele's recorded clubs are Gazélec Ajaccio, Valenciennes F.C., Lille OSC and Le Havre AC.
How tall is Iyambo Etshele?
Iyambo Etshele is 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) tall.
What position does Iyambo Etshele play?
Iyambo Etshele played as a midfielder.
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