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Jean Kalala N'Tumba

DR Congolese footballer (1949-2021)

DR Congo Forward Nationality explained
1949Born
7Int'l goals*
1Clubs

Jean Kalala N'Tumba: profile

Jean Kalala N'Tumba (born 7 January 1949 in Belgian Congo, Belgian Empire) was a DR Congo footballer who played as a forward. He died on 12 January 2021.

N'Tumba started out at Association Sportive Vita Club in 1972.

At international level, N'Tumba represented DR Congo (1972–1974). Our match database lists 7 of his international goals; the first came against Congo on 27 February 1972 (Africa Cup of Nations).

Belgian Congo has produced 15 footballers in our database, including Mwepu Ilunga, Kembo Uba Kembo and Lobilo Boba.

Nationality explained: Why does Jean Kalala N'Tumba play for DR Congo?

Key facts

Senior international debut
1972 (aged about 23)
First international goal
1972 – aged 23 (match)
Club career
1972–1974 (3 seasons)
Shares a birthday with
Antoine Semenyo, Adekanmi Olufadé and João Ricardo (more)

Club career

YearsClubLeagueAppsGoals
1972–1974 Association Sportive Vita Club Linafoot – –

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

YearsTeamLevelCapsGoals
1972–1974 DR Congo Senior ––

International goals (7)

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#DateMatchMinCompetition
127 Feb 1972 Congo 0–2 DR Congo 16 Africa Cup of Nations
227 Feb 1972 Congo 0–2 DR Congo 59 Africa Cup of Nations
32 Mar 1972 Mali 4–3 DR Congo 6 Africa Cup of Nations
420 Jun 1972 DR Congo 4–0 Togo 37 World Cup Qualification
520 Jun 1972 DR Congo 4–0 Togo 73 World Cup Qualification
64 Feb 1973 Cameroon 0–1 DR Congo 2 World Cup Qualification
719 Aug 1973 DR Congo 4–1 Ghana 90 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 Kalala N'Tumba born?

Jean Kalala N'Tumba was born in Belgian Congo, Belgian Empire.

Which national team does Jean Kalala N'Tumba play for?

Jean Kalala N'Tumba played international football for DR Congo.

Which clubs has Jean Kalala N'Tumba played for?

Jean Kalala N'Tumba's recorded clubs are Association Sportive Vita Club.

What position does Jean Kalala N'Tumba play?

Jean Kalala N'Tumba played as a forward.

DR Congo players of the same generation

M Mwepu IlungaDR Congo · b. 1948 B Bwanga TshimenDR Congo · b. 1949 P Pierre Ndaye MulambaDR Congo · b. 1948 Mayanga Maku Mayanga MakuDR Congo · b. 1948 Mavuba Mafuila Mavuba MafuilaDR Congo · b. 1949 K Kakoko EtepéDR Congo · b. 1950 K Kidumu MantantuDR Congo · b. 1946 K Kazadi MwambaDR Congo · b. 1947 K Kembo Uba KemboDR Congo · b. 1947 K Kalambay OtepaDR Congo · b. 1948 Tubilandu Ndimbi Tubilandu NdimbiDR Congo · b. 1948 L Lobilo BobaDR Congo · b. 1950