Jean-Jacques N'Domba
Congolese footballer (1954–2024)
Congo
Midfielder
Jean-Jacques N'Domba: profile
Jean-Jacques N'Domba (born 12 January 1960 in Pointe-Noire, Congo) was a Congolese footballer who played as a midfielder. He died on 15 October 2024.
N'Domba started out at Étoile du Congo in 1973. He played for 6 clubs in 2 countries between 1973 and 1992. His most appearances came at Chamois Niortais F.C. (1988–1991), where he made 77 appearances and scored 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 158 appearances and 23 goals.
At international level, N'Domba represented Congo (1974–1992), earning 35 caps and scoring 8 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Cameroon on 31 October 1976 (World Cup Qualification).
Pointe-Noire has produced 18 footballers in our database, including Delvin N'Dinga, Guy Tchingoma and Hardy Binguila.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1974 (aged about 14)
- First international goal
- 1976 – aged 16 (match)
- Club career
- 1973–1992 (20 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Congo and France
- Club goals per game
- 0.15 (23 in 158)
- Height
- 170 cm — taller than 2% of Congolese internationals on record
- Latest move
- Poitiers FC (1991)
- Shares a birthday with
- Bonaventure Kalou, Ishak Belfodil and Lassina Traoré (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973–1981 | Étoile du Congo |
Congo Premier League | – | – |
| 1982–1984 |  Olympique de Marseille |
Ligue 1 | 24 | 6 |
| 1984–1985 | Le Puy Foot 43 Auvergne |
Championnat National 3 | – | – |
| 1985–1988 | Olympique Lyonnais |
Ligue 1 | 57 | 13 |
| 1988–1991 | Chamois Niortais F.C. |
Championnat National 1 | 77 | 4 |
| 1991–1992 | Poitiers FC |
Championnat National 3 | – | – |
| Total | 158 | 23 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974–1992 | Congo |
Senior | 35 | 8 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 Oct 1976 | Cameroon 1–2 Congo | 52 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 13 Feb 1977 | Ivory Coast 3–2 Congo | 89 | 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
Where was Jean-Jacques N'Domba born?
Jean-Jacques N'Domba was born in Pointe-Noire, Congo.
Which national team does Jean-Jacques N'Domba play for?
Jean-Jacques N'Domba played international football for Congo. He has 35 caps and 8 goals on record.
Which clubs has Jean-Jacques N'Domba played for?
Jean-Jacques N'Domba's recorded clubs are Étoile du Congo, Olympique de Marseille, Le Puy Foot 43 Auvergne, Olympique Lyonnais, Chamois Niortais F.C. and Poitiers FC.
How tall is Jean-Jacques N'Domba?
Jean-Jacques N'Domba is 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What position does Jean-Jacques N'Domba play?
Jean-Jacques N'Domba played as a midfielder.