Jean-Claude Mukanya
Footballer (born 1968)
DR Congo
Defender
Jean-Claude Mukanya: profile
Jean-Claude Mukanya (born 1 May 1968 in Switzerland) is a former DR Congo footballer who played as a defender.
Mukanya started out at Lommel SK in 1989. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries between 1989 and 2001. The busiest spell of his career was at Lommel SK (1989–1996): 100 appearances and 10 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 156 appearances and 13 goals.
At international level, Mukanya represented DR Congo (1991–1999).
Switzerland has produced 3 footballers in our database, including Joël Kiassumbua and Steven Ukoh.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1991 (aged about 23)
- Club career
- 1989–2001 (13 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Belgium, Netherlands and Israel
- Club goals per game
- 0.08 (13 in 156)
- Height
- 187 cm — taller than 86% of DR Congo internationals on record
- Latest move
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva F.C. (1999)
- Shares a birthday with
- Marc-Vivien Foé, Jean-Christophe Bahebeck and Sammy Ameobi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–1996 |  Lommel SK |
Challenger Pro League | 100 | 10 |
| 1996–1997 | NAC Breda | Eerste Divisie | 9 | 0 |
| 1997–1999 | SC Eendracht Aalst |
Belgian First Division B | 47 | 3 |
| 1999–2001 |  Hapoel Be'er Sheva F.C. |
Israeli Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 156 | 13 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–1999 | DR Congo |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Jean-Claude Mukanya?
Jean-Claude Mukanya was born on 1 May 1968, which makes him 58 years old.
Where was Jean-Claude Mukanya born?
Jean-Claude Mukanya was born in Switzerland.
Which national team does Jean-Claude Mukanya play for?
Jean-Claude Mukanya played international football for DR Congo.
Which clubs has Jean-Claude Mukanya played for?
Jean-Claude Mukanya's recorded clubs are Lommel SK, NAC Breda, SC Eendracht Aalst and Hapoel Be'er Sheva F.C..
How tall is Jean-Claude Mukanya?
Jean-Claude Mukanya is 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does Jean-Claude Mukanya play?
Jean-Claude Mukanya played as a defender.
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